In today’s fast-paced and complex environment, organizations face constant challenges that require strong leadership. Growth-stage businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders must navigate uncertainty, manage diverse teams, and drive sustainable growth. One of the most effective ways to prepare for these demands is through leadership development training. This training equips leaders with the skills, mindset, and tools necessary to lead with clarity and confidence. Leadersh

Thinking about buying another business to grow? Acquisitions can accelerate growth, but they’re not a shortcut. In fact, 70–90% fail to deliver their intended value—usually because the business wasn’t ready. In this post, I share how to know if you’re truly acquisition-ready, why small, strategic acquisitions outperform big “Hail Mary” deals, and the simple playbook every owner should build before they buy. If you’re considering growth through acquisition, read this first.

Growth only matters when you know what you're growing against. Benchmarking helps you move from isolated improvement to industry-leading performance. Don't just grow, outgrow your peers.

Most business owners have a culture—even if they never designed one. But as your company grows, what once worked by instinct can become a liability. In this article, I cut through the noise and explore when company culture really matters, how it forms (with or without your permission), and what practical steps leaders can take to shape it into a strategic advantage.

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