Photo courtesy of Editor B(CC Attribution) What is strategic planning?  It is the process of defining a business strategy.  What is strategy?  Michael Porter defines strategy as “The creation of a unique and valuable position, involving a different set of activities from competitors.”   Strategy is useless if not well executed.  All too often, strategic […]

Bridging the gap between Strategy and Results requires examination of the health and alignment of your top leadership team. On your executive team, you will have a range of experiences, backgrounds, skills, habits, attitudes, beliefs, personalities and problem solving capabilities. There is power in understanding and leveraging these differences to help bridge the large gap between […]

Use your Core to boost performance. Strengthen your core.  This is something you hear every day at the gym.  The personal trainer probably says this on a hourly basis.  Core strength is a must for both the athlete and the weekend warrior. However, the gym is not the only place this phrase should be applied.  […]

Does your executive team transfer DNA? NOT in a physical way, but in a mental way? We are not talking about shaking hands and doing the obligatory, “how are you today?” question and answer. I want to know if your executive and middle managers meet for a day of learning, resolving big issues and exchanging […]