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Making Smart Software Decisions for Your Mid-Sized Business

January 13, 2022

By Danielle Porter It’s not uncommon to rely on outdated technologies and manual processes as an emerging business. But when your growing company crosses into the mid-sized market, sloppy processes take…

The Struggle Is Part of the Journey 2.0

December 14, 2021

The struggle is part of the journey. I’ve always been a fan of the John Adams quote, “People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity.” Collectively and individually, we…

Eight Things You Can Do as a Leader to Make an Impact Right Now

November 29, 2021

Time is short and markets are uncertain. As a leader the time to act is now. Of course, you need to be thinking about the long-term and how your industry is changing. …

The Importance of Taking Time Off

September 24, 2021

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown to appreciate more benefits of time off. Sure, when I was younger, I liked going on vacation, but it was really just a chance to blow…

How Quickly and Randomly Life Can Change

September 2, 2021

There is a randomness to life that is sometimes hard to reconcile. Yesterday we had a very bad flood here in Frederick MD. The park that abuts my house was covered…

Sometimes There Are No Easy Answers

August 16, 2021

Sometimes there are no easy answers. In life we’re all looking for the silver bullet. The one thing that will make everything else easier or solvable. However, life is more complicated than…

How to Navigate Business Collaborations

July 9, 2021

We often hear talk about mergers and acquisitions in the current economic environment. Very little energy is spent talking about strategic alliances and collaborations. The truth is that there’s a wide continuum…

Happy Independence Day 2021!

July 4, 2021

I’ve been thinking about the July 4th Independence Day holiday for weeks before today. We are not quite back to normal after COVID but getting there. I am also glad we…

Leverage Your Moments of Inspiration

June 16, 2021

Neither business nor life is just an intellectual exercise. All human beings have emotions that drive our actions. When we feel strong emotions, it tends to straight trigger strong reactions. Negative emotions…

Memorial Day – What It Truly Means

May 28, 2021

As you raise your glass this weekend, please take a moment to reflect on what Monday truly means. There are currently several hundred thousand hundred troops stationed directly in harms way…

Conversation Avoidance Is A Professional Defect

April 19, 2021

I am regularly surprised by the lack of conversational courage in professional circles these days. Not every conversation ends up with a great outcome. Sometimes you have to deliver disappointing information. You…

10 Tips To Help You Become A CEO

March 24, 2021

Making the leap from entrepreneur to CEO isn’t always an easy journey. I’ve seen many people struggle with this transition. Leadership is not something you are born with; it is something you…

St. Patrick, My Mom, the Pandemic and You

March 17, 2021

Today is Saint Patrick’s Day. Every year this day makes me think about my mom. She loved to celebrate every holiday but especially this one. One of the things I most…

Feedback Is a Gift, Even When It Is Hard To Hear

March 11, 2021

I live and operate in a professional world where feedback is a part of life. I am fortunate to surround myself with people who pay for the privilege to hear what…

What Is Leadership Responsibility?

January 15, 2021

We need leaders to reclaim the positive leadership narrative and model responsible behavior. We need leaders in charge who genuinely care about other people and want to make the world a…

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2021

Happy New Year Everyone! As we close the book on 2020 and begin to write a new story for 2021, I wanted to share a song and artist that has been very…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2020!

December 22, 2020

wanted to share a Christmas Blessing from the late John O’Donohue this year. His writing continues to inspire and motivate me to become a better version of myself. He makes sense…

Happy Thanksgiving 2020!

November 25, 2020

In doing my research for this year’s Thanksgiving email, I can across the over a 100-year-old poem, The House By The Side of The Road by Sam Walter Foss (below). I instantly…

Leader versus Anti-Leader

November 1, 2020

We are certainly in trying times. It feels like a period where our country is crying out for leadership. And, sadly, leadership seems to have taken a vacation. …

We’ve “Lost The Plot” (As A Country)

October 16, 2020

I think we all can agree there’s been a dearth of leadership lately. It feels like our country is coming apart at the seams. …

Business Advice for Navigating the Current Environment (from a Seasoned Executive Coach)

September 23, 2020

I have the good fortune of working with over 50 businesses on a regular basis. I get to see the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to leadership…

The Five Benefits of Constructive Dissent

August 16, 2020

In my twenty plus years of advising leaders, I have noticed the following five benefits of encouraging dissent in your leadership discussions:…

Please Do the Work; Don’t Just Have Strong Opinions

August 8, 2020

Just because you feel strongly about something doesn’t make it so. Commenting on topics you know very little about is potentially dangerous. …

Start The Week Off On A Good Note

August 3, 2020

Many years ago, I did go through a period of time where my work wasn’t necessarily inspiring. However, I always believed it would eventually get better. Rule number one: if you don’t…

Things Can Unravel Quickly

July 24, 2020

History has proven that societies that bond together during difficult times through shared common goals and a higher worthy purpose always emerge stronger as a result. Let’s make history…

Focus Your Time Well and Fulfill Your Commitments

July 17, 2020

High impact leaders focus on doing the right things well and consistently live up to their commitments especially when it is hard. You don’t ever have to worry about their personal…

Loss and Saying Goodbye (to Thumper)

July 6, 2020

It is never easy to lose someone or a pet that you love. It’s a sad aspect of life that when we become close with another living being, that at some point,…

11 Things Every CEO Should Be Doing Right Now

June 30, 2020

If you are a CEO, the time to lead is now! It is a fact of life that the only constant in the world is change. You cannot resist the future you…

Judgment Without Context Often Hinders Progress

June 25, 2020

Context matters. I appreciate that there is a lot of anger and resentment in the world today. In some regards, it feels like these are unusually scary times especially for the more…

The Danger of “Divide and Conquer” Leaders

June 19, 2020

Weak and flawed leaders try to divide and conquer their followers. Recent events in our country have indicated the importance of unifying leadership. It is far too easy for society to come…

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