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Leading today into the unknown future
The one and only accurate prediction about the future is that it will happen. Exactly how it will happen is the unknown. You can create the most... Read More
Why leaders drive them crazy
Last week I did a No-Compromise Leadership talk for the Princeton Merchant's Association. In attendance were bankers, restaurant owners,... Read More
A Case for Leadership Humility
I have always regarded any leadership role as an honor and a testament to the trust others have in an individual to take them to a place of... Read More
Why I write the way I do and why it is important
My demeanor has always leaned toward the more serious end of the spectrum. Ever since I was a kid, I've been intrigued by business, leadership... Read More
Is it Time for Your Salon/Spa to Hit the Reset Button?
Achieving success is never a straight line. Mixed in with all the wins, leaps and bounds are setbacks, distractions and disappointments - perhaps even... Read More
Finding your leadership voice
There are a multitude of personality and leadership style assessments you can consult to provide insights into how you process information and react... Read More
Your version of success
There are many interpretations and opinions of the meaning of success. It's such a simple little word - success - yet it can represent the... Read More
True business success ... or just an illusion
I've worked with businesses that, by all outward appearances, were enjoying great success. They possess good brand identities, impressive... Read More
Implementing Change for Long-Term Employees Within Your Salon & Spa
Just as every leader understands the cost of employee turnover, they understand the challenges of keeping long-term employees engaged, positive and... Read More
Be prepared to be uncomfortable
I receive Chris Carmichael's "Weekend Reading" cycling coaching email. (Chris Carmichael is a retired professional cyclist, cycling... Read More
Ten No-Compromise Resolutions for 2014
Here we are at the end of 2013. The New Year is a time for reflection on what was and looking forward to what will be. For Strategies, 2013 was an... Read More