Emotions are an essential aspect of everything we do. They are what make us human. They are what enable us to temper our behaviors, to have both empathy and sympathy. They can also be what causes us to cling to a single person in our company at the expense of the viability of our business. That may seem an extreme statement, but if you have ever witnessed the effects of an emotional entrepreneur who is so loyal to an original founding employee, co-founder, or friend in the business to the point of sacrificing the relationships, morale, and effectiveness of the rest of the organization, you wouldn’t think so.

Balancing short-term performance with long-term growth requires aligned incentives, strategic foresight, and stakeholder engagement. Executives can drive sustainable success in a competitive landscape by fostering a culture that values both immediate results and future potential.

Acme Contract Manufacturing (a pseudonym to protect the company’s identity), a division of a publicly traded industrial conglomerate, is grappling with a severe operational and financial crisis. The company’s mismanagement of inventory, coupled with incompetent leadership and fraudulent financial reporting, has led to a situation where excess and obsolete inventory far exceeds the components needed to produce current products.

CEOs must navigate uncertainty with resilience and adaptability in this era of rapid change, marked by economic volatility, technological disruption, and global crises. Effective crisis management distinguishes exceptional leaders and ensures organizational stability...

The Key to Turning Opportunities into Profits Every business has an inherent opportunity to grow. No matter the industry or the stage of development, the potential for expansion and increased profitability exists. However, your challenge lies in identifying the right...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is updating data-sharing rules (public access) to its funded research. Researchers must quickly share everything from datasets to protocols in public repositories. This bold step, tied to the NIH's $47 billion budget, aims to...

Trump's tariffs and economic strategy have refashioned the global trade landscape. These tariffs have sent ripples (and, for some, tsunami-like waves) through markets, creating challenges and opportunities. For U.S. businesses, small and large, these tariffs level the...

Introduction The concept of "teamship" emphasizes collective collaboration, mutual accountability, and shared purpose within a team. Unlike traditional hierarchical models, teamship fosters a culture where every member contributes to decision-making and goal...

Leadership that reshapes the world demands courage, decisiveness, and an unrelenting commitment to action. This article distills key lessons from that era, focusing on strategies that any leader can apply to inspire, disrupt, and achieve transformative results.

The US manufacturing renaissance offers big opportunities for SMEs. Develop your plan, specialize in niches, use smart tech, stay agile, tap the government for help, build relationships, get funding, act fast, research manufacturers, boost capabilities, network now, connect with MEP centers, update your website, and attend industry events. SMEs with bold moves will win.

US tariffs, global supply chain risks, and other factors are driving onshoring and reshoring of manufacturing. Manufacturers seeking suppliers are looking for financially stable, capable, local SME manufacturers.

Effective customer acquisition is the lifeblood of a new business, especially in its early stages. When customers organically discover and buy your products or services, it proves your business is viable. Early wins can mislead you. The real challenge isn’t attracting...

Trump's tariffs and economic strategy have refashioned the global trade landscape. These tariffs have sent ripples (and, for some, tsunami-like waves) through markets, creating challenges and opportunities. For U.S. businesses, small and large, these tariffs level the...

The first year of business is exhilarating and overwhelming at the same time. You're excited about the potential and eager to prove your idea's worth. You may also be simultaneously anxious to be your boss and scared of leading the organization; your money is on the...

A great marketing campaign without operational capability is a recipe for failure. Sales don’t equal success. Delivery does. Build your capability, priorities, processes, and people first. Then unleash your sales machine. Your customers and your bottom line will thank you.

Boeing, a cornerstone of the global aerospace industry, has faced significant challenges in recent years that have tarnished its reputation and strained its operations. The path forward demands a return to engineering excellence, strategic contract management, and transparent communication to restore confidence among customers, regulators, and the public.

Effective customer acquisition is the lifeblood of a new business, especially in its early stages. When customers organically discover and buy your products or services, it proves your business is viable. Early wins can mislead you. The real challenge isn’t attracting...

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The successful organization – one that is both productive currently and viable long term – has integrated the vision, strategy, and structure of the organization to enable financial success. The ability of an organization to achieve every iota of success it is capable of delivering depends first upon the organization’s clarity of vision, second on its to select the appropriate strategy (or strategies) to accomplish the vision, and ultimately on the structure the organization puts in place to deliver the “goods” to the customer.