by Lea Strickland | Jun 4, 2015 | Be My Guest, Focus on Business Radio Show
Be My Guest on Focus on Business - Application If you are interested in being a guest on the Focus on Business radio program, please complete this form. Proposed Topic* Please provide a concise topic title. Think of this as the headline attention catcher.Short...
by Lea Strickland | Aug 28, 2026 | Leadership
Many companies today fall into the trap of blindly following trends—a phenomenon often called “lemming-like” behavior. Rather than critically evaluating alternatives, these organizations choose to imitate industry leaders’ strategies, hoping for...
by Lea Strickland | Aug 28, 2026 | Perspectives
For many TBI survivors, cognitive functions, including memory, concentration, organization, and communication, are affected. AI provides options and tools to address the resulting challenges. In addition to TBI, other conditions like chronic migraines can also...
by Lea Strickland | Aug 28, 2026 | Credibility, Leadership, Marketing, Sales and Business Development
In today’s business landscape, the leaders who win aren’t necessarily the loudest, the most specialized, or the ones chasing every new technology. Instead, successful leaders are the ones who integrate self-mastery with modern differentiation strategies....
by Lea Strickland | Aug 27, 2026 | Cash Management, Funding, Government Contracting, Government Funding Compliance
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed how businesses handle research and experimental (R&E) expenses. As a result, in the 2022 to 2024 tax years, many small and mid-sized innovative companies felt the cash-flow pinch of mandatory capitalization under Section 174. The...
by Lea Strickland | Aug 25, 2026 | Leadership, Small Business, Women In Business
Dolly Parton, the iconic singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has built a legacy that transcends music. Her journey from a small-town Tennessee girl to a global superstar offers profound lessons in leadership and business. Here are key takeaways from...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 13, 2026 | Leadership
We are all familiar with high-pressure business environments. These times of elevated stress seem to be the rule, rather than the exception, these days. It’s important to recognize that the higher the stress, the greater the need to breathe and adopt the most...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 13, 2026 | Change Management
Why You May Need to Treat California (and Other States) Differently The U.S. regulatory landscape continues to evolve at the federal, state, and local levels, creating growing complexity for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions. Every state in which a...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 13, 2026 | Leadership
You may have read the book or seen the movie of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. It is a sweeping tale of redemption, justice, and human struggle set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. It is about transformation. Its rich characters, Jean Valjean, Fantine, and...
by Lea Strickland | May 16, 2026 | Government Funding Compliance, Leadership, Legal
It’s no joke. Increasingly, companies are getting that figurative (and sometimes literal) knock on the door, only to find government agents or auditors. If you’ve been reading my articles and books over the years, you know I work with many organizations (for-profit,...
by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Human Resources
Growing up, I loved to listen to the radio. One of my favorite shows was American broadcaster Paul Harvey. His commentary and stories also provided important lessons about life. Back then, reputations and referrals carried more weight than they do today. Today,...
