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,...
by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Competitiveness, Strategy
Insights from Checkers, Chinese Checkers, Chess, and 3D Chess As a leader, navigating the competitive landscape of business is akin to playing a strategic board game. Games like checkers, Chinese Checkers, chess, and 3D chess offer powerful metaphors for the...
