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 | 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...
