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...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Competitiveness, Economy and Economics
A Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Rebuilding America’s Competitive Edge Starts at Home Reshoring and onshoring of manufacturing and technology are more than economic buzzwords; they are strategic imperatives. As global...
by Lea Strickland | May 17, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Competitiveness, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Small Business, Visibility
Did you know branding originated as a practical method for farmers to mark livestock with unique symbols (logo) to indicate ownership and prevent theft? Over time, this concept evolved beyond agriculture, as craftsmen began using distinctive marks to signify the...
by Lea Strickland | May 16, 2025 | Business Articles, Change Management, Competitiveness, Credibility, Execution, Leadership, Operations
Background Boeing, a cornerstone of the global aerospace industry, has faced significant challenges in recent years that have tarnished its reputation and strained its operations. From high-profile safety and quality issues with its commercial aircraft to substantial...
by Lea Strickland | May 6, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Capability, Change Management, Competitiveness, Economy and Economics, Entrepreneur, Marketing, Sales and Business Development, Small Business, Small Business, Viability
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...
by Lea Strickland | May 19, 2020 | Business Management, Competitiveness, Strategy, Viability, Visibility
The Nature of Coyotes If asked, you would probably express a negative view of coyotes. However, coyotes have many admirable characteristics. Most notably, the coyote can adapt to thrive in most environments and habitats. We can learn a lot from the coyote and apply...
