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 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 | 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,...
