by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Leadership
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island is a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, and the quest for hidden riches. Set on the high seas and a mysterious island, the story of Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, and the hunt for Captain Flint’s treasure offers more than...
by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Leadership
In Star Trek: The Next Generation’s episode “Thine Own Self” (Season 7, Episode 16), Counselor Deanna Troi undergoes a grueling test to earn a promotion to Commander. The episode offers a compelling look at leadership under pressure, as Troi faces a series of...
by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Leadership
Bold Persistence Meets Pragmatic Partnership in the Face of Endless Disappointment I’ve watched The History Channel’s long-running series The Curse of Oak Island (Oak Island) from the beginning. I love seeing the technology in use and the potential to overturn the...
by Lea Strickland | May 10, 2026 | Leadership, Women In Business
The Vital Role of the Queen Bee For decades, the queen bee has been misunderstood and misrepresented. In part, misperceptions about behaviors (such as a lack of support for other women) have been cited as reasons for organizations to curtail queen-bee behavior. A...
by Lea Strickland | May 8, 2026 | Capability, Leadership
Companies that behave like lemmings—blindly following industry leaders and trends without critical evaluation—risk poor performance, missed opportunities, and even closure. Identifying when your company is engaging in this behavior is crucial to avoid following the...
by Lea Strickland | May 8, 2026 | Leadership, Legal
Everyday Tax and Labor Compliance Every day transactions are where compliance begins. Every business has compliance requirements beginning with tax and labor laws. When a company faces an IRS audit revealing systemic issues—such as misclassifying employees as...
