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 | 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 | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Small Business, Start-up, Women In Business
Women are often overlooked or underappreciated when it comes to participating in investment forums, serving on boards, and leading companies. Women pursuing investment capital and GETTING investment capital are disadvantaged because many forums aren’t “friendly” to...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Small Business, Start-up, Women In Business
The other day, one of my international clients commented that the weather in his city (and country) was like a woman. Then, he stopped with a dramatic pause (perhaps realizing we had just met and his comment might not be appreciated in the spirit meant), and I began...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Ownership, Leadership, Small Business, Start-up, Women In Business
When a business has two or more owners taking an active role in running the business (acting as employees), it is necessary to distinguish between decisions made as owners and those made when in the employee role. Significant conflicts can arise and contribute to...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Small Business, Start-up, Women In Business
As women business owners, managers, executives, or community leaders, it is important that we provide support to each other and serve as positive role models for current and future generations of women. That does not equate, however, to exclusionary practices or...
