by Lea Strickland | Oct 2, 2025 | Budgets and Financial Tools, Opportunity, Results
Strategies to Analyze, Plan, and Thrive into 2026 As the final quarter of 2025 begins, businesses face a critical inflection point: the opportunity to solidify year-end results while laying the groundwork for long-term success in 2026. The closing months of any year...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 9, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Management, Business Ownership, Results, Uncategorized
We often hear the term “metrics” tossed around in the business world, but what does it mean for your business? More importantly, why should you care about it? The simple truth is that metrics are more than just numbers. They are the compass points that...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 22, 2025 | Business Articles, Execution, Leadership, Results
Setting and pursuing goals can be intimidating. We’ve all heard about SMART goals, but we still set goals and often fail to reach them. In my book 10-Minute Success: Goals!, I shared tips on breaking goals into manageable 10-minute sessions to help you find the...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 27, 2025 | Business Articles, Capability, Results, Viability
Introduction Pinpointing the exact reasons for poor performance can be challenging without specific details about the outcomes your organization is pursuing. The starting point is clearly defining the issue and assessing your company’s performance. Is it...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Results, Viability
A Client’s Breakthrough Last spring, I met with a CEO whose biotech firm was thriving, posting record profits. Yet, their customers and employees wanted more, more investment in community health and more action on pressing issues. The CEO feared that diverting funds...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 13, 2025 | Business Articles, Execution, Results, Viability
I’ve been writing and advising on balancing short-term and long-term business priorities for years. The issue has become even more critical as executives face intense pressure to deliver short-term results while ensuring long-term growth. Too often, decision-making...
