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,...
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...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Leadership
Your board of directors is more than a formality. It’s a strategic powerhouse. A strong board drives growth, ensures accountability, and safeguards your business’s future. However, weak governance can derail even the best plans. As a business owner or CEO, you need a...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Leadership, Non-Profit, Perspectives, Small Business, Start-up, Strategy
One of the most critical roles the board of directors plays is the fiduciary role of ensuring that the actions taken by the organization (through its management and the board itself) are in the best interest of the organization and its stakeholders in the long run....
by Lea Strickland | Jul 29, 2014 | Business Articles, Leadership
Have you ever reviewed a list of board members for a non-profit organization? When you looked at the list and with an understanding of the organization’s mission, purpose and composition (e.g., member association, charity, foundation), did you think “Wow what a...
