by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Economy and Economics, Perspectives
Freedom: The Heart of American Identity Freedom is the bedrock of who we are as Americans. It shapes our politics, culture, and world views. Rooted in our founding documents (The US Constitution, Bill of Rights, etc.) and revolutionary spirit, freedom traditionally...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 3, 2018 | Change Management, Organizational Change
Too many businesses launch new initiatives to improve their business results without taking the time to create a clear diagnosis for the root issue. To get the best results, you have to make changes where it will have an impact. You have to spend time and money on the...
by Lea Strickland | Aug 31, 2016 | Business Articles, Business Management, Change Management, Execution, Human Resources, Operations, Resources
How to Motivate Change One of the most basic things we need to understand about change is that it is personal. People must choose to change. People can be influenced to change by external sources (e.g., other people, events); however, for true change to occur and be...
by Lea Strickland | Nov 18, 2015 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Change Management, Small Business, Strategy
A goal properly set is halfway reached. Zig Ziglar A good goal is like a strenuous exercise—it makes you stretch. Mary Kay Ash As you set your goals, it’s essential to keep them SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Of these elements, I...
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Perspectives
How different we all like to think we are! How radical and revolutionary we are in our thinking! We’re different to be different, edgy, against the establishment. There are no rules, no judgment. Accept anything and everything. A few weeks ago, as I sat waiting to...
