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Rethinking Freedom in a Changing America

Rethinking Freedom in a Changing America

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...

Successful Change Begins with a Clear Diagnosis

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...

Motivate Change to Get Desired Performance

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...
Goals – Excerpt from the book 10-Minute Success: Goals!

Goals – Excerpt from the book 10-Minute Success: Goals!

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...

We Were Radical—Now We Wear Khakis

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...
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