by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Competitiveness, Strategy
Insights from Checkers, Chinese Checkers, Chess, and 3D Chess As a leader, navigating the competitive landscape of business is akin to playing a strategic board game. Games like checkers, Chinese Checkers, chess, and 3D chess offer powerful metaphors for the...
by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Leadership
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island is a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, and the quest for hidden riches. Set on the high seas and a mysterious island, the story of Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, and the hunt for Captain Flint’s treasure offers more than...
by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Leadership
In Star Trek: The Next Generation’s episode “Thine Own Self” (Season 7, Episode 16), Counselor Deanna Troi undergoes a grueling test to earn a promotion to Commander. The episode offers a compelling look at leadership under pressure, as Troi faces a series of...
by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Leadership
Bold Persistence Meets Pragmatic Partnership in the Face of Endless Disappointment I’ve watched The History Channel’s long-running series The Curse of Oak Island (Oak Island) from the beginning. I love seeing the technology in use and the potential to overturn the...
by Lea Strickland | May 8, 2026 | Capability, Leadership
Companies that behave like lemmings—blindly following industry leaders and trends without critical evaluation—risk poor performance, missed opportunities, and even closure. Identifying when your company is engaging in this behavior is crucial to avoid following the...
