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Misplaced Priorities – Pursuing the “Get Out of Work Strategy”

Misplaced Priorities – Pursuing the “Get Out of Work Strategy”

by Lea Strickland | Nov 1, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Management

In business, a growing trend appears to be progress on the surface, but underneath, it’s nothing more than a “get out of work” strategy. It’s the pursuit of hacks, shortcuts, and busywork disguised as business development. And while it may feel...
Build Effective Business Habits: The Science of Routine and Productivity

Build Effective Business Habits: The Science of Routine and Productivity

by Lea Strickland | Jun 20, 2025 | Business Articles, Business Management

Habits drive efficiency and success needed in today’s hectic business environments. These automatic behaviors, performed with minimal conscious effort, can significantly enhance workplace productivity. This article explores how habits form, their distinction...
S.T.R.I.V.E. for Success, Take Action to Achieve

S.T.R.I.V.E. for Success, Take Action to Achieve

by Lea Strickland | Jan 12, 2020 | C.O.R.E. Business System

Success Is Action Success is a verb, an action, not a noun. It is a journey, not a destination. Measuring success in terms of forward momentum or progress makes sense. You strive for success. You take action, make decisions, and actively involve others. Truly...

Haste Makes Waste: Do It Right the First Time

by Lea Strickland | Sep 21, 2016 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Execution, Resources, Results

Haste makes waste is a common saying. Another common saying is time is money. Time, like money, is always in short supply in organizations. Every moment is precious, so the question is: “If you don’t have time to spare, how do you have time to fix a problem when you...
Check Your Priorities: Real World Lessons Learned

Check Your Priorities: Real World Lessons Learned

by Lea Strickland | Aug 17, 2016 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Business Management, Execution, Leadership, Operations, Results, Small Business

Many years ago (I won’t say how many), I had a new boss (we’ll call him “Kevin”). He was my supervisor’s boss. Kevin had spent most of his career in communication roles (he created presentations and documents to give to the board.) When Kevin came from a part of the...
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