by Lea Strickland | Apr 15, 2025 | Business Articles, Capability, Execution, Leadership, Operations
In today’s fast-paced business world, effective leadership is a key factor that separates thriving organizations from those that struggle. However, when leaders become overly focused on their own perceived uniqueness, they risk overlooking their employees’...
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...
by Lea Strickland | Jun 6, 2016 | Balance Magazine
GRAB – Gratitude, Resolve, Attitude, Belief For many of us, December is a month of hectic schedules and holiday gatherings, loosening the reins, indulging in the goodies, and skipping the healthier parts of our routines. It is also the time when we make promises...
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 | Feb 3, 2014 | Focus on Business Radio Show
[su_audio url=”http://www.ibiblio.org/wcom/podcast/mp3s/FocusOnBusiness/FOB01142014014.mp3″] Host Lea Strickland talks with Guests Ann Close and Molly Leavitt about their real world stories of starting and growing a small business. Ann Close is the...
