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August 9, 2022
Twin Spirits – A country example   

By Chuck Kerrigan As a twin, I should know about twins.  Twin spirits can be looked at as single soul that is split, helping each one to strengthen each other, although in two different bodies.  Entrepreneurial examples of this are the concepts of creativity and innovation – twin spirits!  Creativity and innovation go hand in hand, they are […]

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July 14, 2022
The 7 Rs of Leadership and Life 

By Angelo J. Valletta An organization is more than a producer of goods or services; it is part of fabric of the communities in which it serves. Over my nearly four decades in leadership roles in the financial, nonprofit, and public sectors, I have learned a lot about inspiring and motivating every organization’s greatest asset, […]

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May 11, 2022
We Are Having the Wrong WFH Conversation

By John Brady Glenbrook North High School might not be a household name outside of the Chicagoland suburbs, but if you’re a movie fan of a certain age, you’ll recall the image of Judd Nelson crossing its athletic fields, fist in the air at the conclusion of “The Breakfast Club” (1985). One of several themes […]

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April 11, 2022
Marketers own only 50% of their Brand Story. 

By Gerry Lantz Marketers, if they are good, compose a tightly positioned Brand Story around their products and services—and tell it at every interaction with potential customers. Smart brands tell their story across the spectrum of digital and traditional media. That’s the 50% you own as a marketer. The customer experiences your brand as a product […]

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March 11, 2022
Complete Brand Story: A Rock in a Snowball

By Gerry Lantz I know we’re all glad that spring may actually be here and it’s a little odd to talk about snowballs right now. However, “a rock in a snowball” is a phrase shared with me in a late night conversation with Bill Hamilton, Creative Director at Ogilvy New York while I worked there. […]

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February 11, 2022
Your Business Needs a Well-Visit

By Peter Mares “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies to personal health as well as to the health of a business. Just as a doctor takes your vitals to assess your overall state of health and to recommend corrective changes in diet and levels of physical activity, an owner should […]

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January 11, 2022
Aspire to a Five-Hour Workday? A Four-Day Workweek?

By Glenna Crooks As we contemplate returning to on-site office work, this may be a good time to recall the pre-pandemic experience of a New Zealand company that tested a 20%-shorter workweek. The result? It made employees happier and more focused while producing the same amount of work. To accomplish that, employees brainstormed ideas to […]

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December 11, 2021
Simpler Strategies Can Save a Company. A Lesson from Best Buy vs Amazon.

By Gerry Lantz Best Buy overcame the onslaught of the e-retail giant Amazon by executing a simple strategy that everyone could understand and act on. There are lessons in that strategy, how it was developed, and then executed that can apply to companies in every sphere. If your strategy isn’t a simple story, then it’s […]

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November 11, 2021
Beating the Odds: The Keys to Successful Acquisition Integration

By Frank Tait Mergers and acquisitions have contributed significantly to business growth for many years, having gained popularity in the 1980s.  For growth-minded companies, acquisitions can be a quick way to gain market share.  As appealing as this may be, the reality is that the majority of acquisitions fail to achieve their integration goals.  Recently, […]

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October 30, 2021
The Increased Need for Advisory Boards

By Diane Adams The use of social media and a digital strategy has never been more critical to businesses than it is today during this Covid crisis. Having a digital strategy ensures that we can continue to communicate with our customers, our employees, our suppliers and our stakeholders. While digital strategies may have been a […]

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October 11, 2021
Bring Balance Back

By Nancy Singer Many of the executives I coach have told me they often find themselves so engrossed and overwhelmed with work that too little time is left for engaging with family and community, not to mention having “me” time.  This has been especially true over this past pandemic year where boundaries between our work […]

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September 11, 2021
What’s the Value of Good Advice?

By Candida Seasock No leader can build a great business alone…and regardless of company size or industry, getting high quality advice can significantly improve a company’s chances for success.  There are a number of ways to obtain advice, from informal networking all the way to boards of directors. For many business owners, the decision to […]

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Insights & Resources

March 9, 2025

SaaS Platforms and the Integration of Embedded AI: Best Practices for Success

By Bill Morgan and Hsing-Hsing Li In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, selecting the right SaaS platform is a critical
January 15, 2025

The Art of Networking: From Connections to Board Seats

By Bill Jones The old adage is true – who you know can be as important as what you know.
May 16, 2024

Startups Need to Begin with Their Exit

By Chuck Kerrigan While mentioning a business exit within the same context as a startup may seem incongruous, the two
March 17, 2024

The Art of Asking Questions: A Key Competency for Board and Advisory Directors

By Bill Jones “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.” — Albert
January 15, 2024

Navigating 2024: The Power of an Advisory Board in Business Evolution

By Candida Toccia Seasock Advisory boards offer valuable support to growth companies through expertise, strategic guidance, industry connections, and mentorship.
December 11, 2023

Advisory Board Snapshot

By Candida Toccia Seasock Advisory boards offer valuable support to growth companies through expertise, strategic guidance, industry connections, and mentorship.

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