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Leading Through Disruption: A Performance-First Approach to Change
Companies that prioritize adaptability respond faster to market disruptions, produce more innovative solutions, and maintain higher employee engagement during periods of change. Let’s explore how you can deliberately develop adaptability as your competitive advantage.
A conversation: Beyond Engagement Surveys
The Engagement Quotient (EQ) presents a paradigm shift in how we measure and understand employee engagement. By connecting engagement to business outcomes, utilizing existing performance data, and providing continuous and objective insights, the EQ empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions that drive meaningful improvements.
Beyond Engagement Surveys: Measuring Real Impact with the Engagement Quotient
After over 20 years of navigating the dynamic landscape of the tech industry and witnessing the evolution of employee engagement, I began to realize that conventional engagement surveys weren't telling the whole story.
Digital Co-workers: Preparing to Manage your AI Agents
As AI agents emerge as potential digital colleagues, businesses face a transformative shift in how they operate and manage their workforce. Discover how to build the foundation for successful AI agent integration while preserving your company's values and human potential.
A conversation: The Rise of the Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Is your business plateauing just when you're ready to take it to the next level? You're not alone. Many CEOs find themselves at a crossroads, eager to scale their businesses but facing a myriad of challenges: rapid growth that has hit a plateau, a tight talent market, an aging workforce, and the looming need to make critical decisions about capital investments and adapting to new technologies.
The Rise of the Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO): How to Leverage This Powerful Trend
Is your business plateauing just when you're ready to take it to the next level? Many CEOs find themselves at a crossroads, eager to scale but facing challenges: a tight talent market, an aging workforce, and the looming need to make critical decisions about capital investments and adapting to new technologies. A fractional COO can help.
After the Storm: Leadership Reflections from a Mountain Hurricane - Part 2
There's a powerful shift that happens when you can first think beyond the next hour in a crisis. Six days after Hurricane Helene, standing on a friend's deck in Asheville, for the first time, I felt a confidence emerge that whispered everything is OK.
How Beer and Big Ideas Are Reshaping Leadership in Asheville
In Asheville’s vibrant leadership landscape, something special happens when minds gather monthly at Mojo Coworking. We call it Leadership on Tap – a space where leaders come together to ignite meaningful and unexpected conversations.
After the Storm: Leadership Reflections from a Mountain Hurricane - Part 1
Standing on the bridge Friday afternoon on Sept. 27, 2024, I witnessed something I'll never forget.
Navigating the AI Maze: A Leader's Guide to Discernment
The world is buzzing about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Every day brings a new wave of headlines proclaiming groundbreaking advancements, potential disruptions, and even dire warnings. It's enough to make anyone's head spin, especially business leaders who are trying to make strategic decisions in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Mastering GenAI Communication: An Unexpected Edge to Better Human Interaction
In the race to leverage AI for business advantage, we may overlook a surprising side effect: mastering communication with AI sharpens your human interactions too.
Unlocking Your Business's Future: A Guide to Succession Planning
Are you secretly dreaming about your business's future? Maybe you envision a day when you can step back, travel the world, or finally tackle that passion project you've been putting off.
Beyond the Hype: AI's Real-World Impact on Talent and the Future of Work
AI has the potential to alleviate labor shortages and streamline operations, but it also carries the risk of widespread economic disruption. Businesses that fail to adapt could face a challenging future.
AI Terms Every Business Leader Should Know
AI is poised to reshape industries. But with terms like 'Generative AI' and 'Machine Learning' flying around, it can be overwhelming. This article cuts through the noise, offering practical definitions and real-world examples.
Beyond the Hype: A Practical Look at AI Adoption in the Real World
The key is not just to adopt AI but to adopt it strategically and thoughtfully, aligning it with your business goals and fostering a culture that embraces innovation and change.
Passion for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: A Story of Legacy and Liberation
Our mission is to support businesses throughout their entire lifecycle, from market validation and scaling to pivoting and preparing for a successful exit.