With the onset of fall here in the Northern hemisphere, signs of nature preparing are everywhere. Take the squirrel, for example. In anticipation of inclement weather and unpredictable food sources, the squirrel buries its nuts in countless spots in and around its territory. It takes care to revisit each of these spots continuously throughout the […]

“Innovation” has become such a common word in the business lexicon that it is as if we have forgotten the true meaning of what it means to introduce something new to the market. Yet, as leaders, we face heightened challenges every day with plentiful opportunities to a breakthrough in our industries. Perhaps, it’s simply about […]

It’s fair to say that all success-oriented companies want to meet the moment. Mission statements are written to inspire, actions are intended to be substantive, and solutions are designed to be visionary. Collectively, we are craving real heart- and mind-fulfilling change. However, we’ve reached a point where more action is needed to evolve ideas and […]

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”  – Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist If you peruse the recorded history of the world, you will notice that the best things are constantly evolving. The most prolific leaders, creatives, athletes, you name it, are all works in progress. Each day the advancements […]

How the top social and business trend for 2020 became more relevant than we could have ever anticipated. In November 2019, the Amsterdam-based consumer trend firm Trend Watching published their prediction for transformative movements that would capture the marketplace in 2020. Trend Watching named the top trend, “Green pressure” — a term created to explain […]

Social innovation accelerates necessary progress by aligning a mission with an entrepreneurial spirit and disruption-centric ideation. “We need social entrepreneurs to help us find new avenues toward social improvement as we enter the next century,” wrote J. Gregory Dees in his 2001 article, The Meaning of “Social Entrepreneurship.” In his forward-looking writings and teachings, Dees […]

Climate change and the effects of globalization are accelerating the threat of known and unknown viruses.  The existential crisis of 2020 has turned on a lightbulb of awareness that there is much, much more coming down the pipeline if significant changes are not made. Elise Amel, a psychologist at the University of St. Thomas describes […]

Creating a conscious, connected life in 2020 has become essential as wellness and vitality take on new significance and meaning. “The Great Pause” has shown us that activities like running and meditation have the power to keep us feeling good. Exercise, contemplative practices (like meditation and yoga), and plant-based eating work together in a symbiotic […]

Legendary University of California basketball coach John Wooden once said, “Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.”  Whether you find yourself in the midst of a long haul, on the verge of breaking through to a new phase, or at a fork in the road, surrounding yourself with […]

For the past 70 odd years, retirement plans have consisted of a mix of 401(k) and IRAs, and perhaps some financial investments. However, as people are living longer and retiring later, there are more active earth-side years to be accounted for. Quality of life has become its own wealth component — the ability to move […]

How can talent and internal mobility create a more agile workforce?  Many workers often take time to reflect on their careers and that makes it difficult to maintain talent in the workplace.  Talent, intermobility (both vertical and lateral), align with your business strategy, use it to plug your skills gaps and fill leadership roles, consider […]

How can technology help the workforce move forward?  There are many things that are up in the air right now but one thing that has remained steady has been technology and the power it has had in helping us move forward. Technology is one thing that influences how we do business, as it progresses it […]