Pivot on Curiosity, Culture, and Core Competencies If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that certainty is overrated.  Tariffs can appear seemingly overnight. Supply chains can seize up. New competitors emerge from industries you didn’t even know existed. In a world this unpredictable, the traditional idea of strategy as long-term plans carved in stone just doesn’t cut it anymore. Today, strategy is less about predicting the future and more about preparing your

We are in the age of AI. It’s daily headline news. Not a week goes by without small to medium-sized business leaders wanting to discuss its uses and limitations. The most common question I hear is, “How do we integrate AI into our workflow?” The second question is, “Where do I start?” I sense trepidation among these business owners, and research backs this up. A 2025 survey by the National Federation of Independent Business found that only 24% of U.S. small businesses curren

Summer has a way of pulling us in different directions. A couple of weeks at the lake, long weekends, and the ebb and flow of vacation coverage can leave even high-performing teams feeling disconnected. By September, this disconnection can be palpable. But here’s the good news: Fall is a built-in reset. If approached intentionally, it can be one of the most productive, aligned, and energizing times of the year. In school, we returned each September to three Rs: reading, writi

After more than two decades on the frontlines of emergency response and industrial safety, I’ve learned a thing or two about hard...