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  • The best laid Strategy falls short without proper execution

    The fourth quarter is the season for Strategy Planning. Actually, a few companies started their StratPlanning last October. The most successful companies have an annual Strategy Planning session. They do not leave their success to… Read more

  • Make a Difference

    Salt and Light Ventures and I are working on an inexpensive public workshop that will help attendees make a difference in their life and the life of the people around them. It applies simplified best… Read more

  • A Great Strategy Alone Won’t Win the Game

    Every year many companies struggle with the Execution of their Strategies. Dozens of entrepreneurs come up with great ideas and spend all their time creating and fine tuning detailed business and Strategic plans. Don’t get… Read more

  • Lost in the Philippines – a “Sense of Urgency”

    One thing common to our local companies and employees alike; there is a lack of urgency. Complacency has become our norm. When I was younger, I used to think that this would be true only… Read more

  • Genuine Leaders Develop Leaders

    Often, when employees aspire for a leadership position, it’s usually related to rising in the ranks. Rising the corporate ladder is related to the word ‘leadership’. Such a view is common and sadly flawed. It’s… Read more

  • Integrity and the IT guy

    We were contracted to recreate the website of one of our clients. Although we were able to bring up the new website, we asked the IT personnel of our client to provide us a copy… Read more

  • Wisdom of a 9-year old

    After waiting for a few years and a failed attempt, the wife of a good friend of mine finally got pregnant. However, the last weeks of the pregnancy proved to be challenging. Their baby was… Read more

  • True Leaders are Truly Humble

    Essam B. is one of the best Saudi nationals I have ever had the privilege to mentor. High Potential employees, like Essam, who actually put to action what they learn. Leaders, like Essam, who transfer… Read more

  • Strategies need not be complicated

    We have several clients that requested assistance in reviewing their strategies. They built their strategies with the guidance of a local consultant. A few things emerge when we reviewed the work they have done. A… Read more

  • Why Great Managers Are So Rare

    Companies fail to choose the candidate with the right talent for the job 82% of the time, Gallup finds Management talent exists in every company. It’s often hiding in plain sight. Gallup has found that… Read more