Strategic insights and tactics to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Why Working with a Boutique Predictive Index Consultant Changes the Game Bigger isn’t always better. Sometimes you don’t want a massive firm where your team is just another data point in a spreadsheet. You want someone who actually knows your name, your goals, and yes, even your quirks. That’s where a Boutique Predictive Index Consultant […]
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When Growing Bigger Isn’t Always Growing Better Quarter after quarter, the question in the boardroom is, “Can we scale this?”. It’s a phrase almost as common as “Gesundheit” after a sneeze. But maybe, just maybe, the better question is, “Should we scale this?” When we’re deep in the trenches of business growth, the default question
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Disruptions. Pandemics. War. Market Instability. Global Warming. Restructuring. Misinformation. Espionage. In an era marked by VUCA – volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity – organizational leaders, and humans in general, strive to weather the storms that threaten our survival. Discussions ensue, emergency meetings pop up, plans are made, contingency plans are considered, and probabilities are calculated. If/Then
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How to avoid tragic training experiences while enhancing employee engagement. Have you ever thought… ‘Maybe if I jab this pencil in my eye I can leave this circle of hell in an ambulance, it would be less painful than sitting here listening to this nonsense.’ -or-‘Well, there goes 4 hours of my life I’ll never get
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Renew – Refresh – Revive We are all familiar with the 3 R’s of Recycling…Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s a brilliant framework in that it is concise, memorable, and actionable. Truly everything a framework should be. When you polish off a gallon of milk or a bottle of wine do you immediately rinse it and toss
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How Developing Your Own Framework Can Transform Your Business When it comes to running a successful business, having a clear framework to support sustained growth is like having a roadmap to guide you on your journey. It’s the key to transforming chaos into clarity and taking your business to new heights. But what exactly is
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Our Personal North Star ICYMI, there was a blurb in my Master the Art of Strategic Planning blog that mentioned the importance of establishing your MVV – Mission, Vision, Values – in order to develop an effective strategic plan. During my initial discovery call with new clients, I request a copy of their MVV’s. As someone
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Where are we now? Where are we going? How will we get there? Strategic planning is like the GPS for your journey to success – it keeps you on track, helps you navigate the challenges, and ensures you reach your destination with confidence. Without it, we find ourselves wandering aimlessly, squandering precious time and resources
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Elevating Business Success through Emotional Intelligence Advances in technology and the use of behavioral and cognitive assessments have greatly improved the hiring process for many companies. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go until the hiring process realizes its true potential and meets the needs of both sides. As someone who has seen
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Elevating Business Success through Emotional Intelligence In the fast-paced world of business, where spreadsheets and strategies dominate the conversation, there’s a silent hero that often goes unnoticed: Emotional Intelligence (EI). As an executive coach and consultant at Meraki Consulting, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power EI can have on individuals and organizations. Let’s dive into
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