Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept reserved for tech companies and innovation labs. It is already embedded in many workplaces through scheduling tools, meeting summaries, recruiting software, data analysis platforms, customer service systems, and...
Most business owners spend years imagining “someday.” “Someday” you’ll take the trip. Someday you’ll spend more time with your family. Someday you’ll sleep through the night without worrying about payroll, where your next sale...
As summer rolls in, the workplace naturally shifts—vacation calendars fill up, energy feels lighter, and routines become a bit more flexible. While this seasonal change can be refreshing, it also creates a real opportunity: strengthening connection across the...
Coach Amy Atherton does the bulk of the succession-related work here at ActionCOACH, and she’s noticing a disconcerting trend: Owners think you have an exit strategy through one of your employees or family members; maybe you had a conversation about it at some...
Change is hard. Whether you’re trying to shift a bad habit of your own, transform your team’s behavior or overhaul a process, resistance has a way of showing up uninvited. Even when you have initial excitement, the new behaviors don’t stick – a...
If your inbox is like mine, there are plenty of emails advertising webinars and training to comply with the new policy changes under this Administration. That said, there have not been major structural changes to the Form I-9 itself directly enacted by the Trump...
Why Initial Moments Define Your Company’s Success You never get a second chance to make a first impression—and science backs this up. Research reveals that snap judgments form in milliseconds, creating perceptions that become surprisingly difficult to shift...
For many business leaders, the word “succession” feels dangerous. If I start planning my exit, will my team think I’m leaving? Will customers worry? Will vendors panic? Will people assume I’m done? Or perhaps the hesitation runs deeper. Who am I without this company?...
Promoting an internal employee is one of the most powerful ways to retain talent and strengthen culture. That said it requires thoughtful planning to ensure credibility, continuity, and team stability. Here are the best practices specifically for promoting an internal...
Most organizations don’t fail at strategy. They fail at execution and accountability. In most companies, the plan itself is sound. Your priorities make sense. Your intent is clear. What breaks down is what happens after your plan is rolled out to the team. Your...
