This month often feels like the "month of love," but it’s also when many of us notice our New Year’s resolutions fading into the background. January comes with so much energy around new beginnings and ambitious goals, but by February, those resolutions often lose their spark.
Read MoreGood news! Your business does not need resolutions; it needs your intentions for accomplishment.
Read MoreIt’s still January, and that means it’s prime time for strategic planning! If you didn’t get a chance to tackle it at the end of last year, now is the perfect opportunity to dive in and set yourself up for success in 2025. Here are some practical tips to help you plan effectively and move forward with confidence.
Read MoreWelcome to the start of January. This is the perfect time to share how we collaborate with our clients on strategic planning for 2025. To briefly outline …
Read MoreAs we turn the page on a new year, it’s the perfect time to set the tone for what’s ahead. Rather than dwelling on New Year’s resolutions, which often fizzle out by February, let’s focus on something more impactful: intentions, visions, goals, and action plans.
Read MoreHappy holidays and thank you for being here!
Read MoreHow’m I doing? This question is relevant to ask yourself regarding your company’s and your own leadership. Especially now, in the fourth quarter, which I like to refer to as Strategic Planning Season.
Read MoreIt's really important to be aware that strategic planning and your success in planning really go hand in hand even if you're not ready to exit your company or sell your company.
Read MoreI was delighted to learn that our podcast series, “Her Success Story,” tops the list of Interview Valet’s “20 Podcasts For Women In Business and Leadership” in 2024.
Read MoreI love Thanksgiving Week. It's always the time for me that I think about gratitude and the things I'm grateful for.
Read MoreEffective leadership in today’s business marketplace involves more than keeping up with industry trends. It requires reinventing one's leadership style and inspiring others to do the same.
Read MoreThe fourth quarter is always when I like to focus on strategic plans for the future of a company. It's that time to pull your leadership team together, bring your coaches and consultants together, whatever that's looking like for you, and take a half a day maybe longer and think about strategically planning what the future of your company is now.
Read MoreWelcome to November, or, as I like to call this time of year, the strategic planning season. Strategic plans can start as early as September or October and should be in full swing during November. Please try to complete them by December so you can go into 2025 with a fully realized Strategic Plan, Tactical Plan, and Team Plan.
Read MoreYou never know where you're going to meet people. Recently, we were on vacation in Puglia, and in last week's blog, I highlighted Vito Dicecca, a local cheesemaker who we spent and amazing time with on a tour. Read more.
Read MoreIn a fourth-generation business with five siblings, how do you scale for growth and make it profitable enough for all?
Vito Dicecca, the innovative cheesemaker from Altamura, Italy, has a solution: “Never rest on past success; travel extensively to learn how other cheesemakers experiment with new ideas, and keep your brothers and sisters happy to work in the family business by doing what they love.”
Read MoreThere has been a huge outpouring of love, support, and kindness after I shared the blog about my mom passing and the impact she had on me as a businesswoman as a leader. What legacy are you leaving behind?
Read MoreSadly, my mother passed away last month, just two weeks before her 93rd birthday. In true Rita fashion, she would have wanted us to celebrate her life and focus on cherishing her memory rather than grieving her loss.
Read MoreThis is my first week back after a 10 day vacation, which was absolutely amazing and fabulous, going through Italy seeing sites. I actually connected with a variety of different family businesses! I learned so so much and had a great time. There were some personal things that went on in my personal life in September that had me unexpectedly stepping out and taking more time off than I ever imagined. How could I run a business?
Read MoreI can not emphasize enough how important it is to have the right team in place to grow. The “right team” may include employees, independent talent, consultants, agencies, or a mix of all four.
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