Some would argue that the essence of a successful business is building an operation that is profitable and sustainable over a long period of time. Others might say it’s effectively executing a business plan that delivers the intended ROI to Read more…
With 2022 drawing to a close, you could ask yourself: what did we learn this year, what might recur next year, and what can be done differently in the coming year? 2022 brought us: Rising inflation at a level not Read more…
There is an adage: “Climate is what you expect but weather is what you get.” Are you planning for weather or hoping for a mild climate? Climate is built on averages over time and does not translate well to a Read more…
Uncertainty is never a pleasant state of being, but when was the last time you lived in a certain world? Likely, that ended on your first day in preschool. Your outlook for 2023 depends on your industry and how much Read more…
The media is filled with warnings of a looming recession, and unfortunately, there are far more questions and speculation than there are answers. No one really knows if we’ll have a soft or hard landing, how long the recession might Read more…
We’ve been talking a lot about how successful companies build effective leadership teams because it is foundational to a company’s success. When leadership teams are not in alignment, it can be detrimental to the growth of the company. Our recent Read more…
Effective leadership teams are comprised of many things, including a bias for action, trust in one another, and ownership thinking. Some of the more nuanced elements of effective teams involve their chemistry and alignment, and we find that these two Read more…
Building professional relationships is a process that is as varied as are people. The reason for building relationships also varies and should be honestly disclosed at the beginning. Transparency supports trust and the willingness for others to reciprocate with you Read more…
“Paying it forward” is a term people often use to show their willingness to help others without immediate reward. We, as a team, have absorbed this ethic into our company culture which we call “The C2 Way.” Our culture enables Read more…
