A little football analogy to explain the difference between succession and exit planning.

A discussion about key questions. If something happened to you tomorrow, would your business actually survive? Not "do you have insurance?" or "do you have a plan?" Those are checkbox questions, and most successful owners can answer yes to both. The real question is: When was the last time you actually looked at that insurance or reviewed that plan?

A discussion about how first there is a mindset shift, then the strategy and tactics to free business owners.

What does an opera have in common with your life and business? More than you think. Alan Fuhs and Tina unpack the “three acts” of life, sharing lessons on feedback, messy transitions, and why succession planning matters. Their honest conversation sheds light on how to navigate intermissions, embrace uncertainty, and write the next chapter with intention.

AI plays a crucial role in regional competitiveness, reshaping industries while highlighting the value of diverse perspectives and collaboration. Thriving in this landscape requires grit and resilience in leadership to navigate uncertainty and change. At the same time, AI raises existential questions and workplace implications, demanding critical reflection.

Alan Fuhs and Tina Dao explore how the balance between quick fixes and long-term strategy can shape a business’s future. Using the metaphor of duct tape and WD-40, they reveal the five D’s that influence longevity — offering insights every entrepreneur and business leader can use to build resilience and innovation.

When leaders avoid giving feedback, they unknowingly create a 'feedback failure chain' that erodes culture and threatens competitive advantage. Discover how reframing feedback as a gift transforms organizations and builds authentic leadership cultures where innovation thrives.

Though the constant stream of new innovations in AI can seem intimidating, you can make a small but impactful change today.

The challenge of organizational silos isn't just about efficiency—it's about unlocking your team's full creative potential. The innovative leaders from one of our expert’s workshop recognized this when they shifted from focusing on creativity techniques to addressing the fundamental barriers that prevented their best ideas from flowing freely.

Organizational silos stifle innovation and engagement. Discover three telltale signs of siloed teams and practical strategies to transform disconnected departments into cohesive, high-performing teams that collaborate effectively and drive better business results.

Consistency once set us apart—until it held us back.

In Leading Through Disruption, one leader shares the pivotal moment when traditional success metrics clashed with a client’s demand for innovation. The result? A complete shift in how performance was defined and who was best equipped to lead in uncertain times.

The Engagement Quotient (EQ) presents a paradigm shift in how we measure and understand employee engagement. By connecting engagement to business outcomes, utilizing existing performance data, and providing continuous and objective insights, the EQ empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions that drive meaningful improvements.

In this conversation, we talk about our favorite AI agents and discuss how smart businesses are integrating AI agents into their workforce. Discover practical strategies for IT transformation, AI governance, and knowledge capture to lead the next wave of workplace evolution.

The world is buzzing about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Every day brings a new wave of headlines proclaiming groundbreaking advancements, potential disruptions, and even dire warnings. It's enough to make anyone's head spin, especially business leaders who are trying to make strategic decisions in this rapidly evolving landscape.

In the race to leverage AI for business advantage, we may overlook a surprising side effect: mastering communication with AI sharpens your human interactions too.

Are you secretly dreaming about your business's future? Maybe you envision a day when you can step back, travel the world, or finally tackle that passion project you've been putting off.