By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano The week we're currently in—between Christmas and New Year's—is an odd time. Rules don't apply. It's hard to remember what day it is. Leftover cookies are a perfectly acceptable form of breakfast. It's a (mostly) quiet, semi-blurry stretch where your inbox (hopefully) slows down, calendars pause, and the pressure to be "on" eases up before the looming months of resolutions, crowded gyms, and Q1 goals come rushing at us, full-force. N

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano Fast Company  recently published an article titled “The Case for Uncompeting,” whose title alone got us thinking… In a world where leaders and organizations are navigating near constant change, the idea of stepping away from competition feels almost… countercultural? After all, we’ve been engrained with a sense of competition all of our lives: we live in a capitalistic society, one in which we are encouraged to pursue our own path, climb

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano While you’re polishing off the last of the pumpkin pie, we wanted to give you something else to chew on—no microwave required. After all, while Thanksgiving may be over, the true season of reflection is just getting started! As the year draws to a close, many leaders may be mentally checked out. Whether they're focused on 2026 goals or simply using up the last of their vacation time, it can be easy to write off the final few weeks of th

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano A lot has changed in 200 years… And not many entities have been around to see it all—besides steam engines, stethoscopes, and the metric system, to name a few.  But perhaps the most stubborn survivor of all is something whose use, purpose, and design have remained relatively unchanged: the humble penny.   However, after more than 232 years, this week marks the first week without the production of the mighty penny. While we’re sure to see

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano   If there’s one thing that the past few years have taught us, it’s that we never know what is next. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the rise of AI  and all of the world events in between, there are constant surprises around every corner, which can create a sense of unsettledness—in our economy, our mindsets, and our leadership styles.   How can you successfully lead when you don’t know what’s coming in the next week, month, or year?  It a

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano Although we recently posted a blog discussing four questions to ask yourself and your leaders in Q4 to maximize productivity for the rest of 2025, it may feel like the rest of the year is slipping away.  After all, with Thanksgiving a month away and the holiday season following shortly thereafter, it seems simpler to call the next few months a wash and set your sights on New Year’s resolutions, 2026 goals, and Q1 checklists.   However,

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano “Fourth quarter” may elicit certain feelings now that football season is officially in full...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano   A few weeks ago on the blog, we wrote about the 7-38-55 rule. (Read more here!)  Essentially,...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano This week’s blog has to do with our thoughts.   You may be thinking… What does “thinking” really...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano When it comes to effective communication, we often focus heavily on what we say.  We pick apart...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano   School is back in session (and so is back-to-school traffic), sports are about to kick off,...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano It’s all around us… and only growing: artificial intelligence.   (And, no, we didn’t use AI to...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano   There are countless pieces of advice for getting ahead in business and advancing your career…...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano If you've followed our blog or website for the last few years, you're probably familiar with a...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano   It may not officially be summer for another week, but the days are getting longer, the kids are...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano   Welcome to June!  As we open the door to a new week, new month, and new season, we can’t help...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano May is full of days worth recognizing – we’ve already celebrated Star Wars Day , Cinco de Mayo,...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano It’s not necessarily a “typical” time to focus on self-improvement. Most of our blogs on the...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano Happy Easter!  Whether you celebrated with egg hunts, church service, a family meal, a combination...

By Jillian Broaddus and Chuck Cusumano What is the biggest “time-suck” in your daily routine?   If you’re like most of us, it’s the same...