Newsletter | News Brief Michael Strickland Michael Strickland Consulting 9700 Park Plaza Avenue Louisville, KY 40241 HOME ABOUT WHY SERVICES Dec 11, 2019 The 3 Most Important Leadership Lessons Over the years I have had the honor of working at great companies, with great teams and under fantastic leaders. I have learned what I believe is a lot, but what I know is just a small fraction of what they all had to offer … Inc. What Meditation Can Do for Your Leadership One of the things that stands in the way of many leaders’ success — and therefore the success of their companies — is their ego. Leadership … Harvard Business Review How Do Owners of an LLC or S Corporation Get Paid? While the excitement and professional fulfillment of starting a business offer much gratification, most entrepreneurs also … All Business I Have Learned I am Not the Smartest Guy in Room Learn why successful business owners join Michael's Vistage group in Louisville. It has little to do with me. Michael Strickland Consulting Meet up at Your Favorite Coffee House I dont like the word coach but I do like an outside third party that can explore ways for you to become the leader you want to be. Invest one hour and I will do the same all in the spirit of becoming a better leader or manager. The hour is on me. Michael Strickland Consulting How to draw the line between preparation and procrastination To prepare for his haunting role in The Pianist, actor Adrien Brody broke up with his girlfriend, lost 30 pounds, sold his car … Fast Company 10 Charts That Will Change Your Perspective Of Marketing Technology 83% of B2B marketers are going to focus more and invest in data analytics in 2020 according to a recent survey by Dun & Bradstreet … Forbes For Some Sellers, Black Friday Was Beige For many small merchants, it seemed Black Friday was more beige than black. Black Friday is the biggest sales day of the year, but … E-Commerce Times Five Extra Incentives to Offer New Employees Hiring a new employee can be an exciting process, both for the company owner and the new recruit. Jobseekers today look for various … The Startup Magazine Can You Know Too Much About Your Organization? How much do you know about the end-to-end operations of your organization? The communication channels? The decision-making processes … Harvard Business Review How Strong Is Your Company Culture? Ask These 3 Questions to Find Out Culture is a top leadership priority for CEOs. According to the Q3 2019 Vistage CEO Confidence Index, which measures the … Inc Positive Outlook for U.S. Small Businesses This Holiday Season All signs point to a good holiday sales season for businesses. According to NRF's Annual October Holiday Consumer Survey, consumers … All Business 9 Simple Techniques Any Leader Can Use to Show Employees Appreciation Here is the harsh reality: Most employees do not feel appreciated or acknowledged, as suggested in a study by Gallup. In my work … Entrepreneur "If I talk to you about life insurance, I can write off this vacation as a business expense." Copyright © Randy Glasbergen Trivia In 1984, Gillette reportedly offered members of which rock band $1 million each in an unsuccessful attempt to get them to shave their beards for a television commercial? See the answer below. Check out these 5 brilliant apps for better budgeting The holidays are upon us, and let's face it: you're probably spending like a sieve right now. Come January, you'll … Fast Company What Year Was It? Pocahontas Marries John Rolfe Pocahontas, daughter of the chief of the Powhatan Indian confederacy, marries English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia. The day was Dec 11. What year was it? Quote of the Week "Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things." TS Eliot Trivia Answer In 1984, Gillette reportedly offered members of which rock band $1 million each in an unsuccessful attempt to get them to shave their beards for a television commercial? Answer: Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill of ZZ Top SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER   NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES Michael Strickland Consulting 9700 Park Plaza Avenue Unit 104 Louisville, KY 40241 The articles in our publications come from many sources. We do not endorse information or opinions appearing in linked articles. The articles selected are not sponsored, and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Copyright for linked articles belongs to the linked source. A Newsletter Station Publication © All Rights Reserved.