Not all organizations achieve excellence. While many aspire to excellence, only some reach the level where results are not just consistent but stellar and improving across all dimensions of performance — from quality and service to financial health and workforce.
Big Vision, Humble Leader
Some leaders stand out—not because they’re the most charismatic but because they combine two key traits: a bold vision for the future and a genuine humility in how they lead. These leaders inspire others, foster collaboration, and achieve exceptional outcomes without seeking the spotlight.
Lighting the PATH to Impact
My colleague Michael Gerharz PhD has written this article for us as I thought you all would find his insights and framework useful in your strategic work.
Certain Uncertainty
Setting a strategic course is crucial for long-term success. This becomes trickier in a period of significant flux in your region or sector.
Excellence Advantage Inspirations | Quarterly Summary (July – September 2024)
Here’s a recap of the articles featured this quarter. Perhaps one that you had hoped to read and then it slipped by.
What’s Important Around Here?
Whether we intend it or not, our measures keeps broadcasting what is important around here. Measurement is a hard-wired communications system.
To Launch Is Not Enough
As a leader, one of your key responsibilities is to guide the selection and the launch of new initiatives — new services, new products, new locations, new technologies, new processes, etc.
Leaders in Change
As leaders, we are often at the forefront, guiding strategic change. Whether in the context of setting a new strategic direction, shepherding the execution of strategic priorities, or leading an organization-wide change initiative, senior leaders are change-makers.