by Carla A. Fleming | Aug 31, 2021 | Business, Business Strategy, CEO, Leadership, Women Founders
Women-Owned Businesses are one of the best-kept secrets contributing to the U.S. economy’s growth. Before the pandemic, between 2014 and 2019, women founders represented 21% of the total of about 13 million businesses in the United States. As an employer, they... 
by Carla A. Fleming | Jul 3, 2021 | Business Strategy, CEO, Disruption, Growth, Leadership, Strategy
In Part I, we discussed speed and strategic flexibility as two key skills CEOs and their organizations need to have as they exit the pandemic. Part II of this article discusses the third skill, proactive accountability, and what post-pandemic leadership will look... 
by Carla A. Fleming | Jun 24, 2021 | Business, CEO, Disruption, Growth, Leadership
“I learned more in my last 12 months running Prelude Solutions than I have in the 15 years of being a business owner,” said, Cate Heaman, CEO of Prelude Solutions, a firm focused on optimizing a company’s entire communications system, from voice and data to data... 
by Carla A. Fleming | Apr 29, 2021 | CEO, Disruption, Growth, Leadership, The Strategic Piece
In Part I, we discussed CEOs’ mistakes when relying on the SWOT Analysis as their primary strategic tool. Part II of the series will cover why the PESTEL is critical to strengthening your SWOT Analysis and how Hallmark synchronized their business with viewers.... 
by Carla A. Fleming | Apr 21, 2021 | Business, Business Strategy, CEO, Disruption, Strategy
Whether you’re a fan of Hallmark Channel or not, the number of loyal viewers has increased during the pandemic. The running joke in my family is anyone can write a Hallmark movie because it’s predictable. Girl meets boy. They break up because of bad advice.... 
by Carla A. Fleming | Mar 22, 2020 | Business, Business Model, Business Strategy, Capabilities, CEO, Internal Capabilities, Strategy, The Strategic Piece
As many of us adjust to working from home with family, and staying connected with co-workers due to COVID-19, this is a golden opportunity for each of us to take stock of our skills, get curious, and carve out some time to upskill. What is it you’ve always wanted to...
