Trend-Ready Organizations, From Top to Bottom: A Comprehensive Guide
Spotting a trend is one thing. Building the muscle to detect, interpret, and act on signals...
Mastering Trendspotting: How Leaders Balance Today’s Wins with Tomorrow’s Moves
In his TED Talk, Knut Haanaes explains why companies fail and how leaders can avoid common traps....
How to Spot Trends As An SMB CEO
McKinsey study found that companies that act on emerging trends grow revenues twice as fast as...
Proxxy Case Study: Nurturing High-Potential Employees
Situation A rapidly growing company found itself at a pivotal moment. With expansion on the...
How Advisory Boards in SMBs Improve CEO Decision-Making
A 2024 Deloitte survey found that 64% of SMB CEOs admit they lack access to the expertise needed...
Corporate Governance 101: A Guide for SMBs Made Practical
A PwC study found that companies with effective governance practices see shareholder returns up to...
Listen: Modern NonProfit Governance as a Growth Tool
Chris Grundner was a Senior Vice President in JP Morgan Chase’s credit card division when his life...
Proxxy Case Study: Where to Start in Corporate Governance
Situation Our client, a successful and growing business, recognized the need for more structure...
Listen: Master Recruiting As A Leader
In this TED Talk, Mads Faurholt-Jorgensen, entrepreneur and co-founder of more than 20 companies,...
Proxxy Case Study: How a CEO Regained Balance
Situation Our client came to Proxxy overwhelmed and stretched thin, with a clear concern:...
5 Tips on How to Identify Your High-Potential Employees
Only 14% of CEOs feel confident they have the talent to drive growth (DDI Global Leadership...
Comprehensive Guide to Building a Leadership Pipeline Through Talent Development
Only 18% of frontline managers feel confident in their ability to develop future leaders...
Listen: How AI Could Empower Any Business
In his TED Talk “How AI Could Empower Any Business,” Andrew Ng makes a compelling case for AI as...
Proxxy Case Study: How Do I Future-Proof Our Tech Stack?
Situation Our client was struggling with a patchwork of disconnected systems that created friction...
The Hidden Costs of Bad Tech Decisions
Technology is supposed to save time and make work easier. For a lot of small and mid-sized...
Technology Investments 101: Future-Proofing Tech Processes for SMBs
Technology investments are some of the highest-stakes decisions small and mid-sized businesses...
Leading Innovation: Strategies for Building Creative Teams
84% of executives say innovation is critical for growth. Only 6% are satisfied with their...
Think Like a Startup: Leadership Tactics for CEOs
What do startups do that most SMBs don’t? They move fast, test often, and stay obsessed with the...
Proxxy Case Study: Fostering Innovation from the Top
Situation Our client, the founder of a strategy consulting firm, was facing a common but deeply...
Listen: The Four Behaviors Of Innovative Leaders
How to innovate as a leader comes down to one thing: behavior. Encouraging innovation from the top...
Proxxy Case Study: Implementing Lean to Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners
Situation In a rapidly changing economic climate, a mid-sized digital marketing agency faced a...
Listen: TEDxKnoxville – Bill Peterson – Lean Applied to Us
In his TEDxKnoxville talk, “Lean Applied to Us”, Bill Peterson explains how lean process...
Lean BOS for SMBs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners
Implementing lean practices effectively allows small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to reduce...
Lean Practices for Small Business Budgeting: Spend Smarter, Not Less
Budgets shouldn’t be spreadsheets of restraint but blueprints for growth. Too often, small...
Podcast: How To Lead In A Crisis
In times of upheaval, traditional leadership traits like unwavering confidence and control are no...
How to Ensure Workforce Resilience in Times of Crisis
In today’s volatile business environment, SMBs must navigate a variety of disruptions, economic...
What to Do When Your Reputation Is at Risk: Managing a PR Crisis in Real Time
A recent survey by Edelman found that 63 percent of consumers stop doing business with brands that...
Podcast: The Secret Behind Great Leadership Communication
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell’s team hosts a live session in...
Speak to Lead: A Guide for Modern Leaders
For today’s small and midsize business (SMB) leaders, communication isn’t an accessory to...
How Poor Communication Affects Your Business
A report by The Predictive Index found that 58% of employees say poor communication from...