by Terry Sterling | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
The “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!!” cliché from Wizard of Oz is commonly repurposed to express awe, apprehension, or fear. In our strategy courses, that apprehension is often expressed as “Themes and Perspectives and Maps, oh my!” Over the years, we have seen...
by Terry Sterling | Jun 15, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
In April 2021, the Federal Reserve Board released a report on the impact of COVID-19 on American businesses during 2020. Data from recent years show approximately 600,000 businesses, equating to about 8.5% of all businesses, close permanently every year. In 2020,...
by Terry Sterling | Feb 25, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
“Why?”…a simple, three-letter word that a three-year old can utilize with unbelievable tenacity when not getting satisfactory answers. Merriam-Webster defines “why” as for what cause, reason, or purpose. The answers to “why?” range from simplistic, easy to...
by Terry Sterling | Feb 16, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
On the search for something unique, you stumble across a delicious-looking, aromatic delicacy sitting atop the counter in the employee breakroom. You look around and cannot believe your luck. You are all alone. No one else has yet stumbled upon this remarkable...
by Terry Sterling | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
1st Lieutenant Brett Burnside had this to say about being trained in the US Air Force’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: “You can practice and practice and practice as much as you want, but when it comes to flying the jet, whether it’s in a training or combat scenario, you...
