In good or turbulent times, looking at ways you can retain, refocus or retool is a smart strategy for any business.

What employees go beyond the norm and get things done, even in tough times? Do you recognize those people? Are you one of them?

You usually have more time than you think, whether it's in taking action or saying something. Measure twice so you cut once -- and well.

Conflict and disagreement are inevitable. How we handle that is up to us, however.

Too many workplace discussions complain that "we" aren't doing enough. What are YOU doing to turn complaining into action?

The idea of creative destruction means that businesses are constantly being formed and constantly folding. The fate of your business isn't inevitable.

For leaders and organizations, the job is rarely done. That's the point: Long-term thinking is less about doing something than being something.

Consensus and contention have key differences that can make or break how things get done inside your organization.

Brands and companies sometimes have to get political. But they should make sure they understand why mixing politics and business has become their strategy.

Isolation has weakened our ability to communicate and to interpret other people's communiation. We must be aware of this vulnerability before we can correct it.