Leadership Development

Are great leaders born or can exceptional leadership be learned? With over four decades spent as CEO, Principal, and serial entrepreneur, Jay McDonald has led thousands of people and is an invaluable resource for bringing out the creativity, passion, and exceptional leadership in senior executives and decision makers. With innovative solutions, expert advice, and practical ideas for optimizing performance, Jay brings trust, authenticity, and immeasurable value to challenged professionals.

The High Seas of Decision Making: What You Need to Know to be Prepared

The funny thing about life and business is that when faced with an opportunity most of us are quick to see the...

Are You A Good Leader Or Your Own Worst Enemy?

All executives face challenges every day. While some of these issues are easily remedied- others are not. In either...

How to Lead a Successful Organizational Change

Change is never easy, particularly in organizations. But there is some good news because whether you're a start-up...

How to Mitigate Risk from a Poor Decision: Bouncing Back After a Blunder

In business, as well as in personal life, people make mistakes. In fact, some of the world's most successful...

The Family Business – Dynamics and Dangers

Despite decades of growth and profitability Hallmark Cards and the Mars Candy companies are exceptions to the rule...

The Number One Mistake Leaders Make and How to Avoid it

One concept that has been getting a lot of attention lately is organizational trust. In many of today's biggest and...

Why You, As The Leader, Need To Be “In Charge” of Change

People dislike change; it's a well-known fact. Yet in many ways, it's the nature of the organization to resist...

What Are You Waiting For? If There’s a Fork In the Road, Take It!

Yogi Berra kept baseball fans worldwide entertained for nearly two decades as a catcher for the New York Yankees....

Planning for Your Future in 3 Simple Steps

Yogi Berra once said, "If you don't know where you are going you could end up somewhere else." It might sound like...

The Return on Relationships

I've said many times that life is a contact sport - it's one of my favorite analogies. Everyone you meet every...

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