Think of leadership as a design project — you’d approach the design of a building with a clear vision, strategic planning, and attention to detail. Here’s an actionable blueprint to help you cultivate inspirational, transformative leadership in your firm. BONUS: View and download Chapter 10 – Influence: Developing Leaders (PDF).

“Planning for the future, especially for businesses, is crucial. Without a road map to help navigate the long-term, businesses risk being left in the dust of a rapidly evolving world.” — Continuum Innovation

As Martin Heidegger has said, “We move between the no longer and the not yet.” Every day, we hear that a recession is coming. What can we do to survive the rolling wave of economic change that may reach us very soon?

What are you creating on a daily basis with the work that you do?

Our future begins today — for ourselves and our families and organizations. A new era is unfolding, with significantly more focus on health and wellness, fairness and equity, and sustainability. There’s a new playing field, with new rules.

In 2016, I received a call from Krueck+Sexton about their interest in hiring a marketing manager. It was the beginning of an evolution in which the leaders crafted the future of their firm — evolving from a renowned founder’s studio to a significant professional practice. They have been punching above their weight for years, growing from 20 people to more than 50, and this year, from four partners to eight.