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On a Mission to Work With a Mission? Align Value & Values
One of the greatest perks of being a founder is the freedom to design a business from the ground up so that it reflects your purpose and personal values. Purpose and values come into play for decisions - big and small - every single day. The most important being whose...
Set Intelligent Goals: Be SMART & Adaptative
As businesses approach the year-end, it’s time to start thinking about year-end numbers, reporting, and the planning process for the upcoming year. Soon, calendar invites for The Dreaded Annual Planning Session will arrive. Many companies express frustration with...
Practical Insight is now a Certified B Corp
Pop the champagne, light the fireworks, it’s time to celebrate–Practical Insight is officially a certified B Corp! While Practical Insight has only existed for 16 months, I have come to know and appreciate the power of B Corp certification and the support of the B...
Lay the Foundation for Effective Strategic Planning
Strategic planning should build cohesion and focus and not just for those who participate in the session but for the rest of the organization as well. Achieving that level of effectiveness requires important work before the retreat itself. First, let’s outline what we...
Unleash the Power of B Corp Certification
UPDATE: We are now a certified B Corp! Read the announcement here. Wait, did Practical Insight get its B Corp certification? Did I miss the announcement? No, not yet. But we’re getting close! While Practical Insight only became eligible for B Corp certification in...
Employees Love Knowing Where They Stand
Ambiguity --a lack of clarity or decisiveness--- is all too common in businesses, even in mission-driven companies. Sometimes it stems from a desire to avoid conflict or come out and say no (even when that is or will be the answer). Often an employee is unaware of all...