Leading Through Uncertainty: A New Playbook for a New Reality
Navigating uncertainty requires a shift from outdated, fear-based tactics to a leadership approach rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and innovation. By acknowledging current realities, tapping into collective intelligence, embracing iterative experimentation, redefining success, and right-sizing measurement, leaders can foster an environment of growth and resilience. Ultimately, playing the long game and prioritizing empathetic connections will not only help teams weather the storm but emerge stronger and more united, turning challenges into opportunities for profound development.
From Google's Panel: Solving Human-Centric Problems With AI
Statement Co. recently joined a Google Customer Panel to discuss how analytics and AI are solving human-centric problems and driving innovation. We're sharing our key takeaways and insights from the panel discussion.
The Missing Unlock to Drive Behavior Change for Sustainable Transformation
Without buy-in, strategy is little more than a document. Dr. Jess Heaton, with roots in therapeutic work and a career spanning complex change, challenges traditional "change management" by honoring the full complexity of human systems in transformation. Discover the real unlock.
How We Saved a Nonprofit Weeks of Effort With One AI Prompt
On a recent client call, an AI prompt likely saved a non-profit weeks of effort and a significant sum. While my consultant brain envisioned a costly, months-long project for their end-to-end volunteer process, Gemini delivered a detailed, actionable plan in minutes. My client's astonishment ("You just did in 5 minutes what I’ve been struggling to do for weeks!") sparked a crucial question: If AI handles half my work, what's my job? The answer, I realized, reshapes our entire profession, fundamentally shifting where true value lies.
Beyond Administration: How Strategic HR Becomes Your Most Powerful Profit Driver
Stop viewing HR as merely administrative; it's the strategic engine that directly fuels your company's profitability and sustainable growth. By prioritizing your people through strategic HR, you unlock their full potential, transforming your workforce into your most powerful competitive advantage.
The Anatomy of a Speech: Turning Hard Journeys Into Great Stories
Standing vulnerable before a crowd, sharing the most challenging parts of my life, demanded weeks of dedicated drafting, editing, and practice—a process just about anyone can learn to do. This post pulls back the curtain on how I transformed a deeply personal struggle into a powerful story, showing you the exact steps I took to craft and deliver a compelling speech.
From the Lecture Hall: The Consulting Mindset for Project Success
What if the secret to elevating your project management skills isn't found in a new methodology or software, but in adopting a different mindset? This post dives into how bringing a consulting mindset to project management, a topic I recently explored as a guest lecturer at Portland State University, can transform your approach and results.
Modern Security: How to Avoid Being One Click From Disaster
In today's digital world, cybersecurity isn't just about fancy tech; it's about the simple, everyday actions you take. Learn how a few smart precautions can safeguard your personal data, protect your small business, and fortify even the largest corporations against the latest cyber threats.
Bridging the Divide: Building Cohesion in Blended Teams
Simply putting people together isn't enough to foster trust and shared accountability in today's dynamic work environment. Blended teams — a mix of full-time employees, contractors, and even AI — are on the rise, bringing immense benefits but also unique challenges. Discover proven strategies to bridge the divide and build truly cohesive, high-performing blended teams.
Modern Business Development: It's All About Relationships
Statement Co.llab presented "Relationship Revolution: Modern Business Development" to 6453 ALUMNI, a Nike global alumni community. The presentation focused on authentic, relationship-driven approaches to sales and marketing, moving away from traditional pushy tactics. They discussed building relationships through active listening and empathy, and addressed common questions about market trends, stalled deals, wellness, value exchange, and LinkedIn marketing. Resources like a TED Talk, a podcast, and a book were shared. Statement Co. offers services like workshops and business advisory based on relationship-first principles.
