Leading through disruption and change

Change is messy, and never perfect. But as a leader, there are ways to improve the speed and adoption of change. Grange Insurance’s John Ammendola shares a few of his proven techniques.

Strategic alliances and the middle-market firm

Strategic alliances are used by firms for a variety of purposes, but Oded Shenkar of the National Center for the Middle Market says they can especially benefit middle-market firms that need to augment their limited skills and resources.

Growth mindset inspires creativity and productivity

A growth mindset is the attitude that skills and abilities can be developed through a commitment to keep learning. Heather Whaling attributes part of the growth of Geben Communication to her House Rules, which exemplify a growth mindset.

Five mistakes nonprofits should avoid in their next RFP

Many nonprofits follow the request for proposals process when choosing their service providers, but missteps along the way can derail the system. Beware of these common errors in the RFP process, says Gallagher’s Ryan Brandt.