Not so Basic Sales Basics!
By Scott Philips Why is revenue generation complicated? It’s complicated because every company is unique, and because there are a million marketing “tips and…
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Guide to Business Handovers: What Every Owner Should Know
Handing over the reins of your business involves a nuanced understanding of various strategic elements pivotal to ensuring a smooth transition. The essence of mastering…
Why Self-Awareness Is the Key to Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
Unlocking your leadership potential hinges on the synergy between personal growth and professional aspirations. To transition into transformational leadership, you must embark on a journey…
Mastering Business Transitions for Lasting Success
Navigating the complexities of business transitions can often feel like riding a shifting tide. As you aim to secure lasting success, understanding the key components…
Empowering Growth Through Strong Leadership
Discover the dynamic synergy between business leadership development and personal growth, where the journey of unlocking potential truly begins. As you navigate this path, embracing…
5 Powerful Starting Points for Connecting With Your People
By Scott Philips We have found that successful organizations have a number of elements in common, including a clear vision, matched values, strong leadership,…
How to Build a Business Strategy That Actually Drives Performance
To achieve superior business performance, mastering an effective business strategy is crucial. You can accomplish this by aligning your goals with both short-term and long-term…
Future-Proofing Your Business with the Right Strategy
In mastering business strategy for sustainable growth, you unlock the potential of your organization by aligning every aspect toward long-term success. This journey begins with…
Leveraging Strategy to Maximize Your Business Success
Strategic initiatives serve as the backbone for realizing and maximizing business potential, guiding you towards optimal performance. By focusing on strategic initiatives, you invest in…
Calming Fears in the Workplace – #coronavirus
By Scott Philips What a crazy time in our world! With global health concerns, international wars and turmoil, domestic unrest, and localized mental illness…
The Power of Leadership Development in Achieving Business Success
In the dynamic realm of business, unlocking success often hinges on robust leadership development. As you undertake this journey, embracing transformational leadership becomes crucial. This…
How to Sharpen Your Leadership Skills and Drive Real Business Results
In the realm of business, enhancing your leadership skills is not just beneficial but essential for success. Transformational leadership stands out as a key approach,…
Maximizing Company Growth Through Strategic Initiatives
In the ever-evolving business landscape, maximizing growth requires intentional strategic initiatives. You are tasked with navigating the complexities of business strategy development by identifying paths…
Smooth Business Transitions: Expert Tips for Success
Transitioning a business might seem like an intricate dance, requiring foresight and precision to ensure continuity and success. You’re stepping into a realm where every…
Unleashing Business Potential through Strategic Optimization
Exploring strategic optimization opens up avenues to unlock your organization’s full potential. As you navigate business strategy development, you’re setting the foundation for growth and…
How We Grow
By Jeff Mattson In her book The Outstanding Organization, author Karen Martin uses her 20+ years working with hundreds of successful businesses to identify four…
Smarter Strategies for Faster Business Growth
In the landscape of business strategy development, understanding and mastering strategies for growth is crucial. You are at the helm of directing your business towards…
Why Strategic Leadership Is Crucial for Successful Companies
Within the dynamic landscape of business leadership, your potential to spearhead transformation hinges on a strategic approach. Venturing into the realm of business leadership development,…
The Impact of Organizational Culture on Revenue Acceleration
Organizational culture is the heartbeat of any business, driving how you engage with your team and approach revenue growth strategies. When you foster a strong…
Planning for the New Business Environment
By Scott Philips We are in a new era, giving each of us significant pause to consider the consequences. The Coronavirus has changed our…
Mastering Business Transitions for Sustainable Growth
Navigating the complex landscape of business transitions is crucial for sustaining long-term growth. As you steer your enterprise through changes, whether due to market shifts…
Innovative Paths to Optimizing Business Performance
Discover the dynamic realm of optimizing business performance through innovative approaches. In this journey, you find yourself exploring transformative avenues that enhance performance management, ensuring…
The Power of Data-Driven Decisions in Scaling Your Business
Understanding how to maximize business growth through strategic insight requires a deep dive into business strategy development, allowing you to transform conceptual frameworks into actionable…
Seamless Business Transitions: A Roadmap to Success
Embarking on the path of business transitions requires careful navigation, involving strategic planning and the foresight to ensure a seamless shift. As you explore this…
A Look in the Mirror
By Sheri Philips (Board Member) When one thinks of the gifts that come from holding leadership positions, one generally thinks of the triumphs of…
Nurturing Growth Through a Strong Organizational Culture
A strong organizational culture acts as the cornerstone of revenue growth strategies. By instilling shared values and a unified mission, you create an environment where…
Great Leaders Serve
by Jay Hull Who Could Object? There is a lot of great discussion these days about “servant leadership.” It sounds so generous and kind;…
Smooth Business Transitions: A Succession Planning Guide
Navigating the complexities of business transitions can seem daunting, but implementing effective succession planning can ease the process. A well-crafted succession plan ensures that when…
Transformative Journeys in Business Leadership
In the realm of business leadership development, embarking on transformative journeys can dramatically shift your perspective and capabilities. As you engage in these evolutional paths,…
Cultivating Effective Leaders for Business Success
Developing exceptional leaders within a business is integral to achieving success and fostering growth. As you nurture leaders, focus on transformational leadership to inspire and…
From Uncertainty to Clarity: Making Smart Moves in Business Transitions
Navigating the landscape of business transitions requires careful attention as you steer your company through changes that can significantly impact its future. In this realm,…
Unlocking Success with Intelligent Business Strategies
Unlocking success in today’s competitive landscape requires intelligent business strategies that seamlessly integrate both innovation and analysis. You need to explore effective business growth strategies…
Why a Strong Company Culture Leads to Financial Success
When you examine your business landscape, the inherent culture within your organization becomes a pivotal force for unlocking revenue growth. By focusing on crafting an…
How a Strong Culture Translates to Higher Revenue
To foster sustainable revenue growth, you must embrace organizational culture as a key element in your business framework. It serves as a competitive advantage by…
Navigating Family Business Transitions for Success
Recognizing the unique dynamics at play in family-owned businesses is crucial when managing family business transitions and transactions. Each family business brings its own set…
How a Positive Work Environment Drives Business Success
The journey toward successful business growth often pivots on the less tangible yet incredibly impactful aspect of organizational culture. In fostering a positive environment, you…
When You Have to Rock the Boat: Managing Transitions
By Scott Philips Change is hard. It is often the harbinger of stress, confusion, aimlessness, and at its worst – anarchy amongst employees. Change can…
Introducing the TNP Diagnostic for Workforce Engagement and Motivation (DWEM)
By Stefanie Stern Over the years, Scott Philips – TruNorth Partners Principal and Founder, has developed several diagnostic tools that support teams in…
How Strong Organizational Cultures Foster Revenue Expansion
In the landscape of business, a robust organizational culture serves as the bedrock for revenue expansion. By fostering an environment where values align with the…
Unlocking Potential Through Business Strategy and Performance Optimization
Unlocking your business’s potential through strategic planning and performance optimization is a path to sustained success. By focusing on robust business strategy development, you can…
Managing Effective Business Transitions
Navigating the path of effective business transitions is essential in maintaining the vitality and longevity of your company. Whether you’re managing business continuity planning or…
Letting Go of the ‘I am What I Built’ Syndrome
By Scott Philips I’m often asked, “what is the hardest aspect of generational transition in a family-owned business?” It doesn’t take long to come…
Elevating Business Leadership Through Personal Growth
The journey of developing into a strong business leader intricately intertwines with your personal growth. Transformational leadership is at the heart of this evolution, unlocking…
Unlocking the Secrets to Growth Through Organizational Culture
Discover how deeply ingrained beliefs and behaviors shape a group’s environment, influencing everything from decision-making to day-to-day interactions. By tapping into the unique characteristics of…
Unlocking Growth: Strategic Planning Tips That Actually Work
Strategic planning is the heartbeat of business success, acting as a roadmap that guides you toward achieving your goals while avoiding potential pitfalls. By committing…
Navigating Business Transitions Effectively
Understanding how to handle business transitions effectively is crucial for ensuring the future health and longevity of your enterprise. As you maneuver through these changes,…
Mastering Business Transitions with Effective Succession Planning
Navigating the complexities of business transitions can seem overwhelming, but mastering the art of succession planning can ease this journey. You play a pivotal role…
The Untold Keys to Powerful Business Leadership
Effective leadership in business is an evolving journey that intertwines personal growth with strategic insight. To truly unlock the secrets of impactful leadership, one must…
What Every Leader Should Know About Navigating Major Business Changes
Transitioning a business successfully requires a strategic approach that prepares you for the challenges of change and growth. To ensure smooth sailing, focus on comprehensive…
The Most Important Trait That We Don’t Talk About Enough: Grit
By Stefanie Stern An Interview with TNP Founding Partner, Scott Philips Grit – a newer installation to the business world vernacular, is not likely…
Aviate. Navigate. Communicate. (Part One)
By Jay Hull My mentor and friend, Mike Schmeer, is a lawyer and a pilot. I am not a pilot. I’m not at all…
Nurturing Growth Through a Strong Organizational Culture
A strong organizational culture acts as the cornerstone of revenue growth strategies. By instilling shared values and a unified mission, you create an environment where…
Unlocking the Secrets of Dynamic Business Leadership
Delving into the nuances of dynamic business leadership reveals the potent power of transformational leadership, a style fostering innovation and adaptable change. As a leader,…
Cultivating Effective Business Leadership for Growth
Cultivating effective business leadership is a dynamic journey that fuels both company prosperity and individual evolution. By embracing transformational leadership, you harness strategies that inspire…
Preparing for the Future With a Strong Business Succession Plan
Navigating transitions in a business is akin to an artist mastering their craft. You must balance vision with careful planning, ensuring that any changes are…
Is it Really About the Money?
By Mark Klein Family run businesses are often quite successful. One or both spouses comes up with a great idea and together they build a…
The Scary Truth About Family Succession
By Scott Philips The decision is always scary – ‘who in the family is capable of effectively assuming and running the family business, keeping…
Growing Your Business Through Effective Succession Planning
In the dynamic world of business, ensuring growth requires strategic foresight, particularly through effective succession planning. You must prioritize the continuity of the enterprise by…
Why Leadership Development is the Key to Business Success
Engaging in business leadership development is like embarking on a transformative journey where you unlock hidden potential. As you delve into this process, you learn…
How Strong Organizational Culture Drives Revenue Growth
Exploring the intricate relationship between organizational culture and revenue growth reveals how deeply interconnected they are. As you dive into the essence of how a…
The Basics of Strategic Planning
By Scott Philips If you are a regular follower of the TNP blog, you are likely familiar with our strategic planning “lingo” because…
Adapting & Thriving: Business Transitions Done Right
Navigating the complexities of business transitions involves detailed preparation and foresight. As you consider the future of your enterprise, strategic planning becomes essential to ensure…
Empowering Leadership for Personal and Professional Growth
Empowering leadership forms the foundation of both personal and professional growth, bridging the gap between where you are now and where you aspire to be.…
How Performance Excellence Drives Business Success
Every step you take toward honing your business game reverberates in the very core of your enterprise. At the heart of this journey, business strategy…
Unlocking Profit Potential Through Organizational Culture
Discover how the essence of your organizational culture can be instrumental in boosting your company’s financial performance. A thriving culture acts as a competitive advantage,…
Driving Success through a Strong Organizational Culture
A strong organizational culture serves as the backbone of any successful enterprise. When your organization embraces a shared set of values and beliefs, it creates…
Why Culture-First Companies See More Growth
In the realm of business, the intertwining of organizational culture and financial success is more apparent than ever. By nurturing a culture that prioritizes values,…
Why Strategic Optimization is Key to Sustainable Business Growth
In an ever-evolving market, optimizing business strategy is essential for fostering growth. Implementing robust business growth strategies involves a detailed analysis of your current operations…
How Organizational Culture Fuels Revenue Growth
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the foundation of a thriving enterprise is often linked directly to its unique organizational culture. When you foster a…
How to Master Business Strategy for a Competitive Edge in 2025
In the realm of business strategy development, mastering strategy is essential for securing a competitive advantage. By crafting a well-defined plan, you can navigate the…
Two Critical Mistakes Executive Leaders Make with Their Time
By Erik Chilian Everyone has an idea of what “leadership” is or what “leaders” are supposed to do. Though all leadership has commonalities, executive…
The Interplay Between Organizational Culture and Financial Success
Organizational culture plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of a company. By fostering a culture that aligns with business objectives, you pave…
Making Business Transitions Smooth & Stress-Free
Crafting a roadmap for successful business transitions begins with a clear understanding of what lies ahead. As you embark on the journey of planning, it’s…
The Power of Strategy in Unlocking Business Growth
In a world where businesses constantly aim for growth, understanding strategic excellence is crucial. At the heart of business strategy development is the alignment of…
Adapting and Thriving in Business Transitions
Embarking on the path of business transitions is akin to navigating through uncharted waters. You’re tasked with ensuring a seamless transfer of responsibility and ownership,…
Mastering Business Leadership: What Actually Works in 2025
In the realm of business leadership, understanding the nuances of effective leadership is crucial. You might find that embracing transformational leadership principles helps you motivate…
Navigating the Complex World of Business Transitions and Succession
Embarking on the journey of business transitions and succession planning can feel daunting, yet it’s essential for the future of your enterprise. Whether you’re managing…
The Art of Managing Change and Navigating Business Shifts
In your journey of steering a business through transitions, you confront a pivotal process that ensures longevity and success. Navigating these transitions effectively requires a…
The Smart Way to Approach Business Optimization for Sustainable Growth
In the vast landscape of business, standing out requires more than just intuition and hard work; it calls for strategic precision. By optimizing your business…
Empowering Future Leaders Through Personal Development
In the dynamic landscape of business leadership development and personal growth, empowering future leaders through personal development is a cornerstone for success. As you embark…
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Leadership (And How to Find Your Own Style)
Embarking on the journey of business leadership development involves uncovering the potential that lies within you. Transformational leadership is about more than just authority; it’s…
Storm Clouds: Are they on the Horizon, or over your Head?
By Mark Klein Many small business owners are quite successful. They came up with a great idea and grew it into a thriving business.…
Game-Changing Business Strategies You Need
Mastering an effective business strategy is pivotal for achieving ultimate success within any industry. You begin by focusing on the broad objectives and identify what…
Driving Revenue Through an Aligned Organizational Culture
An aligned organizational culture serves as the backbone for driving substantial revenue growth. By fostering a shared mission and values, you can create an environment…
Why Personal Growth and Business Leadership Go Hand in Hand
Delving into the world of business leadership goes beyond achieving organizational goals; it’s a journey of personal metamorphosis. As you master the art of leadership,…
Guiding the Journey to Excellence in Leadership
Embarking on the path of leadership involves more than acquiring titles; it is a journey toward transformational leadership that reshapes how you inspire and motivate…
Powering Up Your Business with Smarter Strategies
Exploring the landscape of business growth, you discover the transformative power of well-crafted strategies that unlock potential. These smart business strategies serve as the backbone…
Telling the Hard Truth
By Stefanie Stern An interview with TNP Principals Scott Philips and Ed Johnson on the importance of having the hard conversations. Confrontation. For…
How a Strong Organizational Culture Drives Remarkable Revenue Growth
Imagine your organization as a vibrant ecosystem, where every element from values to behaviors intertwines to stimulate growth. In this complex web, organizational culture emerges…
5 Signs You Are Not Connecting with Your Team
By Scott Philips “So what?” That is my favorite question. When a leader tells me that something is important to them, my next question is,…
Time to Think, Act, and Engage Differently: Courageous Leadership
By Scott Philips I’m often asked what makes a great leader; it’s one of the foundational elements of my practice. There are a myriad…
How Organizational Culture Drives Business Success
When you view organizational culture as a critical component of business success, its core becomes vividly apparent. It shapes behaviors, influences decisions, and ultimately impacts…
Back to the Future (Planning Your Way Back to Normal)
By Scott Philips Coronavirus… enough already! We are all tired of the interruption, stress and negative impacts that this pandemic has presented for…
Building a Winning Culture: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know
In the realm of business, organizational culture plays a pivotal role in steering success. You might discover that a well-established culture not only shapes daily…
Where is There
By Scott Philips “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where…
The Culture-Revenue Connection: Building a Profitable Workplace
Exploring the intricate connection between organizational culture and revenue growth reveals a powerful relationship that’s often overlooked. Imagine a workplace where values, beliefs, and behaviors…
Do What You Love
By Jay Hull We often hear statements like this: “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life,” or, “Follow your…