BLUE SAGE BLOG
The Power of Association: How Joining an Industry Group Can Boost Your Credibility and Influence
Gaining credibility and using influence is critical for success in the fast-paced business world. Whether you are an aspiring leader, an experienced professional, or an entrepreneur, joining an industry organization is one of the most beneficial ways to build your...
Optimize Your Online Presence in 1 Hour or Less
Optimizing your online presence establishes credibility, fosters meaningful connections, and enhances your digital brand. In the interconnected world of digital marketing, your online presence is your online calling card. Just as a savvy entrepreneur strategically...
Adopt an Attitude of Gratitude
The volunteer community is a membership organization’s heart and soul. Their contribution is priceless and the organization couldn’t function without them. Not only do they make things happen behind the scenes, but they also express the values of the organization in...
6 Lessons I Learned from Teaching in a COVID-era Classroom
If teachers had playbooks, they might include lesson plans, class materials, presentations, exercises and activities and assessments that support the course learning objectives. When I walk into a classroom, I’ve got my playbook ready for that day’s class. But last...
Canary in the Coal Mine or Canary in the Classroom?
“Mom, why are you doing this?” A text message I’ve received many times in the past few weeks from my daughter – a millennial whose employer (along with her husband’s) has decided to wait until 2021 before they allow employees back into the workplace. I am a primary...
The Challenge and Opportunity of Effective Strategy Execution
According to a recent study by the Harvard Business Review, only 8% of leaders manage strategy execution effectively. Furthermore, leaders who can strategize well are most likely to be able to put the strategy into place, but only because they happen to make the right...