Where would we be without leaders who rise to the challenge? Adversity galvanizes the desire, strengthens the core, and incites changes that lay the groundwork for future results. The work of innovation is hard, but the results are satisfying. Indeed, we reap what we sow.
Many organizations have begun realizing the benefits of some tough "sowing" over the last couple years. They will tell you that although the challenges may change over time, the fundamentals of leadership and organizational success have not changed. The messages in this year's edition of The CEO Advantage Journal reinforce these fundamentals. The wisdom shared by this year's contributors is the culmination (reaping) of decades of diligent effort and practical experience (sowing).
A highly functional team with a strong leader, a clear and compelling strategy, and the discipline to execute that strategy is the recipe for increasing enterprise value. As simple as that sounds, it is only achieved through disciplined practice.