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When Desperation Strikes: How Public Companies Navigate Crisis
In the high-stakes world of public markets, perception is power and performance is survival. When public companies face desperate...

jilliankulakowski
Jun 24 min read


Building Self-Trust Amidst Organizational Challenges and Uncertainty
In today’s rapid-paced environment, organizations encounter significant challenges that create a sense of uncertainty. Events such as...

jilliankulakowski
May 14 min read


The Power of Daily Habits in Strengthening Confidence: How Small Routines Create Big Shifts
Confidence isn’t built overnight. In my latest article, I’m exploring how small daily habits—like journaling, movement, sleep, and...

jilliankulakowski
May 12 min read


The Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence: Crossing the Chasm
From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence A deeply personal reflection on the journey of self-development and the inner work it takes to build...

jilliankulakowski
May 14 min read


Reframing Failure as a Confidence Builder: Shifting Perspectives from Defeat to Feedback
Growth, Failure & Confidence Failure is often seen as the ultimate setback, a blemish on an otherwise flawless path to success. Whether...

jilliankulakowski
May 14 min read


From the Firehouse to the Boardroom: What Business Leaders Can Learn from Firefighter Training
Firefighters train for the unknown. They rehearse scenarios, learn from past calls, and perfect their ability to pivot in an instant....

jilliankulakowski
May 15 min read


Leadership Under Fire: What the Fire Service Can Teach the Business World About Leading in Crisis
Firefighters are trained to make critical decisions under extreme pressure. Their ability to remain calm, communicate clearly, & trust...

jilliankulakowski
May 15 min read


The Quiet Power of Self-Trust: How Confidence Grows When You Start Believing in Yourself
🚨 Want unshakable confidence? Stop borrowing it. Start building it. Early in your career, confidence comes from external validation;...

jilliankulakowski
May 14 min read


Commitment Ceremony: Driving Alignment and Leadership Buy-In
Workshops and project kickoffs often suffer from misalignment, lack of executive buy-in, and competing priorities. What if we could fix...

jilliankulakowski
May 12 min read


Strategic Design: An OKR-Inspired Framework
Developing a strategy requires clarity, focus, and adaptability. Using an OKR-inspired framework, this approach outlines a step-by-step...

jilliankulakowski
Mar 114 min read


Chronicles of the Office Strategy War Room
Story 3: Jargon Apocalypse It was a Tuesday morning when the email arrived. Subject line: “Strategic Alignment Touchpoint.” Dennis...

jilliankulakowski
Mar 112 min read


Chronicles of the Office Strategy War Room
Story 2: Performance Review Purgatory The air in the conference room was thick with unspoken tension. Dennis sat stiffly in his chair,...

jilliankulakowski
Mar 112 min read


Short Story Series: Chronicles of the Office Strategy War Room
Story 1: The Genius Playbook The conference room clock ticked ominously toward the top of the hour. Employees filtered in, some clutching...

jilliankulakowski
Mar 113 min read


A Meaningful Value Proposition | The Foundation of Success
In today’s crowded marketplace, what makes your organization stand out? Beyond products, services, or price points, it’s the ability to...

jilliankulakowski
Jan 233 min read


Understanding Components of an Organizational Ecosystem
"Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first." -Simon Sinek ⭐: Favorite Programs | 💡: Tips | 🔑: Key Notes...

jilliankulakowski
Jan 2112 min read


Guide to Designing a Maturity Model
In a recent article, Define a Five-Year Strategic Journey with Built-In Maturity Checkpoints , I explored the importance of these tools...

jilliankulakowski
Jan 212 min read


Designing an Organization for Future Success
This final article marks the conclusion of our strategic planning series. We started with Designing Bold Strategies: A Blueprint for...

jilliankulakowski
Jan 205 min read


Define a Five-Year Strategic Journey with Built-In Maturity Checkpoints
In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, organizations must look beyond short-term goals and embrace a strategic vision that spans...

jilliankulakowski
Jan 204 min read


Leveraging Insights to Drive Strategic Decision-Making
Building on the insights discussed in Designing Bold Strategies: A Blueprint for Transformational Success , we recognize that in today’s...

jilliankulakowski
Jan 203 min read


Designing Bold Strategies: A Blueprint for Transformational Success
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, organizations can no longer rely on incremental change to stay competitive. To thrive,...

jilliankulakowski
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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