By Roland J. Martinez, Chairman, The Sterling Council
Leadership today is fundamentally different than it was even a few years ago. The pace is faster. Expectations are higher. The margin for error is smaller. Yet too many leaders are still … Read More
Alaa A. El-Halwagy, Chairman, Sterling International
A systems perspective in the context of a leadership system reframes leadership from an individual-centric activity to an interconnected, dynamic capability embedded across an organization, rather than focusing solely on the traits or behaviors … Read More
Roland J. Martinez, Board Chairman, The Sterling Council
Accountability drives performance in any organization—only when it is integrated with other systems, not applied inconsistently. Within the framework of the Sterling Criteria for Performance Excellence, accountability isn’t just about holding frontline … Read More
March 17, 2026
Randy Ledbetter, Founder & CEO, R Ledbetter & Associates
Silos within an organization hinder innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. A siloed structure causes different departments to work in isolation, leading to communication gaps, disconnected strategies, and operational … Read More
March 10, 2026
Dr. Raina Knox, DM, MBA, PMP, Co-Founder, President & CEO | Stratex Solutions LLC
It often starts with a courteous email.
The subject line is professional. The first sentence is courteous. However, by the second paragraph, the … Read More
March 3, 2026
Monique Akanbi, SHRM Membership Initiatives Director
Across industries, leaders are investing more than ever in employee engagement.
Pulse surveys. Recognition programs. Wellness initiatives. Leadership town halls. New communication platforms.
And yet, many organizations quietly ask the same … Read More
February 27, 2026
By Dione Geiger, President, The Sterling Council
Across industries, I’m hearing the same quiet concern among leaders.
Revenue may be up. A major initiative may have succeeded. Engagement scores may have improved. Yet beneath those results lies … Read More
February 23, 2026
By Gregory J. Cowan, Director of Strategic Planning, Justice Administrative Commission
When strategy is not connected to our daily activities, it can feel theoretical. In Sterling’s language, this translates to a strategy that may have an approach … Read More
February 16, 2026
By Gordon Klein, Founder & CEO, Reflect Excellence, LLC
Fortune 500 companies lose an estimated $31.5 billion a year due to failing to share knowledge across teams. Not because the data doesn’t exist — it does. There’s … Read More
February 11, 2026
By Bob Madeiros, CEO, Nature Coast Quality Associates, LLC
Across industries, leaders are watching a troubling pattern unfold. High performers are disengaging. Trusted team members are exhausted. Top talent is quietly walking out the door. Too often, … Read More