CEOs know that one of their primary responsibilities is to spend time on a regular basis on the big picture.  When we set aside time to “meet with ourselves,” this thinking time is often hijacked by day-to-day operations and fires.  Even when we do have that time, it is often difficult to brainstorm and think “outside

If you Google “art of negotiation,” there are 11.1 million results. If you started adding in the amount of publications, seminars, training courses, etc. – it becomes clear that negotiating effectively can be a very complicated skill to master. We tend to think about negotiation in terms of big transactions – like asking for a

Buying and shopping local is a widely supported trend not only in our city of Lafayette, but across the State of Louisiana. This trend helps to support the longevity of our small businesses on the consumer side of the business, but how can these companies ensure longevity from within the business? There are 424,475 small

An Interview with Phyllis Arceneaux,  What is the difference between someone who is respected as a leader versus someone who may hold the title but garner little respect? Generally when people talk about someone who is a great leader, they describe them as being decisive, trustworthy, powerful, courageous, authentic, compassionate, and collaborative. The successful leader

EXCELERANT awarded in two categories for exceptional leadership development programs at 2016 Leadership Excellence Awards  EXCELERANT has achieved two national awards for outstanding achievement in leadership development and executive coaching. EXCELERANT was recognized by HR.com’s Leadership Excellence Magazine at the February LEAD2016 Conference and Leadership Excellence Awards in Nashville, Tenn., and is currently ranked No.