A million years ago (i.e. pre-pandemic), folks told me that my direct and candid advice was much like a coach. Curious about this, I enrolled in George Mason’s Coaching for Executive Leadership program. I put in the work and eventually became certified by ICF (the International Coach Federation). It was there that I learned the […]
After a few crazy years where it seemed like anyone and everyone was being acquired, the market has moved to a new phase of activity. At a networking event, I asked some M&A folks how they thought the market was doing. Still busy but more selective is the feedback I heard. Selling your company is […]
I’ve recently come back from RES2024, a conference focused on tribal companies, both in the federal and commercial space. The conference had over 4,500 attendees from what had to be every state and every type of company. While my world is all GovCon, it was interesting to see the depth and breadth of the different […]
Much has been written about the dos and do nots of attending conferences. But little has been geared towards the user experience. I wrote this while on a plane heading to my first major conference of the season and reflected on some thoughts about what makes it work and what doesn’t. Accessibility. I want access […]
Washington Business Journal recently wrote an article about how the progress of women on corporate boards has now hit a wall. After a few years of progress, the past 1-2 years have slowed down dramatically. The article quotes the nonprofit 50/50 Women on Boards as saying that we were on track for gender parity […]
It’s the season of love, or so we’ve been programmed to believe by the corporate folks over at Hallmark. But we embrace the season…because having Feb be only about Groundhog Day just isn’t doing it for us. As we reflect on love, the question is what do we love about GovCon? There are a million […]
In what is now an annual rite of passage, federal contractors face another potential government shutdown. This one looks more likely to happen than in years past. But fear not, it’s not our first rodeo. Here’s some quick, actionable advice. Is it different from any other article you’ve already seen on this subject? Not really, […]
In the world of government contracting (GovCon), being “bankable” is crucial for success. It refers to the qualities that make a company attractive to lenders, investors, and federal agencies. Bankability ensures access to financing, a competitive edge, and strong relationships with government agencies.
“If you aren’t growing, you are dying” is a common refrain for many businesspeople. We all look at growth as an absolute must, and in most cases, it is. But damn is it hard. And messy.
We know that DEIAB is important for creating an inclusive and successful workplace environment. It’s not simply a trend or lingo in the industry; it’s a movement. It’s about creating a more equitable environment where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of their background. DEIAB, meaning diversity, equity, inclusion, access & belonging, provides a wealth of obvious benefits to a company, as well as a selection of hidden benefits that emerge over time as company culture begins to shift to a more equitable and fair interpretation than was previously established.
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