Accidental Culture: Why It Happens “We’re making more money than ever, so why does it feel like everything is falling apart?” The question hung in the air of Maria’s office. As the new president of a family-owned manufacturing firm, she had inherited a business that was, by all financial metrics, a runaway success. Yet, she spent her days [ Read More ]
What Growth Actually Feels Like At the end of the first workshop in Aileron’s Becoming a More Conscious Leader 12-month program, a participant laughed and sighed while sharing, “I feel like I’ve been through a workout — for my brain and my heart.” That’s not unusual. In fact, it’s expected. As Erika Alessandrini, Aileron Leadership Coach, often reminds [ Read More ]
When Pressure Takes Over, What Happens Next Defines Your Leadership Picture this: A CEO walks into a meeting just after a tense call with a client. Frustration lingers. An employee raises a concern — and the CEO snaps. The conversation shuts down. Nothing gets solved. Later, the CEO regrets it. The issue was minor. The reaction wasn’t. We’ve [ Read More ]
The Most Effective Leadership Begins Within The room was quiet. A group of leaders — directors, owners, C-suite executives, and entrepreneurs — sat in a circle. Some crossed their arms, others leaned back, cautious and curious. One participant, a director of operations at a mid-sized company, admitted: “I thought this would be about managing my team better. But [ Read More ]
If you’re a business owner who doesn’t have a plan for how your business will continue without you, you’re not alone. ~70% of family-owned businesses fail to survive the transition from the first to the second generation, and only about 12% make it to the third. 47% of family business owners looking to retire in the next five [ Read More ]
Your calendar and to-do list are probably screaming at you to delegate, but in case that isn't enough, here are eight evidence-based reasons you should invest in learning how to harness this leadership superpower. Increased engagement: Employees who feel their managers delegate effectively are 63% more engaged at work. Source: HBR Higher retention: 91% of employees say that [ Read More ]
Every journey has a starting point, and for Danny McGeady, now owner of JEM Designs, it began with a desire for freedom. Dissatisfied with corporate life and craving independence, he went on to start his own path at 24 years old. With little expertise but a strong determination, Danny took the leap into entrepreneurship, co-founding JEM Designs in [ Read More ]
Professional management is a team sport — it’s easier, more effective, and more transformative when your entire team is onboard. Here’s how you’ll benefit from bringing your leadership team with you on the journey, and how Activating Professional Management can set them up to succeed. 1. You’ll have powerful change leaders Installing professional management across the organization is [ Read More ]
America’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy; small businesses are responsible for 63% of new jobs in the last 25+ years, represent 99.9% of all businesses in America, and employ 46% of America’s private sector employees. It’s clear business owners and small business leaders have one of the most important roles in our society — and [ Read More ]
As a business owner, you understand that running a business is a team sport and your team is your most valuable asset. Your team members are the people who turn your vision into a reality and help you grow your business. As you work to install professional management in your organization, Activating Professional Management can help you onboard [ Read More ]
Your Content Goes HereSome of the greatest challenges a business owner faces can also feel like the loneliest — setting the direction for the business, navigating changes in the external environment, and preparing to leave the business to the next generation of leadership are emotionally, mentally daunting tasks. Which is why Aileron exists — to equip business owners and leaders [ Read More ]
Aileron’s flagship program, Course for Presidents®, teaches you fundamental skills to direct, operate, and control your business. Key areas of focus include leadership, strategy, people development, business structure, organizational performance, and culture. This in-person program offers a hands-on learning experience that's been transforming businesses for more than 25 years. We’re excited to share we’ve been enhancing and refining the [ Read More ]
