Joseph Willmott

Right now, the businesses that will win in 2026 are the ones that can get the most attention. Not necessarily the biggest. Not always the cheapest. Not even the ones with the best logo, although let’s be honest, a bad logo still hurts. The winners will be the businesses

Luck and execution are not enemies. They are partners.

First impressions distort our personal relationships; they can actively sabotage our business outcomes.

Strong offers don’t rely on pressure—they create clarity. When value is clear, risk is reduced, and timing makes sense, customers find it easier to say yes.

Ethical leadership is more than a moral stance—it’s a competitive advantage that builds trust, strengthens culture, and drives long-term business success.

Super connectors don’t build large networks—they build meaningful ones. By focusing on trust, empathy, and contribution, they create relationships that generate lasting value.

Team performance often reflects culture more than strategy. Understanding the stages of culture helps leaders guide teams from disengagement to collaboration and ultimately toward shared purpose and impact.

On May 2 and 3, a small group of 21 business professionals gathered at the Inn at the Quay for something unusual. Not another strategy session. Not another networking event. A two-day immersion into a skill most leaders rely on—but few have ever been formally taught: Intuition. This