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Mimi Macksoud

Jun 16, 2021

Well-being: Two Dimensions

Wellbeing was a universal theme this past year. Our panelists expressed deep concern for the health and safety of their employees.

Donald Plumley

Jun 15, 2021

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Flying and eating out. Concern about the Delta variant, states with low vaccination rates, and implications for the fall. The Board's role t

A Better Recovery This Time: (re)Ignite Growth #1

Tom Doorley

Jun 9, 2021

A Better Recovery This Time: (re)Ignite Growth #1

Our recovery from the 2008 global recession was historically slow. Business leaders stayed in the bunkers too long.

(re)Ignite Growth - How to Create Today's Navigation Plans

Sage Partners

Mar 11, 2021

(re)Ignite Growth - How to Create Today's Navigation Plans

Today’s CEOs are like ship captains who find themselves thrust into treacherous seas and hazardous weather conditions.

CEOs tell how a “Winning Mindset” drives growth

Kathy Schaller

Jan 22, 2021

CEOs tell how a “Winning Mindset” drives growth

During the second virtual event of our (re)Ignite Growth series, Winning with a Growth Mindset, Sage Partners led a panel discussion with...

(re)Ignite Growth - Turn Lessons from 2020 into Actions in 2021

Sage Partners

Jan 8, 2021

(re)Ignite Growth - Turn Lessons from 2020 into Actions in 2021

Disruption in 2020 forced dramatic change. What have leaders learned about their company’s customers, organizations, operations, and more?

Marc Fox

Nov 19, 2020

Von Gahlen - (re)Igniting Growth

Editor's Update 25 November: Von Gahlen won the 2020 King Willem Award, presented by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands! Well done!...

Sage Accelerator Nijmegen: 23-24 November

Marc Fox

Nov 18, 2020

Sage Accelerator Nijmegen: 23-24 November

Our next Sage Accelerator session is set for 23-24 November in Arnhem – Nijmegen – Wageningen area. The Sage Accelerator is the first...

Sage Partners

Sep 28, 2020

(re)Ignite Growth - A Winning Mindset

Sage Partners leads a conversation on how to (re)Ignite Growth during the COVID era To (re)Ignite Growth, organizations need to adopt a...

Tom Doorley

Sep 1, 2020

Failure Can Be Good

In short, he failed. But that's not the end of the story.

Sage Partners

Aug 26, 2020

(re)Ignite Growth - Virtual Event

Virtual Event - a conversation how to (re)Ignite Growth during the COVID era

Embracing Uncertainty to (re)Ignite Growth – An Unnatural Act?

Rich Schneider

Jul 30, 2020

Embracing Uncertainty to (re)Ignite Growth – An Unnatural Act?

If you go to 10 of your most trusted sources of business advice and counsel, you are bound to get 15 different “expert opinions”

We've done it before, we can do it again - sharing a few words of encouragement

Tom Doorley

Jul 20, 2020

We've done it before, we can do it again - sharing a few words of encouragement

We all know the rest of the story. David is encouraging us to do it again.

Donald Plumley

Jun 3, 2020

Getting the wind back in your sails

What is your plan for the second half of 2020, then looking forward to 2021 and beyond?

After the Virus: What Could the Future Look Like?

Cedric Crocker

Apr 8, 2020

After the Virus: What Could the Future Look Like?

While it was certain something would disrupt the economy at some point - virtually no one anticipated a virus as a major economic disruptor.

Seeing 20:20 in 2020 - Get Ready for Success

Cedric Crocker

Dec 3, 2019

Seeing 20:20 in 2020 - Get Ready for Success

With the new business year kicking off soon, now is a good time to ask: Are you, your team, and your company ready for success in 2020?

Sage Partners

Nov 19, 2019

Sage Partners ontmoeten 60e regionale ondernemer | Sage Partners meets 60th regional entrepreneur

Read more about the ambitions of the Sage Venture Accelerator and the role of The Economic Board.

Sage Partners

Nov 12, 2019

Bringing the Circular Economy to California: Dutch trade mission & Sage Partners share perspectives

Sage Partners Cedric Crocker and Donald Plumley shared their cross-border experiences and market-entry advice at a panel discussion.

Bracing for the Next Downturn: 3 Questions to Ask About Your Business Now

Cedric Crocker

Sep 17, 2019

Bracing for the Next Downturn: 3 Questions to Ask About Your Business Now

"Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Warren Buffet memorably made his comment about company exposure...

Five “Must Have” Characteristics of a Compelling Investor Deck

John Hansen

Sep 4, 2019

Five “Must Have” Characteristics of a Compelling Investor Deck

Our team at Sage Partners hears hundreds of investor pitches annually. Many of us start with the “R-W-W” framework as an overarching...

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