Goal Achievement | Leadership Alignment | Career Equity | Client Growth | Leadership Help | Jan Torrisi-Mokwa | Congruence Inc | St. Louis Missouri

Leaders always think ahead. The best, not only imagine a future filled with success but they also have a plan for the worst.

The Humane Society of Missouri Women’s Leadership Council is dedicated to supporting the mission of the Humane Society and ensuring it has the resources it needs to rescue and shelter helpless animals during a natural disaster.

When the worst happens, like the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Mo., The Humane Society of Missouri’s – Animal Cruelty Task Force/Disaster Response Team (ACT) is there.

With a New Year underway, what are you and your firm leaders envisioning for 2012 and beyond? In Using Vision to Shape the Future, Author Anthony Bell cites a Harvard University study conducted by John Kotter and Jim Heskett of 207 companies in 22 industries over 11 years. They found that companies with vision-led cultures significantly outperform those without one in four categories:

The Marian Middle School Board of Directors knows the value of relentlessly reviewing strategic goals.

Increased alumni engagement, growth in operating reserves, and enhanced graduate support are just a few of the objectives the Board, staff and supporters of the school’s mission achieved “on purpose” this year.

Firms focused on growth know that identifying and selecting new leaders is a serious investment of time, energy and talent. The wrong choice can have long lasting consequences on the firm’s reputation – and most importantly – results. To manage this risk, firms will spend extensive resources on selection processes, search firms, board reviews, etc. Yet, it is ironic that once the selection is made, the courtship and planning ends abruptly.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) knows relationships have the power to change and transform lives. After more than 100 years, they remain true to their founders’ vision to bring caring role models into the lives of children. Today, they operate in all 50 states and in 12 countries around the world. BBBS of Eastern Missouri is recognized as one of the most effective agencies in the national organization. Their progressive staff, board and a culture of accountability focus on impact through innovation to serve more than 1,900 children throughout Eastern Missouri.