Dr. Patty Ann

As leaders look toward 2026, most are focused on the obvious:faster technology, tighter margins, and increasing pressure to perform. Those things matter.But they aren’t what will cost companies the most. The biggest risk I see going into 2026 isn’t technical.It’s behavioral. Specifically—hesitation. I don’t see leaders struggling because they don’t know what to do.I see […]

Every few decades, business hits an inflection point.2026 is one of them. AI is advancing at a pace most leaders weren’t prepared for. Processes are faster. Information is instant. Decisions are expected now—not later. And yet, many companies are discovering something unexpected. The more technology they add, the more human issues surface. AI isn’t eliminating

Let’s clear up the biggest misconception in leadership:Most leaders don’t have a time problem.They have a prioritization problem. Time moves with or without you — but your focus is yours to direct.And how you spend it says more about your leadership than any strategy deck ever could. Your calendar is a mirror.It reflects what you truly prioritize… not what

Most leaders can read a balance sheet. Very few can read a room.         But the ones who do both — who pair business intelligence with emotional intelligence — build the kind of success that lasts. Because behind every profit margin, there’s a person.Behind every quarterly report, there’s a relationship. The Real Currency of Leadership In

Everyone’s chasing performance metrics, AI tools, and new business hacks.But the real competitive edge in today’s workplace isn’t technology — it’s humanity. Empathy has quietly become the most profitable skill in business —because leaders who understand people always outperform those who just manage them. What Empathy Really Means in Business  Empathy isn’t about being “nice.” It’s

Why Gratitude Is a Business Strategy As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, most leaders are thinking about two things: time with family… and the final sprint to year-end. But Thanksgiving offers a powerful reminder we often overlook in business: Gratitude isn’t just personal. Gratitude is strategic. And the way we show appreciation in our personal

You can automate systems.You can outsource processes.But you can’t automate trust. And that’s exactly why relationships — and the soft skills that build them — are every leader’s hardest and most profitable asset. While strategy sets direction, it’s relationships that determine how far and how fast your business grows. The Real Bottom Line of Leadership

No leader succeeds alone. Behind every breakthrough, every bold decision, and every thriving company is a team that knows how to work together. Collaboration and teamwork aren’t just “nice-to-have” skills — they are business essentials. When people bring their unique strengths to the table and align toward a shared goal, the results are greater than the

When it comes to leadership, few soft skills are as misunderstood—and underutilized—as delegation. Too many leaders still believe delegation is about “dumping work” or “lightening their load.” In reality, delegation is one of the most powerful trust-building tools available to a leader. When you delegate effectively, you don’t just get tasks off your plate—you grow

Innovation Through Curiosity & Open-Mindedness: The Soft Skill That Fuels Growth When you hear “innovation,” you might think of technology, disruption, or billion-dollar ideas. But the real spark of innovation isn’t found in a lab or a spreadsheet — it’s found in the soft skill of curiosity. Curiosity opens the door to new possibilities. Innovation is