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Alignment Is the New Growth Hack: Strategy, Structure & Systems That Scale
Many businesses stall not because of a bad strategy, but because their structure and systems aren’t aligned to support it. In this post, we explore how aligning these three growth gears—strategy, structure, and systems—can eliminate execution gaps and unlock scalable, sustainable success. Ready to realign and grow with clarity? Start here.
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Jul 173 min read


From Silos to Synergy: Engaging Communities with the ILF Blueprint
Discover how the Innovativeness Leadership Framework (ILF) drives inclusive innovation by aligning principled leadership, accessible tools, and empowered people. This blog explores how ILF fuels entrepreneurial and corporate ecosystems, with real-world insights from Prince George’s County and the Angel Investor Survey. Learn how belonging powers sustainable, stakeholder-driven innovation.
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
May 265 min read


Building Your Innovativeness Muscles – Part 2: The EX Innovativeness Training Plan for Culture-Driven Innovation
Empower your team, elevate your culture, and build innovation from the inside out with this EX-focused leadership training plan.
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Mar 314 min read


Building Your Innovativeness Muscles-Part 1: CX Innovativeness Training Program for Leaders
Train your CX like endurance—build trust, deepen relationships, and create experiences that fuel innovation from the outside in.
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Mar 314 min read


Innovate From Within: How to Lead Boldly in Your Current Role (Part 2)
Lead boldly from where you are—no title needed. Reframe your role, embrace innovation, and build influence. Start leading today!
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Feb 44 min read


Lead Boldly: Discover the Power of Leadership Beyond the Corporate Mold (Part 1)
If you’ve been building people up, driving meaningful results, and serving as the steady compass in uncertain times, congratulations—you’re
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Jan 24 min read


Innovation and Equity in Tandem: Strategies for Empowering Leaders and Teams (Part 2)
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the fusion of innovation and equity is not just a trend but a necessity for sustainable...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Dec 11, 20247 min read


The Innovativeness Leadership Framework: Driving Equity and Transformation in Organizations (Part 1)
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, organizations are continuously challenged to not only innovate but also create equitable...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Oct 31, 20244 min read


Unlocking Growth: Strategic Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Business Success
In the fast-paced world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the difference between thriving and merely surviving often boils...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Aug 15, 20245 min read


Transforming Business Strategy: Igniting Innovation through Strategic Alignment and Metrics Planning (Part 3 of 3)
Welcome back to the third and final installment of our blog series on the Innovativeness Leadership Framework. If you've followed our...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Jun 20, 20249 min read


Transforming Business Strategy: Harnessing the Innovativeness Leadership Framework for Long-Term Success (Part 2 of 3)
Introduction Are you a business leader looking to transform your organization's strategy and achieve long-term success? Look no further...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Apr 16, 20247 min read


Honoring African American Contributions in the Arts
A Brief Overview of Black History Month Since 1976, the United States has recognized the month of February as Black History Month (BHM)....
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Feb 19, 20246 min read


Unlocking the Power of Innovativeness in Small and Medium-sized Businesses: A Guide for Leaders (Part 1 of 3)
Introduction Unlocking the power of innovativeness is crucial for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to stay competitive in...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Dec 7, 20236 min read


StratXcellence: Inspiring Innovators.
Welcome to StratXcellence, your trusted source for innovation strategy insights and professional leadership expertise. Established in...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Oct 27, 20232 min read


How AI Can Help Small Business Owners Develop Better Leaders
In the fast-evolving landscape of technology, small businesses are seeking innovative ways to stay competitive and relevant. One of the...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Oct 4, 202311 min read


How to look at your business through an Innovativeness lens
What is innovativeness? Innovativeness refers to the ability to come up with new and creative ideas or solutions to problems. It involves...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Aug 14, 202310 min read


Integrity is a Superpower
This series of posts highlights Stratascension's values and why each one is so important to not only the founder but to any leader that...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Jun 13, 20238 min read


Innovating for the Sake of Innovating?!!?
This series of posts highlights Stratascension's values and why each one is so important to not only the founder ,but to any leader that...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
May 8, 20236 min read


Empathy in Action
This series of posts highlights Stratascension values and why each one is so important to not only the founder ,but to any leader that is...
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Mar 28, 20238 min read


The Pursuit of Excellence
This series of posts highlights Stratascension values and why each one is so important to not only the founder but to any leader that is des
Dr. Malcolm Tyson
Dec 28, 20226 min read
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