Category: E-Newsletter

Busted Brackets & Better Habits: The Real Key to Success March Madness reminds us of a truth we can’t ignore, when the pressure is on, we don’t magically rise to the occasion… we fall back on our habits. The question is: are your habits setting you up to win? Busted brackets, last-second shots, game-changing moments… […]

March Madness reminds us of something we often forget in our day-to-day work: when the pressure is on, no one rises to the occasion, they fall back on their preparation. Lisa Hayes (Director of Strategic Development and Leadership Growth) has recently been supporting clients with improving their communication and presentation skills. Here are some highlights […]

March is wrapping up, and that means a lot of things. For many of us, it means busted brackets! The agony of knowing we could have made better picks, the excitement of a last-second shot to advance “just one more round”…and the annual question: why do I keep doing this? As a graduate of the University of South […]

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m just not good at that,” or “I’ll never be able to do it like they do”? Those quiet thoughts matter more than you think. Just like Peter shared in his article, the stories we tell ourselves don’t just live in our minds… they show up in our actions. […]

Try this exercise: Think about a common challenge for many professionals—public speaking. Before your next presentation or meeting, take five minutes to visualize it going exactly right. Picture yourself walking to the front of the room confident and relaxed. See yourself speaking clearly, connecting with your audience, and noticing nods of agreement as your message lands. Visualize finishing […]

Peter’s message this month highlighted a powerful truth: companies that invest in people see long-term results. But here’s the other side of that coin… growth isn’t just an organizational responsibility. As leaders and professionals, we each have the opportunity (and responsibility) to personally invest in ourselves. Just like a company wouldn’t expect a machine to run indefinitely […]

I recently attended an event where I was able to hear Greenville, SC Mayor Knox White speak. He was sharing some stories and the one that struck me was about the common trait he has seen with successful companies and leaders – he said, “you don’t invest in capital projects unless you are confident in […]

We are excited to share some important news with you! Effective January 1, 2026, The Carolina Leadership Group, LLC (LMI-Carolinas) will officially merge with OpX Solutions LLC to create a unified and stronger provider of leadership development and organizational excellence throughout the Southeast. With this strategic merger, we combine the trusted, personalized services from The Carolina Leadership Group, LLC with […]

“We first make our habits, then our habits make us.” – John Dryden “Habit is either the best of servants, or the worst of masters.” — Emmons As we gear up for a new year, it’s natural to start thinking about how we can shape our daily routines to bring more balance and joy to […]

Peter Mierke, new CEO of OpX Solutions, gives a brief highlight of our 2023 accomplishments and welcomes all clients for 2024.