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Excelerant is so proud to share that our Managing Partner, Phyllis Arceneaux, has been acknowledged as one of the 2019 Most Interesting People.   Original article published 1/21/2019, Shanna P. Dickens, Acadiana Lifestyle: Phyllis Arceneaux Bringing Joy To Business The term often used to describe Phyllis Arceneaux is “serial entrepreneur.”  Growing up, if Arceneaux wantedRead more

Through conversations with hundreds of leaders over the past 15 years, we found a common challenge– communicating about accountability and performance. #Excelerant has created a simple solution. What is it: It’s called a Performance Success Plan, a simple solution to improve accountability that: • Identifies agreed upon expectations for a position • Creates a developmentRead more

The Future: Imagine you are reading about your company in a future issue of Forbes or an important industry magazine. What does the future article say about your business operations, your products and services, your financials? What does this future article praise about your Executive Leadership? How do your employees describe your senior leadership teamRead more

Core values define what is truly important to an organization. They are non-negotiable when making business decisions. Core values are consistent and typically do not change much over time, or for different situations or people. They do not sway with the trends and fads of the day – and they do not shift for the sakeRead more

Meet Michael. Michael is an executive who is passionate about leadership. Michael has been tasked with the responsibility of implementing a leadership development program within his organization. While he understands that developing leaders positively impacts company culture and success, his everyday demands make it difficult to focus on where to start.     Enter Excelerant. Michael worksRead more

What is leadership coaching? JILL: A coaching conversation is different than the type of conversation you would have with a friend. A coach listens, reflects and sometimes interrupts the client’s story, challenging them to explore new possibilities. Our clients, especially leaders at a higher level, often feel like they are alone and don’t have someone toRead more

CEOs know that one of their primary responsibilities is to spend time on a regular basis on the big picture.  When we set aside time to “meet with ourselves,” this thinking time is often hijacked by day-to-day operations and fires.  Even when we do have that time, it is often difficult to brainstorm and think “outsideRead more

Buying and shopping local is a widely supported trend not only in our city of Lafayette, but across the State of Louisiana. This trend helps to support the longevity of our small businesses on the consumer side of the business, but how can these companies ensure longevity from within the business? There are 424,475 smallRead more

Defining the Role of the Chief Executive As the chief executive of your company, your role can be daunting. You have ultimate responsibility across the company for everything from Strategy, Finance, and Talent Management to Operations and Business Development. The Dilemma You may be suffering from the same dilemma or challenge many Executives face –Read more