Leaders Don’t Shape Culture By What They Say Leaders Shape It By What We Notice and What We Reward I’ve been sitting with this truth recently because it’s easy—too easy—for leaders to assume our values are clear simply because we post them on a wall, include them in onboarding, mention them at all‑hands, or reference […]
A Smarter Location Strategy Starts Before You Pick a Site A Smarter Location Strategy Starts Before You Pick a Site In 2026, the “perfect” site is disappearing faster than ever. And the old playbook strategy of choosing a location first and worrying about incentives later is quietly eroding project ROI. Manufacturing, logistics, and data-intensive companies are […]
What Factors Matter Most in Manufacturing Site Selection Today? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) State of Manufacturing Tour What I appreciate most about this year’s manufacturing site selection tour is how grounded it is in reality — not rhetoric. From Cleveland to Houston From Cleveland’s focus on innovation and skilled […]
Middle Market Momentum Middle Market Momentum: Growth is Back, Hiring is Cautious, and AI Is Eating the CapEx Pie The latest National Center for the Middle Market Indicator shows the sector ended 2025 on a strong note — 85% of firms reported revenue growth, and the average year-over-year growth rate hit 11.7%, just below the […]
Ashmore Consulting is proud to join Pledge 1%, a global movement creating new normal where companies of all sizes integrate giving back into their culture and values. Pledge 1% empowers companies to donate 1% of product, 1% of equity, 1% of profit or 1% of employee time to causes of their choice. Over 1,500 companies in 40 countries have taken the Pledge and committed to give to communities around the world. Ashmore Consulting is excited to join Pledge 1%’s network of founders, entrepreneurs and companies around the globe that have committed to giving back.
Follow Us