Several of the companies I’ve been working with recently are struggling with underperforming employees. This has reminded me that dealing with this is one of the most difficult areas for leaders, especially when it’s a tough hiring market with low unemployment. Let’s address a couple … Read more
Every successful leader I have worked with is a learner. They know there is a lot they don’t know and are curious. The challenge is that running a company is a lot of work and there is usually no time for reading or attending classes … Read more
There was a great piece in the Harvard Business Review this month about innovation. What was interesting about it was their recommended approach was a bit different, or as they described it, “horizontal.” When faced with a complicated problem, or one that had eluded solution, … Read more
Working with companies on strategy is fun and exciting. At the end of the day, however, it comes down to execution and the people that have to make it happen. I would say that more than half of my conversations with business owners revolve around … Read more
I work with a lot of amazing CEOs and one of the things I noticed is that they almost always have an outside interest that in some way involves creativity. I took up Stained Glass Art a little over three years ago and was amazed … Read more
Over the years, I have read numerous books on various aspects of business, (as I am sure you have too). In the last 5 years, 3 books have been published that I believe every CEO should read. Each covers a deeply fundamental concept that as … Read more
We all know that doing something the same way over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of insanity, yet, how often do we actually do this and get frustrated when it doesn’t work? The reason I bring this up is that … Read more
For most of us, this is a time for reflection, both personally and professionally. What did we hope to accomplish this year vs. what we actually accomplished? Sometimes there is cause for celebration, but more often than not, it’s a time to rethink, revise, and … Read more
This holiday season, in addition to saying “thanks” to all those who have helped me, and all those who have allowed me to help them, I wanted to share a thought, or really, a question. As the New Year approaches – what if we no … Read more
I was recently on a 6-hour flight and my travel nightmare came true. The seat to my left was occupied by a talker, and not just any talker, but a marathon talker! I had work to do for the conference I was attending and had … Read more