Is studying great CEOs the best way to learn? It’s certainly valuable, but there’s more to be learned from CEO blunders. Here’s why. Analyzing effective CEOs is limiting for two […]Read More
It’s always surprised me that management gurus frequently ignore one skill I find extremely valuable in employees. That skill is foresight–the ability to think ahead as you pursue objectives at […]Read More
Do you believe your business is too small to work with bigger ones? Sure, some of them are afraid you’ll go belly up tomorrow or get acquired. But especially in […]Read More
Imagine you have an employee—a high-level manager—who just delivered a presentation to the board. Unfortunately, his presentation went terribly wrong. It hit all the wrong notes, and you know it […]Read More
Is it easier to run a small company than a big one? What skills are needed at different stages of a company? Can a big company CEO succeed at a […]Read More
New CEOs face many issues and situations they’ve never confronted before in their careers, but having a board may be the most challenging. Reporting to a committee of people is […]Read More
Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time talking to executive leaders about how they run their businesses. I’ve noticed something interesting in these discussions: Even though there’s universal […]Read More
What do you do when a key employee quits? Is there a lot of gnashing of teeth and stomping around asking Why me? Or do you have a moment of […]Read More
Hiring can make or break a company. Here’s how to identify the most talented employees Getting the right people on the bus is one of the most important responsibilities of […]Read More
Great leaders are great learners. Many businesspeople scoff at leadership advice, thinking that no article or book—or even a training class—is a good substitute for real-life experience. That may be […]Read More