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
Teddy Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” It’s a great […]Read More
Most individuals who climb to the position of CEO have plenty of smarts. A certain level of intelligence is generally required before you’re handed the keys to an entire enterprise. […]Read More
Without leaders who actively build alignment, an organization is simply a collection of individuals working toward their own self-interest. Are your good intentions paving a road straight to business hell? […]Read More
