When diagnosing why some companies are at the top of the market and why others are not, one of the common denominators I find is the leadership style of the senior team. Starting with the president, owner, or CEO, the leaders have a clear vision of where they are...
The stories of fallen business leaders are all around us. If we pay attention, business history can provide valuable insights and lessons learned. They can guide leaders and organizations in making informed decisions and shaping future strategies. While there are many...
Your success has hinged on a great understanding of how you make money, what you believe in, and how you clearly differentiate yourself in the marketplace. Congratulations. But there are several things that you know you should be doing but are not. These are not...
Leading a resilient business is, as Rocky would say, not all sunshine and rainbows. There’s hard work that goes into solving the many issues that come along the way. It’s striving to be adaptable and continuing to learn and grow. It’s developing strong relationships...
Take a hard look at how decisions are made in your business. Do things flow to the top or are decisions made at the lowest possible level? Does your organizational structure encourage folks to make the appropriate decisions, or do they feel stymied? We’ve all been in...
Being a member of a peer group is hard work. These groups are not for the thin skinned. For them to work, each member must be honest about their business and be prepared to give as much as they get. As Rocky Balboa once said, “The world ain’t all sunshine and...