by Jim Schleckser | Apr 5, 2026 | Leadership
Why Outside Expert Advice Might Be Weakening Your Organization Consultants are like caffeine for a company—energizing, sometimes necessary, and best used in moderation. But over time, what starts as a tactical boost can quietly become a strategic trap. One of the...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 27, 2026 | Advisory Groups, Management
Many CEOs want accountability, and the right peers can succeed where boards often fail. One of the quiet myths of leadership is that CEOs are inherently accountable. From the outside, it seems obvious: CEOs report to boards, and boards ensure performance....
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 22, 2026 | Business
When Your Need for Data and Certainty Slows Everyone Else Down Let me start with a warning: Be careful how you say the word infomaniac. But in all seriousness, “infomaniac” is one of the most common traps I see innovative, well-meaning CEOs fall into....
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 15, 2026 | Business
Why Everything Stalls When Every Decision Runs Through You—and How to Fix It I’ve spent a lot of time with CEOs trying to figure out why their organizations aren’t moving as fast as they should. Revenue’s flat, innovation’s stalled, and decisions drag on for weeks....
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 8, 2026 | Marketing
Your brand isn’t a story you tell. It’s one where your customers live. I used to joke that branding was marketing without any responsibility. It got a few laughs—and maybe a few side-eyes from the branding folks—but underneath that joke is a hard truth. ...
