by Jim Schleckser | Aug 9, 2026 | Talent
How businesses can tap into an overlooked pool of high-performing talent by rethinking what “qualified” really means. Every leader today is focused on the same challenge: talent. Whether it’s finding people who show up, take ownership, and truly finish the work, or...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 2, 2026 | Business
When You’re in a Hole, Stop Digging Every leader has faced this moment. You’ve invested time, money, and reputation in a project that’s just not working out. Maybe it’s a new product launch that never gained traction, a joint venture that...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 27, 2026 | Business
From rural towns to overseas hubs, we chased cheaper labor. Now, AI is rewriting the rules—and no geography can compete. For decades, business leaders have been engaged in a global treasure hunt to find the most cost-effective place to outsource routine white-collar...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 20, 2026 | Business
You don’t need billion-dollar R&D labs to innovate. A steady trickle of creativity—just 5 to 10%—can give your business the edge. When we think about innovation, it’s easy to picture moonshot projects—like self-driving cars, groundbreaking medicines,...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 12, 2026 | Business
The hidden costs of being public—and why private ownership is often the better bet If you ask most CEOs who have worked in both settings, they’ll tell you: managing a private company is much more attractive than running a public one. I’ve experienced both, and there’s...
