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...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 6, 2026 | Budget
Why Staying Out of Debt Trouble May Be the Best Strategy for Long-Term Success Every industry experiences its own patterns. Markets heat up, cool down, and then reset. Whether you’re in automotive, transportation, retail, or telecom, these cycles are a natural part of...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 28, 2026 | Leadership
Moving from collecting facts to unlocking insights that change the game Early in our careers, success was measured by data. The junior accountant who perfectly records every transaction and the young engineer who gathers every measurement—these roles depend on...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 19, 2026 | Advisory Groups
CEOs Don’t Need More Advice, They Need Better Perspective. For many CEOs, the board meeting is no longer a quarterly checkpoint. It has become a constant presence in strategic decision-making. Whether you’re backed by private equity, accountable to an...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 7, 2026 | Leadership
Why your top performers underestimate themselves—and your underperformers think they’re doing great. Maybe you’ve heard of the Dunning–Kruger effect. It’s one of those psychological concepts that are both fascinating and frustrating, especially when...
