by Jim Schleckser | May 2, 2026 | Raising Capital
How Smart CEOs Use Depreciation to Guide Capital Spending and Avoid Hidden Decline One of the most common questions CEOs and business owners ask is: “What’s the right amount of capital to invest back into the business?” Some measure it as a...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 26, 2026 | Management
Why well-meaning managers can drive top performers out the door A troubling dynamic exists in many companies, often hiding in plain sight. On one hand, there’s a high-performing employee who is intelligent, self-motivated, and able to take an assignment and run...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 19, 2026 | Talent
How leaders risk becoming the bottleneck in their own business It’s surprising how often confident, successful CEOs fall into one of the most damaging leadership traps: hiring “B” players instead of the A-level talent their organizations truly need....
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 11, 2026 | Leadership
Why the Thing You’re Best At Might Be Costing Your Company the Most When you start a company, or join one in its early days, you’re often the best at something: sales, product, marketing, or engineering. You bring a superpower to the table. It’s how...
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...
