by Jim Schleckser | Nov 23, 2025 | Business
There is no need to kill an ant with a sledgehammer. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is all the rage these days. Just about anyone you know has at least played with tools like ChatGPT and been amazed at the results they get almost instantaneously. ChatGPT is an...
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 16, 2025 | Leadership
How to build influence and informal power One of the first things most people do when they earn or are promoted into leadership positions is wield their new power. That’s a perk of leadership, and anyone in a top position in an organization who claims they...
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 7, 2025 | Decision Making
Earlier in the week is always better. One of the most challenging days in a leader’s life is when they must terminate someone’s employment or conduct a layoff. Regardless of the reason—whether for poor performance, an economic downturn, or even...
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 1, 2025 | Business
Spend less time and get more done – Like Amazon Does One of the most successful companies in recent memory is Amazon. Starting with selling books online, the company continued to evolve, becoming the retail choice for getting anything you want while hosting...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 26, 2025 | Leadership
Free Up Your Time As A Leader One key role any leader or manager plays is supervising their direct reports. Part of your job is to ensure that people complete their work effectively and appropriately. However, many leaders struggle to determine how much they should...
