by Jim Schleckser | Sep 19, 2019 | Delegation
It’s hard to diagnose if you are a micromanager – here are 6 sure signs As a manager or CEO, it can be extremely difficult to self-diagnose whether you are a micro-manager or not. Especially if you run a fast-growing company, you might expect that your job...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 3, 2019 | Growth
What Made Them Successful is Now in the Way of Growth One of the coolest names to make a big splash in the market in recent years is Dollar Shave Club. I was actually interviewed by NPR a few years ago about this recurring revenue powerhouse. The brand name is so good...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 27, 2019 | Leadership
And be ready if it does happen Let’s start with a confession. I have to admit that I fibbed a bit: chances are you will get sued if you fire someone eventually. But there are things you can do to avoid lawsuits and be ready if one does happen. Almost 50% of the...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 22, 2019 | Talent
W.L Gore lets you pick your title and everyone is happier One of the things that we’re tempted to do in the early days of a business is to hand out titles. That’s especially true when you’re limited in how much money you can spend even as you try and...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 2, 2019 | Talent
Whoa and Giddy up Can Tell You Everything In my various roles leading organizations over the years, I came up with a management concept that I found to be incredibly valuable. It came down to asking myself a particular question when it came to my employees. The...
