by Jim Schleckser | Sep 24, 2019 | Leadership
The inability to handle conflict can limit your career. A popular book among business leaders these days is called Radical Candor by Kim Scott. The book talks about the idea that one’s ability to be direct with people and give them hard truths is a core...
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...
