by Jim Schleckser | May 6, 2018 | Business
How to Win a No-Win Scenario The best negotiators don’t look for win-win behaviors, they try to find a lose-lose compromise that everyone can accept. When it comes to negotiating a deal, we have all been taught to try and find a so-called “win-win”...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 10, 2018 | Advisory Groups, Entrepreneur, Growth, Leadership
There are key differences and these factors can help you decide. One of the most powerful ways to develop your skills as a business leader is to join a CEO peer group–which is something I have written about in a prior post. But if you’re sold on the logic...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 7, 2018 | Business
What do you do when someone who is unquestionably brilliant is also a jerk? We all work with someone who is unquestionably brilliant. You know the type: the person who consistently comes up with great insights and ideas and who can cut to the quick far faster than...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 27, 2018 | Business
“Honesty is a very expensive gift; just don’t expect it from cheap people” – Warren Buffet During your career, there will multiple occasions where you will have the opportunity to get feedback, good and bad. Sometimes people will ask you if you...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 21, 2018 | Business
Don’t Waste Your Breath, Make it Matter Thousands of hours have been wasted talking about mission statements that are, quite frankly, boring. The best mission statements are both inspirational and to the point. Mission statements are critically important to your...