by Jim Schleckser | Nov 9, 2017 | Delegation
Rather than thinking of delegation as a binary issue–either you delegate or you don’t–consider what it might look like on a sliding scale In a prior article, I talked about the power of using the 70% rule when it comes to delegating tasks to your...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 26, 2017 | Business
Hint: It’s Not Conformity It all begins with answering a crucial question: What makes your business unique? Southwest Airlines, Google, and the Ritz Carlton are three of the most successful companies around. But what makes each of them so successful? The answer...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 10, 2017 | Business, Compensation, Culture, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, Leadership
There are many parallels in running a business and running your life – especially when it comes to deciding whether to throw time or money at solving a problem. The there is a catch in knowing when and how to value your time over money. For example, when...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 3, 2017 | Business, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, Pricing
Every business tries to figure out how it can become more profitable – or at least every business should! By default, the first place everyone zooms in on is cutting costs, such as by trying to do more with fewer people, spending less money, or finding a more...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 2, 2017 | Advisory Groups
First ask: What Would I Turn to Them For? It’s a question many CEOs start asking when their company reaches a certain size: Is it time for me to look for an advisory board? It’s worth noting that the question relates to creating an “advisory...
