Every time I engage in a discussion with an entrepreneur who’s in the process of selling their business, the top two items they immediately consider spending their newfound wealth on are a vacation club (a subject I’ll delve into later) and private...
Instead of dreading competition, explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange with them. I’ve maintained a friendly demeanor toward my competitors throughout my professional journey. It’s become a habit for me to reach out and have...
The consequences of Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse due to a liquidity crisis were evident to everyone. SVB had allocated its available capital into long-term investments, resulting in insufficient liquid funds to meet the demands of its depositors....
Being a successful CEO requires a unique set of skills and a strategic approach to leadership. In a recent podcast, Wayne Zell welcomed special guest Jim Schleckser, a renowned author and leader of the CEO Project. During our conversation, we delved into Jim’s...
Recently, I encountered a captivating leadership theory that offers valuable insights into the internal dynamics and tensions within organizations. The professor and scholar Mary Uhl-Bien named this complexity leadership theory, which she uses to define a set of...
Living a balanced life is a myth. Greatness doesn’t come from balance. I’ve written before about the goal of living a so-called “balanced” life, where you allocate similar time to your personal and business pursuits. But there’s a bit of...
