by Jim Schleckser | Mar 21, 2023 | Advisory Groups
Who Should Work for the CEO? You might think the answer is obvious, but it isn’t. In the early days of starting your business, everyone reports to you. It’s just the nature of a small business. But that changes as you begin to grow and scale up your...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 3, 2022 | Advisory Groups
New Hires Care About Organizational Culture In order to attract and retain top talent, leaders have made culture building a priority. But often overlooked in discussions about company culture is how often they can exist at opposite ends of a spectrum. On one end, you...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 13, 2022 | Advisory Groups
An Idea Is Only As Successful As Its’ Execution Most entrepreneurs have creativity wrapped in their DNA. They typically see potential where others don’t–and that’s great. They often have a severe allergy to the status quo and have the...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 5, 2022 | Advisory Groups, Business, Leadership
It’s Not What You Know; it’s Who You Know. As many individuals enter the prime of their careers or even shift into retirement, the idea of landing a board seat can be compelling for multiple reasons. That might include a source of income in...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 15, 2022 | Advisory Groups, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Leadership
Should Former CEOs Join the Board? The answer is more complicated than you might think. It’s become common practice that when CEOs leave their position, it’s assumed that they will continue with the company as a member of its board–maybe even as...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 25, 2022 | Advisory Groups, Culture, Decision Making, Strategy
Internal Candidates are Your Best Bet–Unless it’s Time for a Strategic Shakeup. If you serve on a company’s board–whether it’s a startup or a larger, public company–you’ll face the prospect of CEO selection someday. There are...
