by Jim Schleckser | Sep 6, 2026 | Business
Growth isn’t a linear challenge; it’s an exponential one. And most leaders don’t see it coming. Business owners often believe that as their company expands, managing it becomes somewhat more complicated. More people, more products, more customers…...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 29, 2026 | Business
Why your next big idea, product, or cultural shift depends on finding your early adopters—not convincing your skeptics. Every organization hopes its next big idea will “take off.” Whether it’s a new technology, a cultural shift, or a different way of...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 23, 2026 | Business
Why your next ERP deployment should begin by rethinking your process—not by rewriting the software. If you’ve ever gone through an enterprise software deployment, you already understand the main dilemma: should we adapt the software to match our processes, or...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 2, 2026 | Business
When You’re in a Hole, Stop Digging Every leader has faced this moment. You’ve invested time, money, and reputation in a project that’s just not working out. Maybe it’s a new product launch that never gained traction, a joint venture that...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 27, 2026 | Business
From rural towns to overseas hubs, we chased cheaper labor. Now, AI is rewriting the rules—and no geography can compete. For decades, business leaders have been engaged in a global treasure hunt to find the most cost-effective place to outsource routine white-collar...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 20, 2026 | Business
You don’t need billion-dollar R&D labs to innovate. A steady trickle of creativity—just 5 to 10%—can give your business the edge. When we think about innovation, it’s easy to picture moonshot projects—like self-driving cars, groundbreaking medicines,...
