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,...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 12, 2026 | Business
The hidden costs of being public—and why private ownership is often the better bet If you ask most CEOs who have worked in both settings, they’ll tell you: managing a private company is much more attractive than running a public one. I’ve experienced both, and there’s...
by Jim Schleckser | May 18, 2026 | Business
Leveraging a “Lever-Up, Cash Out” Strategy Let’s be honest—your business might be thriving. But you? You’re struggling to sleep because all your resources are tied to the company’s success. This overreliance on wealth is common: a founder...
by Jim Schleckser | May 10, 2026 | Business
Smart Leaders know that with Business Growth, so do the Odds of Mistakes. As a CEO, your primary responsibility is to drive business growth. That’s what you’re supposed to do. But here’s the paradox: as your business expands in size and complexity, so does the chance...
