by Jim Schleckser | Apr 26, 2022 | Culture, Delegation, Diversity, Entrepreneur, HR, Talent
Young Managers Need to Learn About Generational Differences Too. I’ve written before about how people come for the organization’s mission but leave because of their manager when it comes to hiring and retention. That’s why it’s so critical for...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 1, 2022 | Business, Culture, Decision Making, Entrepreneur
There Are Things You Can Do to Reduce Employee Turnover High turnover is something many companies are dealing with right now, especially these days. Even in standard times, some organizations always experience some level of employee turnover–and that can be...
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...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 18, 2022 | Culture, Entrepreneur, Growth
What Does Your View of a Work-Life Balance Look Like? When I have conversations about entrepreneurial companies with bankers, it’s pretty common to hear bankers look down on some businesses as “just a lifestyle business.” The bankers are saying that...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 11, 2022 | Culture, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Growth, Leadership, Talent
As a Leader, are You Overmanaging? A leadership concept that goes back about 60 years is called Theory X versus Theory Y. Leaders typically fall into one of these two management styles. If you believe in Theory X, it means you don’t trust the people who work for...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 7, 2022 | Business, Culture, Entrepreneur, Leadership
We wanted to share with you the top 5 most widely read blog posts of 2021. This year continued to be challenging for everyone, and at The CEO Project, we have tried to encourage our members to focus on their ability to THRIVE. Our blog is created and published by our...