by Jim Schleckser | Sep 17, 2024 | Business, Decision Making, Growth, Talent
One of the first pieces of career advice I received was that my career growth potential was closely tied to the company’s growth rate. In other words, if I wanted to advance within the organization, I needed to make sure the company was growing quickly enough to...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 13, 2024 | Business, Culture, Decision Making, Strategy
When it comes to strategic success and executing strategy, the research is conclusive: it’s successful only about 50% of the time. This means that the time and effort you and your team invested in crafting that innovative growth strategy often either fell short...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 2, 2024 | Acquisitions, Business, Decision Making, Growth, Strategy
Data analytics has become essential for businesses of all sizes. Once primarily the domain of large corporations, smaller businesses have now embraced data-driven decision-making. The influence of books like *Moneyball* by Michael Lewis has shown how data analytics...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 25, 2024 | Business, Decision Making, Management
Assessing the current macroeconomic landscape can be challenging, and the news often seems mixed. However, I can share that many of the companies I work with have started cutting and reducing costs in anticipation of tougher times ahead. It’s easy to run a...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 11, 2024 | Business, Decision Making, Delegation, Leadership, Management, Private Equity
As an entrepreneur, having a long-term vision of selling your business is a viable goal. However, it’s crucial to understand the factors that could impact both your ability to sell and the price you can command. By considering the buyer’s perspective, you...
by Jim Schleckser | May 7, 2024 | Board of Directors, Decision Making, Growth
Drawing from my extensive experience serving on multiple company boards, I can attest to the range of board meetings I’ve encountered. Some have been exciting and highly impactful, while others have been as dull as watching paint dry. Whenever I was in one of...
