by Jim Schleckser | Sep 10, 2024 | Delegation, Leadership, Management, Talent
Balancing Autonomy with the Need for Oversight Leadership has been highly glorified in both popular and academic discussions. At its core, leadership is about inspiring others to follow you in achieving a compelling goal. However, management, as distinct from top...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 3, 2024 | Business, Culture, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Growth, Strategy
Many leaders are concerned about the impact of government regulations on their businesses. They view government-imposed rules as the biggest obstacle to their company’s growth. But I’d like to challenge that notion. Entrepreneurial leaders shouldn’t...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 10, 2024 | Advisory Groups, Delegation, Growth
Effective Time Allocation: How to Make More Time for the Things That Matter Ever feel like your time allocation is not working, like there aren’t enough hours in the day? Now, imagine being the CEO of a growing company. It’s a constant juggle—opportunities to...
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 18, 2024 | Advisory Groups, Board of Directors, Business, Delegation, Leadership, Management
Many businesses are founded by inspirational leaders with a long-term vision for their company’s future. Sometimes, this vision includes the desire for the business to be passed down through multiple generations of the founder’s family. I’ve worked...
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 | Feb 6, 2024 | Culture, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Talent
In previous blog posts, I have delved deeply into individual-level talent management. This includes strategies for identifying A-, B-, and C-level performers and methods for appropriately rewarding their performance through raises and bonuses. But another level...
