by Jim Schleckser | May 9, 2017 | Culture, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Talent
There are multiple ways you can manage an organization to make sure that the right decisions get made under most situations. One way is to be rules-based and the other is culture-based. You might also choose an option somewhere in between. Let me explain. Rules-based...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 12, 2017 | Business, Culture, Entrepreneur
As business people, we know we need to “network” as a way to build relationships that will help us in business and life. But attending a networking event like a conference can pose challenges, especially when it comes to making the most of your time there....
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 19, 2016 | Acquisitions, Business, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, Growth
Entrepreneurs regularly ask whether or not they should sell their company to a private-equity firm and is it a victory or a defeat when they do. It depends. If you own a company, you’ve probably received a call or a letter from a private-equity firm. You may...
by Jim Schleckser | May 24, 2016 | Decision Making, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Management
Anyone who has kids or spends any time with them knows what I’m referring to. Inevitably, you will get to a point where a young child learns to express him or herself by being very vocal about what they don’t want to do. You know what happens, too, when...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 29, 2016 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth
No doubt you have all heard of the Golden Rule, which is often summarized as, “treat others, as you would want to be treated yourself.” The beauty of this rule is in its simplicity. It turns out there is another simplistic rule–the mnemonic is...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 6, 2015 | Business, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, Growth, Strategy
Great strategy isn’t what separates the great companies from all the rest. It’s executing a simple strategy in a highly repeatable way that returns quality to customers and value to investors that makes them truly stand apart. Everyone loves strategy....
