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...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 30, 2024 | Advisory Groups, Entrepreneur, Growth
Having served on multiple company boards throughout my career and continuing to do so, I’ve found it to be a rewarding experience. It’s a great way to network, and with the right match, you can leverage your expertise and experience to contribute to your...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 23, 2024 | Culture, Growth, HR, Talent
When we bring new employees on board, many of us still cling to an outdated mindset, assuming they’ll remain with the company for the next 30 years until retirement, perhaps with a gold watch in hand. Even worse, when we worry about them leaving, we hesitate to...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 26, 2024 | Culture, Entrepreneur, Growth
Every organization aspires to foster creativity and innovation, recognizing that breakthrough ideas can propel business growth to new heights. However, a harsh reality must be acknowledged: Humans are inherently resistant to change. Any departure from the safety of...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 12, 2024 | Entrepreneur, Growth, Marketing, Sales, Strategy
Numerous examples exist of management processes built on flawed assumptions. These often lead to misallocation of resources and wasted effort. In pursuit of elusive goals, management can inadvertently tie the organization in knots. The biggest fallacy along these...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 20, 2024 | Budget, Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Management
Every business leader should possess a fundamental grasp of accounting. It’s not about becoming an accountant; rather, it’s about acquiring enough knowledge to avoid being deceived or deceiving oneself. There is one specific area where accounting...
