by Jim Schleckser | Oct 5, 2021 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Negotiation, Strategy
Choosing a Lawyer: Not all are the same Many entrepreneurs think that lawyer is a generic term. They might say, “I need to hire a lawyer.” But the mistake they make in doing so is that they fail to recognize that there are many kinds of lawyers. Just like...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 14, 2021 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Marketing, Sales
Three questions can prevent this major error There’s an old saying that goes, “Figures don’t lie, but liars can figure.” But sometimes even the figures can spin a confusing story. That’s why I’ve always appreciated the power of...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 24, 2021 | Culture, Entrepreneur, Growth, Leadership
Unlike popular belief, the best entrepreneurs understand how to make risk work for them. When you ask most people to use a word or phrase to describe entrepreneurs, you’ll often hear “risk-taker.” The perception is that most entrepreneurs are...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 6, 2021 | Business, Culture, Diversity, Growth, Leadership, Talent
To make the perfect hire, you need to understand the role. In almost any kind of company you can name, you can divide the work that gets done as either a “front stage” or a “backstage” job. This distinction comes from the theater world, where...
by Jim Schleckser | May 20, 2021 | Culture, Diversity, Growth, Leadership
There are unintended consequences of this widely used program to recruit talent. The topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has risen to a high level of attention within corporate America. It’s now a critical issue on every CEO’s desk, and just...
by Jim Schleckser | May 11, 2021 | Growth, Leadership
Placing blame on a non-controllable factor is not productive. Instead, strong leaders focus on things they can change. Are you yelling at the rain as a leader? It’s easy to imagine that on some days, especially if you operate in the tourism or agriculture...
