by Jim Schleckser | Mar 9, 2021 | Culture, Leadership
You get to decide what you will tolerate from others. Many times, in both our business and personal lives, we can feel like we’re stuck in a relationship we’re not particularly happy with because we’re not being treated the way we want. In the...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 2, 2021 | Delegation, Growth, Leadership
Even as a CEO, in certain situations you should consider if there’s a better job out there for you. There comes a time in every CEO’s career when they need to exit their position. Yes, there are plenty of examples of CEOs who keep the post for 30 years or...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 3, 2021 | Leadership
There are a few questions you need to ask yourself before taking on the big commitment of joining a board of directors. As many of us entrepreneurs progress in our careers over time, especially as we get older, we can develop an interest in serving on boards of other...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 21, 2020 | Leadership
Putting in face time with your team creates transparency, trust, and peace of mind. Woody Allen once famously said that 80 percent of success is just showing up. The same is true for leadership presence–even in today’s increasingly virtual environment....
by Jim Schleckser | Jun 10, 2020 | Leadership
Any strength can become a weakness if you aren’t careful Generations of leaders in both the political and business realms have been influenced by Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone and The Power of Positive Thinking...
by Jim Schleckser | May 20, 2020 | Leadership
If your kid is interested in going into business someday, here’s why an engineering degree may be their best option. There is an ongoing conversation about what kind of education someone needs to become a CEO or entrepreneur in the future. Part of the reason for...