by Jim Schleckser | Aug 9, 2022 | Bonuses, Compensation, Decision Making, Leadership
Why has CEO compensation increased over the past several decades? This is one hot-button issue covered constantly in the media. Specifically, how CEO compensation has increased to the point where the difference between what CEOs make compared to the rest of the...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 2, 2022 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Leadership, Strategy
The answer might tell you a lot about how to think about your role as its leader. Do you know what stage of organizational growth your business is in? As a CEO you want to identify your business’s stage of growth, so you can lead from the front. One area that...
by Jim Schleckser | May 17, 2022 | Culture, Decision Making, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Leadership
The Distinction is in One of These Leadership Styles: Head, Heart, or Hands. Leadership is one of the most studied and written-about topics in the business world. But I recently came across an exciting new concept that adds an interesting new wrinkle to the subject:...
by Jim Schleckser | May 3, 2022 | Culture, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Leadership, Work Life Balance
Think of Location as a Tool We have all been participants in a grand experiment over the past few years. Forced to work from home because of the pandemic, many people who may have been resistant in the past have opened their eyes to the potential of working remotely....
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 12, 2022 | Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Strategy
There is a Relationship Between Recurring Revenue and Sales. I’ve written before about recurring revenue and how powerful it is. Not only does it create a source of predictable revenue, but it also boosts the valuation of your business. It can even help you get...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 5, 2022 | Advisory Groups, Business, Leadership
It’s Not What You Know; it’s Who You Know. As many individuals enter the prime of their careers or even shift into retirement, the idea of landing a board seat can be compelling for multiple reasons. That might include a source of income in...
