The Accountability Gap at the Top—and How CEO Peer Groups Close It

by Jim Schleckser | Mar 27, 2026 | Advisory Groups, Management

Many CEOs want accountability, and the right peers can succeed where boards often fail. One of the quiet myths of leadership is that CEOs are inherently accountable. From the outside, it seems obvious: CEOs report to boards, and boards ensure performance....

Reducing the Middlemen Could Leave You Disintermediated

by Jim Schleckser | Sep 7, 2025 | Management

If Your Business Plays the Middle, Watch Out Competition could disintermediate you if you don’t own the customer or the means of production. A word that’s popped up more frequently in my recent conversations with business owners is one you don’t hear every day:...