by Jim Schleckser | Sep 5, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Leadership, Strategy, Talent
Many business professionals are acquainted with Michael Porter and his five forces model for assessing a company’s strategic position. However, what may not be widely known is that there exists a similar model that predates Porter’s. Written by Raymond...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 29, 2023 | Advisory Groups, Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Strategy
It is imperative to strengthen this capability within your organization in order to effectively navigate the growing intricacies of today’s world. The global landscape is constantly evolving, accelerating, amplifying the challenges posed by the fast-paced nature...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 25, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, Leadership, Recurring Revenue, Strategy
The true worth of a business lies in its ability to generate cash. If you’ve come across an investor pitch deck or an investment memorandum designed to promote a company’s sale, you’ll likely notice a key term: EBITDA, prominently highlighted. If...
by Jim Schleckser | May 16, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Strategy, Talent
During the initial phases of a company, it is essential to foster a collective commitment to success among every team member, be it your front-line employees or equity-holding partners. Encouraging each individual to surpass expectations and contribute significantly...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 11, 2023 | Business, Culture, Customers, Diversity, Entrepreneur, Strategy, Talent
Let’s discuss why you need inside-outside capabilities on your management team and rational-emotional talent on your team. I’ve written before about how leaders have one of two kinds of skill sets: inside and outside. The idea is that someone with...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 31, 2023 | Business, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, Growth, Raising Capital, Strategy
In his excellent book Antifragile, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who helped popularize the concept of Black Swan events, describes three kinds of systems: Fragile systems are those that can be destroyed by any negative change. Robust systems deal with good and bad changes...
