What Is Your Company's Competitive Strategy?

What Is Your Company’s Competitive Strategy?

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...

The distinction between the owner and employee mindset;some individuals simply prefer to work as employees.

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...

Do You Have People on Your Team that Possess the Money-Making Gene?

by Jim Schleckser | May 9, 2023 | Business, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Talent

I have a personal belief that not everyone is wired to make money. I’m not sure if people are born with it, but I call it the money-making gene. Regardless of whether it’s inherited or learned, it’s an important skill set for the people on your team...

Hire Slow and Fire Fast

by Jim Schleckser | May 2, 2023 | Culture, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, HR, Talent

There’s usually only a handful of people doing most of the actual work in most organizations. I’ve found this to be especially true in nonprofit organizations. Years ago, I remember being involved in the Jaycees in Hartford, Connecticut, a volunteer...

Do Your Customer’s Needs Fit What You Can Deliver? Every Time?

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...

The Health of Your Relationships with Employees Impacts Retention Rates

by Jim Schleckser | Mar 28, 2023 | Business, Culture, HR, Talent

The real reason You Have a turnover problem could be attributed to your relationship with your employees. There are four things you can change right now to improve your retention rate. There’s a leadership theory that most people don’t talk about called...