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Steve Carell in The Office What if Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates or Larry Ellison continued to write software code for their companies instead of taking on the leadership roles to guide their legions of … [Read more...] about Delegation: Giving up control to gain control
Your business is not a sprint, it’s not a marathon. It’s a relay. The people who got you here, are unlikely to be the ones to get you there. To continue to break through plateaus, growing … [Read more...] about How to know when it’s time for a Changing of the Guard
Junk bonds, dot.com, real estate all went through a spectacular rise and then a dramatic crash. I survived the dot.com & telecom bubble and crash of the late 90’s. It got me to thinking, “if we … [Read more...] about 013: How do you spot a market bubble?
Picture this: Kevin was beyond panic. October was approaching and the CEO/owner of a small tech company in Southern California had just watched his fifth newly hired Sales Rep walk out the door. The … [Read more...] about Have you met a Unicorn Hunter?
You’re not just taking on another business, you’re taking on somebody’s life’s work. David Samuels is a corporate executive benefits designer. In the course of his career, he has also bought out … [Read more...] about 011: How to buy seven competitors with $0 down
Have you ever seen a company file bankruptcy and you ask yourself “how did that happen?” There are always signs. And it’s rarely from the leadership. Executives are generally skilled at giving some … [Read more...] about How to recognize Business Hypothermia
Blois Olson is the Founder of Fluence Media, an agency that provides perspective, strategy, and execution to clients. They specialize in public affairs, litigation communication, labor/management, … [Read more...] about 010: Using Local News to Boost Business
For an entrepreneur, retirement isn’t always an easy thing to accept. Stan Glawe had been working since the age of four, and when it was time to retire, at the age of 75, he faced some struggles. … [Read more...] about 009: What’s life like after retirement?
