After a leadership development seminar I presented in Wisconsin last week, I read an article in a local newspaper that we can all learn from. Apparently, two Milwaukee police… read more →
As advisors, we often hear from business owners some variation of the following comments: I think it is time to back away from my business. I’d really like the freedom… read more →
At a recent leadership development seminar I was conducting, when describing the difference between managers and leaders, I used this quote from Ross Perot, “Inventories can be managed, but… read more →
Business and corruption happens. Bernie Madoff and others have made headlines over the past few years for their illegal activities and are now in prison … as they… read more →
In the previous issue of this newsletter, we looked at what happens to a company when one owner becomes disabled. In our example, the company had a buy-sell agreement that… read more →
We’ve all been in a situation that has aggravated us … a boring meeting … conflict with a co-worker or the boss … a noisy neighbor … or similar,… read more →
When co-owners are united in striving toward common business goals such as growing revenue, building business value and increasing cash flow, the business dynamics can be wonderfully positive and strong.… read more →
Last week we heard CVS Caremark make a major announcement – they have decided to no longer sell tobacco products from their drug stores. Hip – hip hurray… read more →
If you’ve ever been to one of my leadership presentations, you probably heard me talk about the importance of work-life balance for leaders. If you haven’t, but are… read more →
Stan Briggs was perplexed when he told his advisor, My son, Patrick, has worked in the business for the last twelve years. In that time, the business has tripled its… read more →