What a teenager hunting submarines in North Atlantic can teach CEOs in San Diego. The North Atlantic can be a lonely place at night. The ocean disappears into darkness beyond the ship’s lights, the wind cuts through layers of clothing,….
He sold his San Diego business for the promise of scale, upside, and a second bite of the apple. What he inherited was ambiguity, pressure, and a role no one had fully defined. A PE roll-up fable. I sold my….
It is an incredibly challenging time to be a CEO. The accelerated rate of change is unprecedented. Assumptions that held true for decades are rapidly changing beneath our feet. One thing that holds true is that when there is change….
Each of us has unique experiences and perspectives. As leaders, we have the “curse of knowledge!” We know how something is supposed to be, so we naturally expect those around us to understand it the same way. NOT! Be aware….
Recently, I was turned on to “The Great Game of Business,” by my fellow Vistage Chair Steve Smith. Steve had a long and successful history with his software business that supported the automotive industry before exiting and becoming a Vistage….
Are your sales falling short of expectations? It’s a scenario that can cause concern or panic for any CEO or business owner. Rather than succumbing to worry, it’s time to take charge and ask the right questions. In the world….
