There’s more emphasis every day on the value and influence of culture on business success. W hat does it mean if your culture is dysfunctional and your employees think it’s a train wreck?"He threw a lead crystal ashtray at his son’s head?“ I asked. ”Thank God he missed."“He threw his…
“I’m swamped.” “I’m buried.” “I’m getting killed.” S ound familiar? It’s a common refrain everywhere I go these days. CEOs and business leaders are feeling overrun with a myriad of operational details exacerbated by the constant struggle to stay ahead of the information tsunami.In my work with CEOs across all…
You’ve developed common practices you take for granted. B ut, when was the last time you examined whether those “good practices" still represent “best practices"? Do you punt on fourth down because you always do? Several years ago when my father was in his final days, his bonhomie in full…
Every business goes through its ups and downs and cash is particularly precious when things aren't going so well. W hile it absolutely helps to have a financial professional nearby, there are certain steps you can take - they're FREE - to get underneath the hood and diagnose some key…
Your Decision-Making Style will determine a lot about the success of your decisions. A re you able to make the tough calls when you need to? In one of the episodes of Black Sails, a saga about the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 1700s (S3/E3), the feared Captain…
Socrates said, “Know Thyself”, one of the most profound philosophies ever spoken about human behavior. H ave you thought about what it might mean for your business? The night sky is etched in vivid black and white tones, and in the back seat of a chauffeured car prowling the streets…
Get yourself a tall chilled mug of Amnesia and have a seat. T his is a beverage you should drink as often as possible.No calories. Low in carbs … but filled with the protein needed to turbocharge your organization.Here’s what will happen after one or more of these adult beverages.First,…
By now, you know I’m not one for excuses and rarely find them rising to the level of “reasons” worthy of your attention.I will skip all the reasons our Sword Tips newsletter is delayed by one week. They are actually quite legitimate, of an unexpected and sudden nature, but none…
Completing your 2016 plan does not mean you're finished. I t means you're just beginning and if you don't keep it alive, it will be DOA.[pullquote]In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. ~Dwight Eisenhower[/pullquote]I think that Eisenhower’s message that plans are…