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Monday Quote of the Week: How hard is simplicity?

You’ve probably heard the axiom, “I would have written you a shorter letter but I didn’t have time”? That’s the essence of this quote … and a core principle that has launched Apple’s meteoric rise to become the most valuable company in the world. What are you doing to make your life simpler? Please visit…

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Monday Quote of the Week: Why do you think this is so true?

Do you find yourself asking this question? Let me know in the comments … Why are you asking? Please visit our Facebook Page to leave your comment or question. I visit it every day and look forward to hearing from you and expanding our discussion of this subject.

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Monday Quote of the Week: How Do You Keep Your Health?

I hope you’re enjoying the Labor Day holiday and have not followed Mark Twain’s advice at all. Please visit our Facebook Page to leave your comment or question. I visit it every day and look forward to hearing from you and expanding our discussion of this subject.

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Monday Quote of the Week: Do You Chase Perfection?

Mon Quote little difference is important

Anyone got a problem with Excellence? Football season is around the corner, but regardless of whether you’re a fan, there are many lessons we can take from the world of sports. This is one we all need to remember, especially you perfectionists out there. You know who you are. (For my part, you can put…

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Monday Quote of the Week: Politeness Can Be Poison

I’ll bet you’ve seen this in your organization. In You Love Collaboration. Do You Think It’s a Substitute for Communication?, I talk about how so many leaders confuse consensus with collaboration. One of the main culprits is politeness. We don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, we want everyone to just get along, we don’t want to rock the boat …. and without even…

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Monday Quote: Is talent what’s most important?

Mon Quote Make sure your life is worth watching

This mantra is a handy reminder that “giving up” is the last stop before failure. Please visit our Facebook Page to leave your comment or question. I visit it every day and look forward to hearing from you and expanding our discussion of this subject.

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Monday Quote: What kind of movie are you making?

You’re the only one who determines what’s on the screen. Please visit our Facebook Page to leave your comment or question. I visit it every day and look forward to hearing from you and expanding our discussion of this subject.

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Monday Quote: Who are you serving today?

Which do you choose? Please visit our Facebook Page to leave your comment or question. I visit it every day and look forward to hearing from you and expanding our discussion of this subject.

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ABOUT ME

I am a professional author and speaker as well as a leadership coach facilitating leadership groups among CEOs and senior business leaders in the SF Bay area.

I am the author or more than 125+ newspaper columns published by the SF Bay affiliate of the NY Times among the 550+ articles here. I have also written 3 ebooks about Leadership & Business Finance.

I have been married forever to a beautiful woman and have one spectacular daughter who has dedicated her life to helping children with life-threatening illnesses.
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Lary has been a tremendous asset to our company. His experience and knowledge provides our young company with the type of financial and business guidance needed to facilitate our continued growth. In addition to Lary's efforts in raising capital for our company, he has assisted Multimedia Live in both extensive business planning, as well as continual ongoing monthly financial and strategy analysis of our business. I have found this to be an invaluable service. ~ Ken Burke, CEO, Multimedia Live, Inc.

Not only do you get honesty and integrity from Lary but you also get creativity, maturity and deep business acumen. Lary is the diamond in the rough for middle market companies in need of corporate advisory services and transaction services. ~ Kelly O. Kay, Partner, Center for Corporate Innovation

Within a three year period I had two different startups and one acquisition to deal with. Lary's involvement in the projects allowed me to raise substantial amounts of capital on all occasions. He makes even the most monumental task seem effortless. His tireless attention and focus on the project gets things done, done right, and under deadline. ~ Don Meahan, owner and operator of Alaska’s Naknek Anglers, LLC

We have a great management team that has built a very successful company. At an important crossroads, we needed more expertise on an expanded list of financial issues than we could provide ourselves. Lary brought that expertise, providing the depth of knowledge and experience that helped us develop and implement a practical solution. ~ Gary Imm, CEO (retired)

Lary began advising our company when we were going through some difficult challenges, and now, two years later, we are in a completely different and significantly better place. His advice was specific, direct, and not always what we wanted to hear, and that was invaluable. Lary has been quick to cut through to the heart of an issue. His coaching, prodding, and tough questioning helped us to make changes that truly and measurably have helped both our top and bottom lines. ~ Paul Levitan, CEO

Lary has a remarkable ability to provide a clear and thoughtful analysis of the business drivers and potential outcomes facing private companies at each stage of development. His insight has provided a powerful framework for decision-making in many challenging situations. ~ Noah J. Rosenkrantz, CEO

Lary brings to the table a wealth of real world wisdom and experience that is grounded in an impressive array of C-level and other executive leadership and operational management roles. Over the years I have found Lary's advise and counsel to be invaluable, I think in part because of his dedication and commitment to being of true value to his clients and colleagues. Lary has a well-honed ability to ask the right (and often difficult!) questions, to shed light on the most challenging aspects of your business, to share best practices and to guide you to valuable solutions to consider. I recommend Lary without hesitation. If you are a CEO or senior level executive, working with Lary will no doubt prove to be one of the smartest decisions you will make during your career.~ David Newlin, Managing Partner

Lary was an important component in helping us raise our first (over-subscibed) fund at Harbour Group. His doggedness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor helped open doors for what, at the time, was an untested and reasonably new concept. He was a pleasure to work with and remains a friend to this day. ~ Ralph Lobdell, Chairman, Tripos, Inc.

In my former position as a tax partner at KPMG, LLP, I worked closely with Lary on the tax aspects of the plethora of business issues that arise in the life cycle of a start up company. It was unusual to see a senior finance person demonstrate a seasoned business acumen in identifying issues and opportunities, grasping the technical issues, resolving obstacles and implementing change. ~ Jeffrey Bergmann, V.P. Worldwide Tax

Lary is one of the brightest and most energetic professionals with whom I have ever worked. His skills in dealing with privately held firms and the aggressive and creative solutions made him a valuable asset to any business. ~ F. Bart Smith, President (retired)

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Monday Quote of the Week: Do you have any doubt about this? October 15, 2018

Monday Quote of the Week: Want people to follow you? Try this. October 22, 2018

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Monday Quote of the Week: Get out and VOTE. Be thoughtful when you do. November 5, 2018

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