Whatever happened to the original 11 companies Jim Collins featured in his 2001 book Good to Great? As part of a review I recently published of Collins’ original book, I uncovered a few unexpected surprises that have occurred since. Spoiler Alert: One dropped 88%, another dropped 99%, and a third declared bankruptcy. Book Overview. Good…
How to Lead in Times of Chaos! Meet 3-Time Best Seller, Harvard Prof/former Medtronic CEO Bill George author of “True North” Click here to learn more and participate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-harvard-executive-fellow-bill-george-author-of-true-north-tickets-612534656647
We Have a Leadership Brand by Accident or Design. How is your #leadership known and how do you want it to be known? What is your Leadership Brand? Simply put, your Leadership Brand is how you lead as the unique human being you are. It comprises your authenticity, clarity of expectations, vision, consistency, and value as a…
Learn to be a Rebel to Affect Change! Meet Harvard Business Contributor Dr. Todd Kashdan author of “The Art of Insubordination” click here to participate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-dr-todd-kashdan-author-of-the-art-of-insubordination-tickets-526218482647
When a new leader takes the helm, their decisions and maneuvers can cause a ripple effect that can be felt throughout your organization – especially regarding technological infrastructure. Even the most minute change can affect the delicate balance of technology within your organization and impact your control environment. During a leadership transition, CFOs have an…
“So far I have been a great CEO, but I am not sure that I am the best person to take my company to the next level,” confided this CEO of a fast-growing company. It looked like his recipe for success didn’t work anymore: he was constantly fighting fires and couldn’t streamline his operations. He was trying…
In their book The Execution Premium, Harvard’s Norton and Kaplan stated that 80% of companies never achieve the full value of their strategy. That is a frightening statistic. In our experience, the greatest reason is that short term needs take precedence over long term strategic choices. So, what can leaders do differently to be among…
Do you provide an employee orientation? That is great news, now what about onboarding? If you are leaving this one out you are missing part of a winning team performance structure. What is the difference and why utilize both? One is informative and one is integrative, both are intended to get your new employees off…
Every CEO strives to be a strong leader and push their company forward, but when it comes to determining what the mindsets and characteristics of a successful CEO are, opinions vary. It’s hard to be all things all the time and many CEOs struggle to know where to spend their time, how to allocate resources, and…
Date: August 5, 2022 Start Time: 12 p.m. EST End Time: 1 p.m. EST Platform: Zoom Click here for free ticket: Unfear Fear and uncertainty have been undermining performance and well-being in the workplace for as long as we have had workplaces. Here’s a little-known fact of business: mismanaged fear is responsible for almost all of the dysfunction that most…
How to shift from doom to possibility so you can serve your clients well during this uncertain time. I say it all the time, but I want to gently remind you. Your mind’s activity works in a way that sometimes is NOT helpful. Especially in these days, living in the catastrophe’s and pandemic life right…
Date: June 3, 2022 Sign on Time: 10:50 a.m. Start Time: 11 a.m. End Time: 12 p.m. Questions: Chat Click Here for a free ticket: Donato Tramuto Compassionate leadership isn’t about being nice; when practiced effectively, it’s a strong leadership style that can elevate your spirits and profits. Compassionate leaders are not weak. They are tough leaders who understand that…
One of today’s biggest business challenges is based around talent. Leaders are attempting to overcome employee turnover and a finicky talent pool. The hiring process can be tedious and owners have a tendency to short-cut the effort by talking with colleagues and networking to get a great referral. This is not a good option for…
Date: March 25, 2022 Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time Platform: Zoom Click Here for Free Ticket: Mary Kay Ash In 1963, Mary Kay Ash opened a door of opportunity for millions of women when she founded her own company, Mary Kay Inc. Through her business model and actions as founder, Ash empowered women who…
Although graphic designers and brand managers should know the answer to the question, “How do brand colors help businesses increase brand value?”, many business owners don’t. And as members of the C-suite who have the most vested interest in their company’s success, this article will shed some valuable light on the importance of brand colors. Branding Color Schemes Do…
Governor Ned Lamont recently announced that, commencing on January 1, 2024, Connecticut’s minimum wage of $15.00 will increase to $15.69 an hour. This marks the state’s inaugural economic indicator-driven minimum wage increase. This adjustment is mandated by state law, Public Act 19-4. Public Act 19-4 introduced a series of five incremental minimum wage hikes spanning…
One of the most common concerns I hear about retirement is the fear of being bored. Given the weeks, months, and years ahead that need to be filled with something other than your job, it’s understandable. To make matters worse, many of us know a relative or friend who was aimless and miserable in retirement….
Defining the role of a coach on your exit planning team doesn’t just happen. Like any other aspect of working with consultants, you need to set expectations upfront. Many advisors like to characterize themselves as the “quarterback” of a transition planning team. I’ve always objected to that. We regard the business owner as the quarterback…
As a fractional CMO, when we are first engaged with a new client, one of the first questions I ask is about data – what do you capture, and what do you use to capture it? Most companies are doing a poor job and only looking at the high-level financials – incoming revenue and outgoing expenses….
Link to register. Please indicate that Mark Gross invited you. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M3HItgtJRS2sCTy_bUWBvw Tuesday, December 5, 2023. 10-11:30 AM Central. Multiple attendees from one firm can attend but in order to receive CPE credits, each one needs to register separately and join on their own separate devices. Take a deep dive into the following topics. PADs. Partial…
In Rev. Proc. 2023-29, recently issued by the Internal Revenue Service, the affordability percentage for Affordable Care Act plans has been set at 8.39% beginning in 2024. This marks a significant decrease from the previous 9.12% applicable for 2023. This is the lowest percentage since the inception of the employer mandate which means these…
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