Build a Business That Wins Like the Tortoise
Years ago, I worked as an M&A advisor with Laszlo, the owner of an HVAC business. Over time, he became one of our best customers, snapping up every service we offered—valuation, acquisition advisory, capital raising—you name it. Laszlo was a mix of challenging and entertaining to work with. His curiosity and self-reflection made him a […]
Business Operating System #6: The Advantage
Patrick Lencioni is a management consultant and alumnus of Bain & Company and Oracle who struck out on his own and has published a dozen business books since 1998. He runs the Table Group. Lencioni writes about team dynamics and how to make organizations perform better. Most of his books, such as “Five Dysfunctions of […]
What is an end run and why avoid it?
Several of my clients have complained over the years about how tricky it is to hold their direct reports accountable. Impatient CEOs try to fix perceived problems or lack of information by going direct to employees reporting to others. We call these actions end-runs and they have the potential to derail your company. When you […]
Why is EOS good for Your Health?
I shared a bagel with Jamie Ledwith, a great business banker with Village Bank in Richmond, this morning and he helped me understand another angle how an EOS Implementer helps business leaders. And it comes back to why we are social animals and how it helps us survive and evolve. According to healthresearchfunding.org, married men […]