When controlled properly, ignorance can be bliss
Knowing too much in both a startup and a mature company can stifle growth and breakthroughs. Management must know how to motivate and point a team in the right direction, and then let the chips fall where they may.
How companies can get the most from outside legal counsel
Brouse McDowell’s Elizabeth G. Yeargin talks about the many ways businesses can utilize outside general counsel.
The definition of business longevity is based on ownership’s goals
The meaning of business longevity depends on the goals of ownership. Westfield Bank’s Joe McNeill talks about defining longevity and how to achieve it.
Make recognizing the efforts of your people part of your plan
As leaders, we sometimes make ourselves out to be the victim, but leadership is actually a blessing.
An insider’s perspective on how to get multiple bites of the apple
Part of the fun is how much more aggressive you can be in growing the business with the partner assistance and additional capital available.
Why you need to focus your M&A negotiations on the critical issues
Wise businesspersons should focus their M&A negotiating on the most important deal issues, not squandering time, effort and goodwill by arguing over noncritical points.
How to avoid having culture eat your strategy for lunch
Big company or small, the underpinning of human behaviors — and the fluctuating nature of said behaviors — can be slippery. But they can also be understood.
Plans are pointless unless they include direct action to reach the end goal
Life and business are about constant improvement — reflection, analysis, strategy and the hard work of getting it done.
Learn to focus on what you love and let go of the rest
Margy Judd”s advice to entrepreneurs: Pick the 10 hats you wear carefully so you love your job for a long time.
LifeAct provides the tools to spot the signs of suicide risk
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Frank Fantozzi is determined to do his part to change that.