Natasha Ashton – Time to stop what you're doing…and think about where your business is going
How to take a step back
A culture of transformation helped Theodore Zampetis erase Shiloh Industries’ $290 million debt
In January 2002, Theodore Zampetis took over as president and CEO of a struggling Shiloh Industries Inc. The leading manufacturer of advanced metal product solutions for high-volume applications in the North American automotive, heavy truck, trailer and consumer markets was $290 million in debt and the banks would not finance the company any further. […]
How Roger Andelin used the art of storytelling to change the face of Internet retail shopping
How to motivate your leadership team
Business pulse: Private equity firms are hungry for quality companies
In a market hungry for deal flow, high-quality companies are in demand and valuation multiples are rising. Private equity firms continue to be active bidders at the table with the middle market being fertile ground for buying activity. GF Data, which reports on private equity transaction activity in the lower middle market (deal values between […]
Michael Kaufman is always looking for the right mix of past heroes and future stars to make SESI go
Michael Kaufman has the people who made his company. And he has the people who will make his company. It’s Kaufman’s job to know the difference. “Can the heroes of the past become the heroes of the future?” says the president and CEO of Specialized Education Services Inc. “You have to assess if you need […]
Larry Bloom: Use these five signs to see if you may be a bad boss
One thing that most bad bosses have in common is lack of awareness that they’re bad bosses. With so much at stake personally, nobody wants to believe they are the problem. Not only is that bad for decisions, it’s bad for careers and employee health as well. It’s no surprise — bad bosses are toxic. […]
John Allen: Overzealous bottom-line moves can cause anything but savings
Business owners are still cutting corners to cut costs and stretching their staffs in an attempt to stretch their budgets, but a lackluster economy shouldn’t be the only thing affecting their business decisions. When companies try to manage “on the cheap,” the result can be anything but savings. The price of cutting corners in HR […]
Leslie Braksick: Focus on the critical few
Prioritizing your most critical assets can greatly impact your business
Adrienne Lenhoff – How reciprocal mentoring can help you bridge generational gaps
How to create a stronger team
Donna Rae Smith: Emotions are contagious
How your state of mind can affect your ability to lead