Pattern Recognition

Pattern Recognition

I often talk about the skills that entrepreneurs need to be successful, and pattern recognition is one of my all-time favorites. Lately I am realizing that companies need to see patterns too, at every leadership level of the organization. It is our job as...
Delegate vs. Abdicate

Delegate vs. Abdicate

It is a fine line to walk between delegation and abdication – a common challenge when managing a team of employees. But I have found it to be an even bigger challenge when managing vendors, especially vendors hired for subject matter expertise. Let me start by...
Like it, Love it, HAVE TO HAVE IT!

Like it, Love it, HAVE TO HAVE IT!

In a recent email, I talked about how buyers should already be enthusiastic about the prospect of acquiring your business. Remember, a buyer shouldn’t need to be convinced!  Their interest should be inherent, and not something you have to fight for. And it occurred to...
Permission to Be Eccentric

Permission to Be Eccentric

I don’t know about you, but even I think I can be a little weird sometimes. Over the top. Extreme… and perhaps even… eccentric. I used to be embarrassed by that. I used to really try and hide from it and keep (as much as I could) my bigger eccentricities...
AI, It’s Here to Stay…

AI, It’s Here to Stay…

I recently traveled to Phoenix for a unique and intensive two-day event organized by Joe Polish and the esteemed Genius Network. The focus of this event is none other than the fascinating world of AI, or artificial intelligence. On my drive to the airport, I felt...