“Guy, you’re hired. Now, let me tell you what I need you for.” Two decades ago, I was running a semiconductor business, making frequent trips to Japan and Korea […]

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, dear Bobby! Kathy! Jamal! Andrea! Happy birthday to you!” The cheerful chorus echoed through the company’s offices. […]

Looking back over the past decade, I’ve witnessed a remarkable evolution in how business meetings are conducted. Around 10 to 15 years ago, I vividly recall assisting clients in […]

Over the years, we have found organizations need to institute certain practices to ensure the success of their operations. These factors may not guarantee success, but failure to […]

I was called not long ago by the president of an old client. We worked with that client over eleven years ago.  They had become very successful during the time […]

One thing the leaders of all successful businesses do when putting corporate strategies in place is think about long-term strategies. Too often, American companies are too focused on […]

One thing we look at when a consulting client hires us is the predominant generation in the organization. Older workers (“baby boomers”) are used to working […]

When problems arise in the day-to-day operations of a company, who is there to fix them? Does the owner or CEO have to drop what he is doing […]

For all successful companies, it always comes down to the culture. Those that have a positive, future-looking culture are going to succeed.  Conversely, those sticking their heads […]