CEO Advisory

Great minds don’t think alike. There is a famous quote attributed to World War II Gen. George S. Patton saying “If everyone thinks the same, then someone is not thinking”. I would add “they are merely following”. Varied thinking is the key to progress, innovation, and growth. True diversity transcends...

An alien race has secretly descended upon Earth—not to converse or conquer, but to fulfill a simple mission: observe. Armed with hidden cameras, these space voyeurs spend a year watching our comings and goings. They aren’t looking to steal our tech or abduct our greatest minds. They’re here to find...

Autism is often described as a mysterious and enigmatic condition. It has long puzzled both researchers and the public. For many, autism remains shrouded in misunderstanding and uncertainty. Pamela Furr, a voice for children on the spectrum, offers a unique perspective that may help us understand autism easily. Autism should...

In the fast-paced world of business, corporate managers and CEOs often find themselves making crucial decisions based on data and analysis. Despite these objective tools, there is an insidious phenomenon that can deceive even the most experienced business leaders, and that is survivor bias (or survivorship bias). This concept, if...

Work has changed. The traditional 9-to-5 office job is fading as remote work becomes more popular. But remote work comes with its own set of challenges. To make it work, you need to do remote right. I recently spoke with Barbie Brewer, Chief People Officer at Safe Security, about how...

Have you ever wondered how the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence could turn against us, particularly in the realm of online fraud? My recent conversation with Alex Zeltcer, CEO of nSure.ai, sheds light on this alarming issue. The Evolving Face of Payment Fraud In the insightful words of Alex Zeltcer,...

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of technology has become pivotal in steering companies toward growth and success. Reflecting on 2023, at AlphaGraphics, our single biggest focus was the use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools. These tools were not just about managing relationships; they empowered us to...

“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald  The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines opposable as: Capable of being opposed or resisted Capable of being placed against one or more of...

When I spoke with Sam Reese, currently CEO of Vistage Worldwide, it had been a decade since he miserably flunked retirement. “I thought, yeah, I’m somebody who can step away and feel like I’d accomplished a lot.” he told me. After fifteen years at the helm of Miller Heimann, the sales...

Every element of a portfolio company’s success is determined by its most valuable asset – people.  The C-suite assumes a critical role in propelling growth and laying the bedrock for organizational success through driving innovation, utilizing technology to deliver results, developing a strong customer experience, and competitive differentiation.  As the...