by Guest | Feb 22, 2022 | Execution, Guest Post, Leadership, Planning, Strategy
GUEST POST by Alfredo De Massis from The Conversation The British royal family, like many family businesses, has had its share of difficulties lately. Prince Harry, previously viewed as one of the great modernising influences, has become more distant from...
by Rom LaPointe | Oct 15, 2021 | Book Review, Culture, Execution, Leadership
As we all plan for the new year, many leaders are aware of the added challenges that come with the pandemic and its impacts over the last 18 months. Perhaps more than ever, focusing on a high-performing culture will make the difference between the businesses that...
by Rom LaPointe | Sep 15, 2021 | Execution, Leadership
Ask Yourself: What Kind of Shape am I in? At first glance, the question may seem irrelevant to your success as a business owner or leader. After all, you do not have to be an olympian to run a business. Right? Well, maybe thinking like an athlete training for the next...
by Rom LaPointe | Jan 15, 2021 | Alignment, Execution, Facilitation, Leadership
Not only is this a new year, but it follows a year of turbulence that calls for a renewed commitment to leadership and a focus on avoiding a management as usual approach. An excellent and lengthy article on the First Round Review recaps the best advice from the last...
by Rom LaPointe | Jun 25, 2020 | Book Review, Execution, Strategy
Another “must” on my list of business books is Verne Harnish’s Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It… and Why the Rest Don’t. After reading the intro, find the section that is most relevant to you right now. I don’t recommend the entire book all at once. For...
by Rom LaPointe | Apr 8, 2020 | Execution, Facilitation, Leadership
Do you ever feel stuck? You are running a great business, but not feeling like you are achieving the right goals. You are putting too much energy into methods that just aren’t yielding results. If you are spending more time treading water and less time moving forward,...
