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Ah, the first day on the job.  The excitement.  The enthusiasm.  The validation of winning/surviving the interview process.  I’ve seen a lot of “first days” not only as a consultant but as senior management watching new hires walk through the door.  I always want the first day to be perfect because first impressions really do [...]

At small companies I’ve always promoted the work ethic: “do anything for the success of the venture.”  Mostly to try and get around the “it’s not part of my job” issue but if that means evenings and weekends too then so be it.  Now, I do try to encourage some semblance of work life balance [...]

Inspire: to spur on, impel, motivate.  Inspiration: the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions - influencing…
Without a doubt every client or opportunity I consider has to inspire me and the vehicle of this inspiration can only be found in the CEO (at my role/level).  It seems absurd to have to remind people [...]

What an unbelievable turn around in September!  Almost all of my portfolio companies experienced an incredible uptick in sales in the last three weeks of the quarter.  Are we finally in the recovery period?  Has the bleeding finally stopped?
I believe there is an overall sentiment of optimism on the rise that is somewhat supported by [...]