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Impact of Family Dynamics on Business
Read MoreI had the privilege recently of participating in a panel for Mass Mutual as they presented the FutureSmart program in OKC. During the panel, I was asked: “Many businesses in the region are family-owned businesses. How does family dynamics affect the success of a family-owned business? What should family members who are in business together […]
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What I Look for in Advisors
Read MoreI had the privilege recently of participating in a panel for Mass Mutual as they presented the FutureSmart program in OKC. During the panel, I was asked: “Business owners often utilize a variety of advisors to help guide them through the various stages of their businesses. What characteristics do you recommend business owners look for […]
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How We Make America Great
Read MoreI have been planning this post for a while now, but waited until at least some of the election angst has subsided. Back in October, Peggy Noonan wrote an article titled “The Great Disappointment of 2016” which documents a fascinating discussion she had with a focus group of voters. It captured the collective disappointment with […]
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My Expectation for 2017
Read MoreThese are the three expectations I have for myself in 2017: Build a Well-Oiled Machine(s) My primary objective is to grow our two business units into well-oiled machines. Develop and grow the staff to the point where the various parts of the organization work well together. The organization has been too dependent on me to […]
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Focus on the Business Model
Read MoreThis has been a particularly challenging year. Several things about it have been lackluster. I do not think we are alone in this experience as I hear the same thing from many other business leaders. My response has been to become ultra focused on the business model. We know that we have a proven business […]
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The Good Morning Legacy
Read MoreMy grandfather had a habit of going throughout the entire plant to say good morning to each employee every single day. This is still the number one memory and comment I receive from former employees that I meet or even from current employees that worked with him. This also happens to be one of the […]
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The Hang In There Economy
Read MoreThe best way I can explain my impression of the current economic moment is to just hang in there, it will get better. It has been a strange year all the way through. Spending has been soft from our customer base. This base is usually very dependable year over year. Not far off, but a […]
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Next Up On My Reading List
Read MoreI just posted a list of recommended reading, so here is the stuff that is on my short list to read. I am almost always in the midst of 2 or 3 books at once. Typically that is something business related, something non-fiction and something fiction with a great story. I have just included the […]
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Leadership Reading List I Just Shared With My Team
Read MoreThe following list was created to fit onto one page and provide a well rounded leadership reading introduction. By no means intended to be exhaustive or create subject matter experts in all things. If I missed one of your favorites or something you believe to be essential reading, please comment and tell me as I […]
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Celebrating 48 Years of HSI
Read MoreHSI Sensing turned 48 years old this week! It is such an honor and a privilege to be part of this company that has now had an impact on the world around us for such a long time. Even so, I still believe our best days are ahead of us where we can make even […]
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