About 6 months ago, Jeannine drove up to the business she and her husband Ron own – a business that family members started nearly 50 years ago. As she parked the car, she pondered the questions Kyle Mercer put forth in a recent blog article.
Read MoreImagine walking into a boardroom full of accomplished leaders. Yet one person dominates. He puts forth the “best” ideas. He asserts the “right” strategic direction. He insists that every move is “his way or the highway.”
Read MoreLife unfolds in stages. One day, you’re a young married couple with kids in school, immersed in family responsibilities and community activities. Suddenly – it seems – the kids grow up and leave the house. The family business becomes more taxing than ever, causing stress and tension in the marriage. And the marriage itself feels more like a business partnership than a close, loving bond.
Read MoreJust a few years ago, Mark Richard’s life was defined by the busy-ness of supporting his family and running his company. He was living “an obligatory life; it felt empty.”
Read MoreMark Richard’s story is hard to believe. Owner and CEO of a small and fast-growing company, Mark had been coaching with Kyle Mercer for several months. He invited Kyle to lead a Corporate Renewal, which was soon held on a Saturday/Sunday. Then on Monday – completely unplanned – Mark announced his retirement!
Read More“What kind of leader do I want to be?” You have a choice. Looking back, Dr. Howard Bittner always had a vision of what his business would look like. Yet creating that business was mercurial. How do you clarify and share the vision? What steps do you take on that path? Specifically, how do you get from here to there?
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