In the dynamic landscape of business, success is rarely achieved alone. It’s the result of collaboration, unity, and the collective efforts of a dedicated team. As Henry Ford famously said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” This sentiment rings true across industries and continents, and it’s particularly relevant...
Intial years of my career, I struggled to understand the financial terms and key metrics to find out if a business was healthy. My approach is to take a simple analogy to break down complex terms and make them more memorable. Here is one example of how to understand the business performance of any business. Every successful business operates like a healthy tree. Strong roots support steady...
I recall our previous conversation about bringing someone new into M&P. This individual comes from a solid background in industry and technology, rather than consultancy. While discussing our team’s expectations, we uncovered several benefits of hiring individuals from different industries: Seeing Things Differently: When you hire someone from a different industry, you gain fresh...
Everyone forgets the fourth “C” when they go into a new market. A client and I talked about their plans to grow into Europe over lunch a few weeks ago. As we talked about what makes a market launch important, they said, “It’s all about the company, the customers, and the competition.” I was a bit surprised and asked. “What about culture?” The client...
Reaching revenue goals, growing teams, and establishing strategic alliances are all accomplishments that we all enjoy celebrating. But what about the soft skills that keep everything from collapsing like a house of cards? These abilities, which are frequently disregarded, are the cornerstone of successful leadership. This insight led me down a rabbit hole of readings, articles, and introspection...
