Corporate executives can leverage the acquisition of an early-stage company as a short-cut to innovation — which it can be, if done right. However, if done poorly, early-stage acquisitions can be fraught with risk and lead to dead ends. De-risking a corporate M&A transaction with an early-stage company starts with…

The daily struggles of a practicing stoicism for four decades — A few weekends ago, over a couple of glasses of wine, I had a long conversation with a younger and very dear friend of mine, who is going through some challenging times. …

As a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, investors, and executives across the globe, I am often asked my opinion about conducting business with certain individuals and/or companies. It mostly involves great people and companies and it’s one of the most enjoyable aspects of my job — helping good people achieve their…

Do you ever ask yourself “why am I not being understood?” I used to. Not as much anymore. While there are many reasons for that, one may be the consistency in the language we use. The structure of our sentences communicates more than just what we’re saying. …

Whether executives, entrepreneurs, or investors, we all tend to place a higher value on professional experience when determining who to hire, when to promote, where to invest, or who to trust with challenging projects. …

The immediate focus of most companies is shifting from Long Term to Short Term, and from Innovation and Growth to Cost Control and Operational Efficiency. Many Boards and CEO’s, as they should, are assessing the “people at the wheel” across divisions or functions trying to determine fit for the current…

As an entrepreneur or CEO, it can be hard to distinguish between a savvy investor and a predatory investor. While both provide capital in exchange for a return on their investment, savvy investors also provide support regardless of market condition. …

Leadership is tested and proven in trying times. And, a blinding insight into the obvious as this may be, these are trying times! What may not be an obvious insight, is that regardless of the current situation, organizational resiliency always depends on the ability of its leaders to balance making…