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Amici Austin AMICI: The Austin Membership of Italian Cultural Illumination. To endorse-Support-Serve. A NIAF local support group.

Most of the companies I work with make great things. Solid products. Smart services. The kind of businesses that pay the...
05/27/2025

Most of the companies I work with make great things. Solid products. Smart services. The kind of businesses that pay the bills, create jobs, and make a real dent in their industries. But let me ask you this: Are you in the business of making stuff... or setting the rules for how stuff gets made? There’s a quiet strategic hierarchy out there....

Most of the companies I work with make great things. Solid products. Smart services. The kind of businesses that pay the bills, create jobs, and make a real dent in their industries. But let me ask…

Hello, fellow leaders! As a Vistage Master Chair with more than 4 decades of experience in corporate leadership and entr...
12/04/2024

Hello, fellow leaders! As a Vistage Master Chair with more than 4 decades of experience in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, I’m excited to introduce you to the vital role of a Chief Growth Officer (CGO) for driving long-term, sustainable growth in your business. The Growth Landscape In my experience, too many small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), particularly those between $10 million and $75 million (often founder-run), fall into the trap of focusing too much on short/near-term goals....

Hello, fellow leaders! As a Vistage Master Chair with more than 4 decades of experience in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, I’m excited to introduce you to the vital role of a Chief Growt…

As companies prepare their 2025 budgets and operational plans, understanding the distinction between budgets and operati...
11/17/2024

As companies prepare their 2025 budgets and operational plans, understanding the distinction between budgets and operational plans is crucial. Effective planning involves aligning forecasts from sales and marketing with these budgets while setting variable compensation based on performance outcomes. This approach promotes strategic goal achievement and operational efficiency, driving overall growth....

As companies prepare their 2025 budgets and operational plans, understanding the distinction between budgets and operational plans is crucial. Effective planning involves aligning forecasts from sa…

Are you really playing to win, or just not to lose?...
07/17/2024

Are you really playing to win, or just not to lose?...

Are you really playing to win, or just not to lose?

Taming the Tech Genius: How to Manage a Prima Donna Without Losing Control
07/05/2024

Taming the Tech Genius: How to Manage a Prima Donna Without Losing Control

In every organization, there’s often a standout individual whose prowess makes them indispensable. However, managing such a person can be challenging, especially when they exhibit “prima donn…

As an executive coach, I work with business leaders to help them achieve their goals and objectives. One of the most imp...
09/26/2023

As an executive coach, I work with business leaders to help them achieve their goals and objectives. One of the most important aspects of achieving success in business is having a clear understanding of the different terms that are used to describe the elements of what make good companies great, namely: mission, vision, values, strategic initiatives, goals, objectives, key results, KPIs, …...

As an executive coach, I work with business leaders to help them achieve their goals and objectives. One of the most important aspects of achieving success in business is having a clear understandi…

As we start to exit the summer, we approach the time of year when we start planning for next year and possibly the years...
09/05/2023

As we start to exit the summer, we approach the time of year when we start planning for next year and possibly the years beyond. Doing so may have you wind up with a long list of “stuff” that needs to get done. Some of these are tactical and operational, but some might be strategic. Regardless, prioritizing a long list of exciting initiatives (aka “stuff”) can be a daunting task. ...

As we start to exit the summer, we approach the time of year when we start planning for next year and possibly the years beyond. Doing so may have you wind up with a long list of “stuff” that needs…

In this guide, we'll delve into the most common strategic planning mistakes that SMBs make and provide actionable insigh...
08/21/2023

In this guide, we'll delve into the most common strategic planning mistakes that SMBs make and provide actionable insights on how to avoid them. Along the way, we'll include specific data and statistics to drive home the importance of steering clear of these costly errors....

In this guide, we’ll delve into the most common strategic planning mistakes that SMBs make and provide actionable insights on how to avoid them. Along the way, we’ll include specific da…

6 powerful steps that will propel you towards the CEO position...
06/19/2023

6 powerful steps that will propel you towards the CEO position...

6 powerful steps that will propel you towards the CEO position

Perspicacity (what?)
03/28/2023

Perspicacity (what?)

As an executive coach to CEOs and senior executives, I’ve seen firsthand the power of perspicacityand perspective in achieving business success.  These two qualities are c…

The debate over a proposed corporate tax increase in the United States has been ongoing, with supporters arguing that it...
03/13/2023

The debate over a proposed corporate tax increase in the United States has been ongoing, with supporters arguing that it will provide much-needed revenue for the government and opponents warning of the potential negative consequences for businesses and the economy. Here are some of the ways in which a corporate tax increase could harm the United States: Reduced investment: A higher corporate tax rate will reduce the amount of money that businesses can reinvest in their operations, leading to reduced capital investment, research and development, and hiring....

The debate over a proposed corporate tax increase in the United States has been ongoing, with supporters arguing that it will provide much-needed revenue for the government and opponents warning of…

As a CEO of a company, you may often find yourself up at night, worrying about the challenges that lay ahead. After all,...
03/06/2023

As a CEO of a company, you may often find yourself up at night, worrying about the challenges that lay ahead. After all, running a business is no walk in the park. In today's competitive landscape, there are numerous things that can keep you awake at night. Here are the top 5 nightmares that private company CEOs are most concerned about…...

As a CEO of a company, you may often find yourself up at night, worrying about the challenges that lay ahead. After all, running a business is no walk in the park. In today’s competitive land…

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