career… Take off your clothes 25 Sep 201814 Jul 2020 Abstract: The problem is not the problem. All too often, the real problem is not what is broken but the culture that allowed the 'problem' to develop and persist. This…
Association… Should I pursue professional credentialing? 24 Apr 201715 Jul 2020 Abstract: This article addressed the importance of professional credentialing regardless of your discipline. I need to start this article with a disclaimer. I am HIGHLY BIASED in favor of professional…
CEO… An old epiphany AKA my Barbara Mandrell story 23 Apr 20161 Aug 2017 A few years ago, my wife and I had the opportunity to spend the better part of a week in Nashville, TN. While there, we decided to check out the Fontanel Mansion.…
Consulting… CFO Radio Interview 18 Oct 20158 Jun 2016 On October 17, 2011, I was interviewed by Lorraine Chilvers on CFO Radio on the topic of Interim Executive Services. The interview that lasted around 45 minutes is proceeded by some industry…
Uncategorized The people in the lobby 19 Sep 20152 Aug 2020 It was winter in the north country. The temperature was in the low teens, the wind was blowing 20 MPH and the heavy snow was flying horizontally. When I walked…
Uncategorized Are you a CEO? Have you been caught looking? Do you know anyone that has been caught looking? 3 Jun 201521 Dec 2018 I recently took part in reminisces of some of the organizations that some of my friends and I have served or known about. One of the more common reasons for…
Leadership… A new epiphany 1 Apr 201510 Feb 2018 I tell people that I am not all that smart. I tell them that mostly I am not much more than a collection of experiences and epiphanies. I see profound…
Uncategorized How fast can you teach finance? 30 Mar 20158 Jun 2016 Sometimes, I am asked, "How did we get into this mess?" "What did we do wrong?" My standard answer lies in a phenomena that I have seen in one challenged…
Uncategorized There are only two problems in any organization 9 Mar 201522 Jul 2017 After my assessment, I am frequently asked, “How many problems do we have?” Or the question might take the form of, “Can this be fixed?” I generally get a shocked…
CEO… If the executive is going to get fired anyway, why do they need a contract or severance? 24 Jan 201510 Feb 2018 In my last blog, I said I would address the topic of severance packages. From the perspective of a lay person, a severance deal can be seen as an undeserved…
