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KC Chiefs’ CFO Has a Winning Game Plan for Management Accounting
by Arleen Thomas, CPA, CGMA on Nov 18, 2013 I recently watched a new video featuring Dan Crumb, CPA, CGMA and CFO of the NFL Kansas City Chiefs. The video (CLICK THE CHIEFS LOGO TO WATCH) brings to life one of so many unique paths for CGMA designation holders. Dan says that he never thought he’d work... read more
The Difference Between Managing and Leading
November 8, 2013 Steve Keating CME, CSE I’ve written about this topic before and since old habits are hard to break I feel a need to continuing writing about it. I had the opportunity to spend some time with a long-time friend recently. He is the former CFO of a Fortune 1000 company and the former... read more
How to Think About Your Leadership Legacy
Mike Figliuolo at thoughtLEADERS, LLC You’ve likely heard the phrase “leadership legacy” at some point. It sounds big, ominous, and scary. It’s not. There’s a simple formula for thinking about your personal leadership legacy. It only has four variables in it. It’s not some big quadratic equation with derivatives, exponents, or any of that complicated stuff. Before... read more
How to Take Risk Out of Your Company
BY DAVID MAHMOOD It’s simple: High-risk companies sell for less. Low-risk companies sell for more. Here’s how to convince a buyer that your company is low-risk. Every day, thousands take small risks in hopes of getting a big reward. They are known as gamblers. They purchase lottery tickets, visit casinos, go to horse races, and place... read more
Operations Strategy Checkup: 5 Key Questions to Ask
The answers are essential to aligning strategy, tactics, and customer-focused outcomes. Aug. 27, 2013 Jason Piatt It seems that no time is convenient to pause the action and review strategy. When you’re in the thick of the battle to produce a product on time, under budget, with superior quality, a strategic review may seem like a... read more
The #1 Reason Business Sellers Leave Chips on the Table
By Scott Yoder, October 16, 2013 See Scott’s profile in our advisor directory. Takeaway: We asked seasoned exit planning professionals how to avoid leaving wealth behind when selling a company. Their answers educated and inspired us. Source: flickr/Muffet I recently attended the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) annual conference. Besides the great presentations and the networking, I was fortunate enough to connect with... read more
Memo to managers: How to use the accountability factor to boost performance
By Joel Garfinkle on September 16th, 2013 Are you feeling disappointed and frustrated that your employees are producing less than stellar results? Worried that maybe your expectations are too high? Relax. Having high expectations is great. You just need a strategy for applying them. Here’s a three-step process that will boost your employees’ performance across the board. Set high... read more
FOR ENTREPRENEURS, PASSION CAN BECOME A PITFALL
ENTREPRENEURS NEED TO LOVE THEIR PRODUCTS. BUT PASSION CAN BLIND YOU TO WHAT YOU REALLY SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON: RESULTS, AND HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY PIVOT YOUR BUSINESS IF NECESSARY. BY: PATRICK SALYER When I graduated from college, I was dead set on making positive change in the world. My passion was international development and I deeply cared about making... read more
First Circuit Holds Private Equity Fund Responsible For ERISA Withdrawal Liability
By William T. McCartan | Published August 5, 2013 In a case that will put fear in the heart of many private equity investors, particularly those who invest in distressed situations, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has held that a private equity fund constituted a “trade or business” for purposes of determining whether the... read more