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Do you find yourself always asking, “Where Are We?”

man-and-money-question-marks“Where are we” is a question I hear all the time.

Usually, the questioner is looking for some answers about the business landscape and where we might be in the trough between recession and recovery.

A challenging question but one that usually prompts a series of my questions:

Where are you, and how well are you and your company prepared for the rest of this journey?

Is Your System Foolproof?

Make sure that you have a foolproof system that holds your team accountable so that they know … that you know … what they need to get done, and that you’re measuring and tracking those initiatives to make sure they don’t slip through the cracks.

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The need for independent directors

As you know, I have long advocated the value of independent directors in the middle market. They bring perspective and diversity to family businesses in particular, and more subtly, help keep the conversation focused on business issues rather than emotional ones.

The SEC is now proposing for comment, landmark changes that will allow small groups of shareholders to force the addition of independent directors. (more…)

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