I thought I would share the contents of an email I received from my son who is back east attending a small liberal arts college.
“Dad,
Your blog reads like a ‘Manifesto for the Eternally Corporate.” It is a lot fun to read though and I hope your customers are able [...]

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In preparation for a review of our financial statements, as well as struggling to complete the transition from spreadsheet-based accounting to QuickBooks, I am spending nearly all my time chained to my desk. I fear that every second spent in this manner takes me away from engaging with customers and employees. Even when [...]

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The average tenure of SolarGlass team member is 12 years. If I factor out the team additions since I purchased the company, the number rises to 15 years. Given that a year into my ownership and we have had just one resignation, I am proud and thankful of the fact that tenure continues [...]

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Over the last 30 years, I have read many business books and magazines. Few have been as meaningful as Jim Collins’ work Good to Great. In particular, his chapters on Level 5 leadership (subject of a post to come) and the Hedgehog Concept have become guiding principles.
My top of mind take on our [...]

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