Weekly Reports

88% OF ALL DATA BREACHES ARE FROM PHISHING RESPONSES BY EMPLOYEES – nearly half because of distraction’ – and falling for the same old ‘gotcha’ tricks, according to Stanford University research: (1) eMail solicitations for log-in credentials by response to... Continue

‘MISSION CREEP’ happens when projects grow in scope, sabotaging productivity and often failing to meet delivery timetables or objectives. A business adage called ‘Parkinson’s Law’ is that “work expands to fill the time allotted for completion” which, combined with human... Continue

MOST FAMILY & CLOSELY-HELD COMPANIES FAIL TO OPTIMIZE POTENTIAL BY NOT UTILIZING ADVISORY BOARDS, unaware of the unique value from perspective beyond the skills & experience within their organization. Even among companies who do have Boards: (1) Many are appointed... Continue

OPTIMIZING BUSINESS OR PERSONAL RESULTS ALWAYS REQUIRES ONGOING STRATEGIC PLANNING, initially based on vision of the leadership.  Before prioritizing or taking tactical steps for organizational initiatives/ personnel/ processes/ procedures/ facilities/ etc., the always initial critical factor is developing clarity &... Continue

LEADERS OFTEN AVOID DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH EMPLOYEES, instead complaining and blaming others for their discomfort. Beyond normal personality trait to simply avoid conflict, this also stems from the fact that such avoidance is socially acceptable, and that talking about uncomfortable... Continue