Category Archives: Leadership

Family Succession Planning: Who Gets the Office?

Posted on January 30, 2023 by John F. Dini

Sometimes the most sensitive question in family succession planning is “Who gets the office?” Dad’s (or Mom’s) office is usually perceived as the center of authority by the employees and other family members. That is where you got called on … Continue reading →

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Exit Strategy – Harvest or Grow?

Posted on November 16, 2022 by John F. Dini

In every internal transfer, whether to family or employees, the owner/seller has to make the harvest or grow decision. We’ll presume that your business has already reached a point where its value meets or exceeds your financial objectives as the … Continue reading →

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An Employee Retention Culture

Posted on March 16, 2022 by John F. Dini

Do you have an employee retention culture? Finding and keeping employees is exceptionally tough at present. Some are working remotely and being poached by employers in another state, others are listening to the pundits saying that employment is a seller’s … Continue reading →

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Do you Suffer from Decision Addiction?

Posted on February 11, 2022 by John F. Dini

Do you suffer from decision addiction? The typical business owner lives on dopamine. According to WebMD: Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter. Your body makes it, and your nervous system uses it to send messages between nerve cells. That’s why … Continue reading →

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A Boss for the other 364

Posted on December 25, 2021 by John F. Dini

Each year I reprint a post from 2013 about the underappreciated boss of A Christmas Carol, Mr. Fezziwig. I hope that you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! This week was the 178th anniversary of the publication of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas … Continue reading →