Stay Off the Radar Screen

There are few good reasons for an enterprise to seek high levels of visibility. ADAGEStay Off the Radar Screen———-RESPONSE There are few good reasons for an enterprise to seek high levels of visibility. Bad news is more newsworthy than good news....

Be Like Nehemiah

If you have a complex project and can’t describe it in simple terms, then don’t do it. ADAGEBe Like Nehemiah———-RESPONSEIf you have a complex project and can’t describe it in simple terms, then don’t do it. Avoid projects that...

Stand and Deliver

Honesty begets loyalty and respect.ADAGEStand and Deliver———-RESPONSEHonesty begets loyalty and respect. People can deal with bad news and respond to challenging circumstances when they are presented honestly and in a straightforward fashion. There...

Recruit Simpatico Elders

Always reach for trusted and tested confidants when making board choices—but never place your destiny in their hands.ADAGERecruit Simpatico Elders———-RESPONSEAlways reach for trusted and tested confidants when making board choices—but never place...

A Bird in Hand

Ninety-five percent of enterprise resources should be trained on short-term profitable revenue generation.ADAGEA Bird in Hand———-RESPONSENinety-five percent of enterprise resources should be trained on short-term profitable revenue generation. Avoid...

God Is in Control

Always remain in control of your company, either via equity ownership or organizational bylaws.ADAGEGod Is in Control———-RESPONSEAlways remain in control of your company, either via equity ownership or organizational bylaws. Be wary of dilution of...