by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The bigger the stakes for your opponent, the easier they are to bluff. ADAGEKnow When to Fold———-RESPONSEThe bigger the stakes for your opponent, the easier they are to bluff. Don’t bluff anyone until they have first seen you win a few. The ideal...
by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Select your adversaries with care.ADAGEKnow When to Fight———-RESPONSE Select your adversaries with care. Never underestimate the ability of an adversary to cause you grief in the future. People will revenge themselves for small offenses as much as for...
by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Once you find yourself in a fight, be relentless.ADAGEBe Relentless———-RESPONSE Once you find yourself in a fight, be relentless. Bring it to closure quickly. The longer it drags on, the more costly it becomes. If it becomes clear you will lose a battle,...
by Smock Winter | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
All CEOs need an office with four walls, a ceiling, and a door that locks. ADAGEBe Discreet———-RESPONSE All CEOs need an office with four walls, a ceiling, and a door that locks. Trying to manage a global enterprise out of an open cubicle is reckless and...
by Smock Winter | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you find yourself in a fight, you’ve probably done something wrong.ADAGEFight Fair———-RESPONSE If you find yourself in a fight, you’ve probably done something wrong. Your first priority is to make peace. If that is not possible, position...
by Smock Winter | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Spend your own money to build your core competencies. Use partner resources to shore up your weaknesses.ADAGEYoke Up———-RESPONSE Spend your own money to build your core competencies. Use partner resources to shore up your weaknesses. If you use a...
