November 2023

2 Results

My # 1 Business Rule

In the relentless world of business, CEO Thomas Michael has an unshakeable mantra: ‘If it starts hard, it ends hard.’ With humorous anecdotes of bureaucratic paperwork, penny-pinching Fortune 500 companies, and elusive job candidates, he underlines his rule of thumb that troublesome beginnings signal onerous outcomes. Here’s to smoother starts!

Work-Life Balance: How to work a 40-hour week, stay in business, and still take a vacation

So, you’re a CEO who can’t remember the last time you had a real vacation? sounds like you need the three 3Ds of work-life balance: Decision, Delegation, and Discipline. Decide to take breaks, delegate responsibilities, not tasks, and have the discipline to unplug from work. Remember, if the office crumbles without you, you don’t own a business, you own a job! And, frankly, owning a business sounds much cooler. So, go ahead and book that trip to Oktoberfest!