by Larry Putterman | Boards, Business, Entrepreneurs, Family Business, Leadership, Management, Organizations, Vision
Working with your Dad in a family business can be the best decision you have ever made or the worst experience of your life. For a successful relationship, both parties need to put their egos aside and think about what’s best for the company. For me, it was the best...
by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Boards, Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Organizations, Outside Director, Vision
Boards without outside directors do not make objective decisions. Boards need outside directors to see all sides of a problem and find the best solution. Outside directors bring incredible value with their “fresh eyes.” I believe boards that have not brought somebody...
by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Board Director, Boards, coronavirus, Independent Director, Leadership
Today we are discussing the Coronavirus and how Board Directors can help companies survive the crisis. Jack Derby, in his weekly blog, says it best: “Most importantly… ….take care of yourself and your family! ….take care of your employees and...
by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Boards, Business, Disabilities, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Organizations
No Greatness Without Goodness – 2014 Fast Company’s 10 Books You Need To Read this Year.Nearly 70% of individuals with disabilities and 95% of people with severe cognitive disabilities such as autism will never hold down a job. The reason is that no matter...
by Larry Putterman | Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Technology, Vision
“Disruptive innovation leads to the creative destruction of businesses that once seemed pre-eminent and secure.” Steven Blank Disruptive innovation is creating new products or services that did not exist before. The innovation creates a new market that disrupts an...