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, Entrepreneurs, Independent Director, Leadership
I have had many experiences that have helped me become a better board director, business leader, and advisor. One of the most important was selling our business to a public company. Selling a business to a public company is like being in a room with an 800-pound...
by Larry Putterman | Business, Entrepreneurs, Family Business, Leadership, Management, Organizations
The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg and John David Mann. A best seller with over 500,000 copies sold. Being a giving person is how you achieve success. You never find a book that teaches both principles for business and personal...
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 | 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...
