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... 
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... 
