Clarity Consultants

APRIL 18, 2025

Communicating, managing conflict, and adapting under pressure isn’t optional; it’s essential. As companies shift toward cross-functional teams and hybrid work models, communicating effectively, managing conflict, and adapting under pressure matter as much, if not more, than technical know-how.

Training 130

Training Training Emotional Intelligence Strategy 130

Kates Kesler

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported on how Procter & Gamble’s CEO is under scrutiny by investors and the board for a stalling turnaround effort. P&G’s Stumbles Put CEO On Hot Seat for Turnaround. Most painfully, but all too common, this is occurring in the middle of a very difficult turnaround.

Turnaround 50

Turnaround Management Journal Talent 50

Martinka Consulting

AUGUST 11, 2014

I like to say (especially to business buyers with stars in their eyes) that, “turnarounds make headlines because they are rare.” Here are five: Great people with depth of management, above average compensation (to attract better employees), and a good culture. If you’re the owner of one of these, congratulations.

Turnaround 40

Turnaround Trends Journal Financial 40

Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The July 29, 2015 edition of the Wall Street Journal featured an article titled, “The Cost of Germany’s Graying Managers.” Once stagnation hits it may not be a turnaround but it sure is a fixer-upper, and that is something all sellers need to avoid. Coasting owner, vibrant buyer, and now a thriving business.

Small Business 40

Small Business Turnaround Journal Sales 40

Martinka Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2022

The bank making you sign a personal guarantee always reminds me of a story my friend Mike Flynn, former publisher of the Puget Sound Business Journal, told about a bank president who said if you’re not willing to put up your house why would the bank take a risk on you and lend you money. You will need some of your money for the deal.

Banking 40

Banking Turnaround Finance Financial 40

MishTalk

APRIL 7, 2015

Rather than translate, please consider the Wall Street Journal report Spain Joins Negative Yield Club. This is quite a turnaround for Spain. Mike "Mish" Shedlock [link] Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. Spain has joined the sub-zero debt club, just.

Banking 28

Banking Turnaround Insurance Insurance 28