Our September CEO Club speaker was Robert Sher, author of Mighty Mid-Sized Companies
So, you want to lead your company from a small- to a mid-sized business? Then I hope you heard Robert Sher’s presentation at the CEO Club of Marin’s September breakfast meeting! Robert laid out the 7 Silent Growth Killers of Mid-Sized companies, and how to avoid them.
Robert Sher also provided a detailed visual presentation and gave each attendee a worksheet while quickly covering each Killer. He then drilled down into two killers, #2- Strategy Tinkering at the Top, and #5 Operational Meltdowns, with the help of attendees. Members of the CEO Club brought much experience at leading and managing small and midsized companies, and contributed to the conversation. Everyone agreed with Roberts 7 killers, though not everyone could prevent them…based on comments provided!
In review, his 7 Silent Growth Killers are:
- Letting Time Slip-Slide Away;
- Strategy Tinkering at the Top
- Reckless Attempts at Growth
- Fumbled Strategic Acquisitions
- Operational Meltdown
- The Liquidity Crash
- Tolerating Dysfunctional Leaders
Robert’s book is available on Amazon.com here and he has a website and forum where you can continue the conversation here. Impress your board, investors, banker, and/or partners by being the first to memorize all seven!
Attendance at the meeting was again high, though reservations were low. Please remember to RSVP via our new website to ensure enough food and seating for everyone (www.ceoclubofmarin.com). Thank you from your organizer (me!).
Networking amongst attendees was energized, and we have new CEO members, vintage members, and recent members, as well as two guests from the school of Leadership and Management at Dominican, and a leading personality from the County of Marin who is building bonds between Marin and Sonoma companies.
The CEO Club of Marin thanks Robert Sher for sharing with us as our September 2015 featured speaker!
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