by Kurt Uhlir | Feb 16, 2026 | Business Operations
Markets lurch overnight. Supply chains snap without warning. Customer expectations swing between quarters. For many executives, that pattern now has a short name: VUCA. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity are not unusual phases. They are the normal...
by Kurt Uhlir | Aug 22, 2025 | Business Operations, Career, Leadership
Here’s what happens when executives stop competing and start connecting. August 2001. Dallas, Texas. A group of displaced senior executives faced a choice. The dot-com bubble had burst. The job market was brutal. They could fight each other for the same...
by Kurt Uhlir | Mar 13, 2025 | Business Operations
Choosing the right funding approach can make or break your business’s growth trajectory. Private equity and venture capital each offer distinct advantages, targeting different types of companies and stages of development. Whether you’re leading a fast-growing...
by Kurt Uhlir | Mar 13, 2025 | Business Operations, Career
CEOs and COOs both shape a company’s future, but their roles are distinct yet deeply interconnected. Getting the CEO-COO relationship right is crucial—it’s often the difference between thriving growth and operational chaos. This article clearly defines the...
by Kurt Uhlir | Feb 17, 2025 | Business Operations, Career
Labor hoarding might sound like a strange term, but it’s becoming a big deal in the business world. Unlike hoarding physical items like knick-knacks and clothing that fill up storage spaces, labor hoarding refers to companies holding onto their workers. In the current...
by Kurt Uhlir | Feb 17, 2025 | Business Operations, Leadership
Succession planning isn’t just about filling roles when people leave—it’s about making sure your organization is ready for the future. It’s a proactive approach to identify, develop, and prepare potential leaders for key positions, ensuring that transitions happen...
