Recent Articles from Stephen Dietrich
More on overcoming workplace fear in the new year
(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts. Read Part One.) Fear in a business setting can take many forms. Fear of not being able to sustain operations at historical levels can be a driver to sell before failing. Fear of not being able to handle growth and the success of the business may […]
Overcoming workplace fear in the new year
Fear of change and the outcome of a decision can paralyze a company. Unfortunately, there are ample examples of robust companies suffering in the marketplace whenever there is change of leadership or shift in business focus. It makes sense that a company may suffer when there is an unintended nega...
More on trusted advisors versus rubber stamps
(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts. Read Part 1.) As a young lawyer, I often heard the phrase, “That is a business issue.” That meant it wasn’t something the advisor on the project was comfortable advising on or addressing. The answer wasn’t clear cut or immediately apparent under the training or expertise […]