Tom Matthesen, who leads business advisory at Balentine, says business owners commonly overlook four areas—capital planning, talent, earnings quality, and succession planning—because daily operational pressures crowd out longer-term review. He argues these issues are interconnected, so weakness in one area tends to create problems in the others. Matthesen recommends owners address capital strategy proactively rather than waiting until a funding need arises from an acquisition or shortfall.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-06
New Vistage research shows most small and midsize U.S. businesses have adopted generative AI, with 76% of CEOs personally using the technology, yet fewer than a quarter have formal oversight structures in place. The findings come alongside a broader call for CEOs to make overdue leadership and program decisions before the year ends rather than deferring them into the next fiscal cycle.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-17
A workplace analysis outlines seven common leadership behaviors that gradually erode employee morale and push skilled workers to leave their jobs. Rather than a single bad incident, the piece argues these are repeated patterns—like poor communication, favoritism, or lack of recognition—that accumulate over time until employees decide to walk away.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-26
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