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Category Archives: Advice

07/20/14

The Dollar Weighted Organization Chart

Big Red Car here. Been slacking off a bit on my posts, sorry, y’all. I’ll get back on it now.

So The Boss is working with a number of brilliant CEOs who are wrestling with growth issues–how to grow the organization.

Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | Tagged dollar weighted organization chart, growth, organization chart |
07/7/14

Handmade, Craftsmanship

Big Red Car here. Oh boy, it’s a wonderful day in the ATX. It is still not too hot but it is getting there. The mornings and the evenings are incredible.

So The Boss is getting on his high horse about planning and the necessity to plan effectively. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Planning | Tagged bespoke planning, handmade, handmade planning | 2 Comments
07/1/14

Bad Advice

Big Red Car here. The Boss got me out of bed early this morning, so I am inspired to write.

Today we shall chat about bad advice. I was eavesdropping on The Boss at Taco Deli the other day. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, CEO coaching | Tagged bad advice, ceo coaching | 4 Comments
07/1/14

The Essential Nature of Good Graphic Design — SketchDeck

Big Red Car here. Going to be another great day in the ATX. The temperatures are starting to creep up.

The Boss was visiting with one of his London clients and they were discussing the essential nature of good graphic design.

Look at SketchDeck. <<<hyperlink Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | Tagged good graphic design, sketchdeck |
06/6/14

Mission Statement – Writer’s Block

Big Red Car here. Big today, garage getting cleaned to the bone. To the max. Going back to parking cars in the garage. Hoping for a spot for the Big Red Car but have a sneaking feeling it’s going to be that damn Lexus. We shall see.

Did mention the weather is fine, y’all? Just fine as ever. On Earth as it is in Texas! Continue reading →

Posted in Advice | Tagged mission statement, writer's block |
05/28/14

Complexity — Deal With It

Big Red Car here. Going to have thunderstorms in the ATX today.

Be careful. Likely no top down today. So The Boss is talking to one of his brilliant CEOs and they get on the subject of how complex everything is today. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, CEO coaching | Tagged complexity, simplicity | 5 Comments
05/17/14

A Time to Sell

Big Red Car here.  Gorgeous day in the ATX.  Come on down, ya’ll.

So The Boss is talking with a couple of his brilliant CEOs and they ask — when do we know it’s time to sell, Boss? What are the signs, Boss? Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, CEO coaching | Tagged sell, time to sell |
05/16/14

Wisdom of the Campfire World HQ

Big Red Car here, up early to TacoDeli on Lamar up the street from Central Market  for a brain stimulating couple of egg and cheese tacos with avacado and jalapeno.  Why not?

Cup of coffee from the coffee joint next door.  First rate.

Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, CEO coaching | Tagged ceo coaching, wisdom |

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