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Insights on leadership, business growth, and organizational effectiveness — written by Peter Buchanan.

Resolving conflicts between the new and the established

Leaders: Here’s How To Connect With People

On occasion, I’ve been asked by leaders for advice regarding what they should do to better connect with the people around them.

For Business Owners — How To Get More $ When You Sell

In my conversations with clients who own businesses, we often talk about things they can do to maximize the potential sale value

Planning On Selling Your Business?

If you’re planning on selling your business, what should you work on to maximize the dollars you realize? Of course your current

For Leaders: How To Make More Effective Presentations

I was having a conversation with one of my CEO clients the other day. She told me about a big presentation she

The Follies of Family Business

Over the years, I have gotten to know many family business situations and quite frankly, I often see problems that one can

Business Leaders: Dealing With Life Transitions Part III

I received a huge response to my article on May 23, 2016 which was entitled: ‘Business Leaders: Dealing With Life Transitions.’ I

Leadership in VUCA Times

Last week, I spent two days in a workshop entitled: ‘A Paradigm Shift: Creative & Critical Thinking In A Transformational Era’. It

The 10 Most Important Things Business Owners Must Remember

I’m the chairman of a group of 16 CEOs, Presidents and owners of medium-sized private businesses. The members of the group have

You Sell Your Business…Then What?

In the world of CEOs, Presidents and business founders, selling a business is often framed as a victory lap, yet for many

Do You Want To Be Rich or Do You Want To Be King?

Recently, in a conversation with one of my CEO clients, we were talking in general terms about the mindset of business owners.

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