Todd Paetznick

ChemTek Solutions, a 90-person specialty-chemicals manufacturer, loved its Scorecard. Until a raw-material spike shredded margin for an entire half-quarter. The leadership team saw the "Gross Profit %" Measurable show up red on...

In most of North America, the saying goes that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. For many entrepreneurs, this phrase holds a parallel to their business experience....

Vision is about getting crystal clear and aligned on where the company is going and how it plans to get there. Traction means instilling discipline and accountability into the organizations so that...