Influence without Accountability
“Here comes the spouse. There’s another meeting down the drain.“ Those that have worked in family businesses know exactly what I’m...
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Richard Hall
- Apr 7, 2021
- 6 min
Has the family business become too much family and not enough business?
Has the family business become too much family and not enough business? Here's an in-depth review of how to take back your business.
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Richard Hall
- Mar 23, 2021
- 1 min
Sometimes the hardest conversation is with yourself!
Family-owned business challenges - having a hard conversation with yourself.
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Richard Hall
- Jan 12, 2021
- 4 min
Is Now The Time? - From Oil Major to Small Business
Should a small/medium sized company hire a candidate from an oil & gas major? If so, how do you ensure their success? Now can be a great...
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Richard Hall
- Oct 21, 2020
- 2 min
“We’ve tried 3 times and failed. What makes you think you can succeed?"
Consultants don’t always get it right Quite a few years ago, I was asked to create and implement a new software development and project...
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Richard Hall
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
Family Owned Business Challenges
Topic - Family Owned Business Challenges During our recent visit with Rick Schissler and the Weekly Business Hour radio show, we...
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Richard Hall
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
Rich Hall elected as Silver Fox Advisor
HOUSTON, TX (Sept. 9, 2020) – Today the Silver Fox Advisors announced its newest Silver Fox Advisor. “Rich Hall was elected a Silver Fox...
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Richard Hall
- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
This is NOT the company I interviewed with!
“I am so excited! I start a new job Monday morning with a great, family-owned company. They have an employee-centric culture, great pay,...
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Richard Hall
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
COVID Fatigue is Real!
What are the Top 4 things you should be doing about it? The United States is in a high state of uncertainty where the future is...
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Richard Hall
- Sep 30, 2020
- 1 min
You may have a title but are you an Executive?
When I interviewed for my first VP role, I was asked some tough questions. The President of the company said, “you have leadership...
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Richard Hall
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
I Just Want To Work For a Normal Company!
I caught up with a former employee that is really frustrated at his current job. He made the following statements we all should hear: - I...
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Richard Hall
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
Why I Hate Offsite Events for Team Building
I used to hate going to offsite team-building events. The goal was to build trust (fall and the team catches you) or teamwork (mix up...
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Richard Hall
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
Have you ever tried pushing a rope?
Have you ever tried to back up a uHaul trailer up a driveway into a small space? Sort of like pushing a rope. I have a pickup truck that...
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Richard Hall
- Sep 11, 2020
- 1 min
Never let current events stop you from doing what is right!
I spoke to an owner the other day that had an employee that needed to go. They were reluctant to act because they felt it would backfire...
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Richard Hall
- Sep 3, 2020
- 1 min
Treat everyone fairly, not equally
People love to be recognized for their part in a successful endeavor. Just make sure and get the recognition part right! We blew away the...
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Richard Hall
- Sep 2, 2020
- 1 min
Believe in yourself and take the risk!
Believe in yourself and take the risk! Most people have the skills and personality traits to be wildly successful. You know what is...
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Richard Hall
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
What is your next first step?
What is your next first step? I remember being in a very difficult situation. There were competing investors and I was caught in the...
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Richard Hall
- Aug 31, 2020
- 1 min
Leadership 101: TAKE OWNERSHIP!
Leadership 101 - TAKE OWNERSHIP! People ask me how to become a better leader. I think the best single word to remember is Ownership! Own...
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Richard Hall
- Aug 28, 2020
- 1 min
Manage Stress like a Boss!
I've only screamed once in a meeting. It was loud, shocking, and I immediately wanted to pull it back (well, not really. Felt good at the...
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Richard Hall
- Aug 27, 2020
- 1 min
Ethical behavior - Always!
I could have titled this "Who wants to be a millionaire?" and "What are you willing to do to get there?” All you have to do is compromise...
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