The Best of 2013

Merry Christmas and best wishes for the holiday season. I thought you might enjoy a selection of Smith Report blogs from this year. I’ve tried to spread out the subjects covered for maximum value.  Where the CEO spends time is an investment decision A successful...

The Internet has Brought Us What Not How

Be careful, as you run your businesses, manage your departments, drive new marketing campaigns, launch products or acquire other companies. There’s a little thought worth considering as we embrace the power of information at our fingertips. Are we being suckered...

Where the CEO Spends Time is an Investment Decision

In a recent TEDx Beacon Street talk, Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact referenced a great phrase – Where the CEO spends her time is an investment decision. The context of the comment was connected to the founder’s inability to scale and therefore lead their team...