I credit being successful in executive level management for over 10 years to a no-nonsense, objective approach.

• Set open, transparent goals. Communicate what all goals are and expect the best execution from your staff.
• Ensure sound financial positions in every detail. Strong financial analysis is the key component to every successful company. The numbers behind every idea must make sense.
• Productivity and execution can be a limiting or liberating facet to every company. Execute. Follow through. Make your actions productive. Measure results.
• It's all about people. Maintain a team that is accountable to each other, not an ego on top. Keep turnover a "non-issue." Celebrate successes.
• A good dose of laughter is good for the soul. Enough said.