Sharon Olson is the Founder & President of Olson Wealth Group, Inspired Life Family Office®, a multi-family office & wealth management firm. “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” ...

We often assist clients with preparation for annual meetings of stockholders. A variety of materials provide guidance on the major components of an annual meeting, such as proxy statement disclosures ...

A well run meeting can be used to effectively train employees, close an important sale, set business goals and keep major projects on the right track. A successful meeting starts well before everyone ...

It isn't just good practice to be prepared for each sales meeting. It's essential. I have found that the best way to do this is to start with the end in mind. Visualize your meeting beforehand.

Sometimes, the end of a meeting comes as a relief. You get up from your seat, file out of the conference room, and head back to your desk. Chances are, you’re thinking about the meeting you just left.

Proper complaint handling gives your employees a sense of fair treatment, even when the complaint is against a supervisor or executive of the company. Before meeting with the involved parties, take ...

Whether you’re giving a presentation, interviewing for a job, or trying to run an effective meeting, the outcome rarely depends on chance. In nearly everything we do, there is a strong correlation ...

What are the magic ingredients for a successful meeting? A meeting in which participants build relationships, exchange ideas, unearth insights, make decisions and get the information they need to move ...

What are the magic ingredients for a successful meeting? A meeting in which participants build relationships, exchange ideas, unearth insights, make decisions, and get the information they need to ...

Being responsible for organizing a business meeting can be overwhelming for even the most experienced leaders. We have all attended purposeless meetings with no desired outcome or meetings that failed ...