Books By Rob
The Feel Of The Deal
Buying and selling a business is often shrouded in mystery. But no more. The Feel of the Deal is an entertaining story of the author’s business acquisition and gives the reader a rare opportunity to get inside the head and heart of the CEO. Robert Sher opens up his thoughts and feelings during the four-year acquisitions journey. His book is a new kind of how-to business guide — the inside story, fun to read, and easy to implement. Following the story, 15 essays re-frame the usable lessons in plain talk. An educational read for anyone interested in or doing business.
Mighty Midsized Companies: How Leaders Overcome 7 Silent Growth Killers
The excitement of leading midsize firm turns to frustration when growth grinds down to a halt. This research based book identifies 7 growth killers that target midsized firms and shows leaders how to combat them or avoid them altogether.
Companies that have reached middle market size have proven that they provide value. They’re likely to continue the growth story unless they get caught by a “Growth Killer”. Growth Killers are nasty pitfalls that drain a firm’s momentum and energy, often stopping growth and sometimes destroying them entirely. These killers don’t latch on to most small companies, and they aren’t very harmful to big companies.