KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)’s Post

Little more than 6 years ago, myself, João Mariares de Vasconcelos and 3 others (joined shortly after by Patrícia Matos) started LGG Advisors in an office the size of a small living room, with the idea of providing top-quality corporate finance services from Portugal to clients abroad. We had no clients and revenue to start with. None of us was bringing clients from previous jobs. We had no external investors or financing. But we had a very strong will to succeed. We worked hard, took a very lean approach and became very client-centric. Clients became our entire focus, we had to understand what they needed, adapt to their way of doing things and be humble enough to recognize when we were wrong. Since then it has been an incredible journey. Growth was never meant to be a goal in itself, but rather a means to attain other more important goals. Growth brought opportunities for us to hire talent, diversify to other services and markets and reward those that most contributed to our success. Also, allowed us to develop our infrastructure and support services that in turn helped us become more professional. A couple of things I have learned throughout the way: · The title of CEO doesn’t really mean anything, you have to be able to roll-up your sleeves and do the work nobody wants to do · When scaling-up it’s all about the team – one man show firms don’t survive · Celebrate success but don’t ignore failures – one-sided views of your business can lead you to overlook what needs to be improved · People gather around mission-led organisations – they want to feel they are contributing to a meaningful collective goal · Hire the best talent and empower them – be results-oriented rather than micro-managing their time or work It has been an absolute honour to work with everyone that contributed to where we are today, knowing that this is still the beginning and there is much more to be achieved. Also, a word to our clients to thank them for their trust, it is a privilege to work and learn from you every day.

Heard about our new Company of Good Recognition System, but not sure about applying? The new COG Recognition System has been expanded to be more inclusive. Instead of the singular form of recognition of the past, there is now differentiated recognition for organisations at various stages of their corporate purpose journey. Even if your organisation is just starting to adopt corporate purpose, you can apply to be considered. For your organisation to be recognised, you have the flexibility to choose between 2 options: a simplified questionnaire with 15 questions, or the full questionnaire with 55 questions. The simplified questionnaire is all you need to qualify for a 1 Heart Company of Good, while the full questionnaire is needed to qualify for a 2 Heart Company of Good and above. Whichever option you choose, your company has the opportunity to be recognised for its purpose-driven initiatives and holistic contributions at the national level. For more information about the new COG Recognition System, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gbwj38kZ #CompanyofGood #CorporatePurpose #NVPC #COGRecognition

Ready for some #MotivationMonday?! 🙌 We’re proud to share that our Global Chief Information Officer Nik Umrani and the NSM IT team have received several recent awards for their continued innovation and supporting the company’s strategic goals through transformative technology initiatives. We sat down with Nik to ask him about why these industry recognitions matter and how they help him build a best-in-class IT team and a culture of collaboration to support NSM’s growth trajectory. Read what Nik shared with us: https://lnkd.in/e6MY5Jyd #buildsuccess #ITcareers #ITprofessionals #techindustry #workintech #insurancetechnology #insurtech

It's real, It's happening, are you on board? Explore a snapshot of their remarkable successes below. Curious about transforming your challenges into business opportunities? Reach out today, and let's start the journey to pipeline success together. 💼 #BusinessSuccess #GDSGroup #UnlockOpportunities #publicsector

𝗠𝗡𝗕 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. In the heart of MNB Solutions lies a vision - 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. Today, that vision shines just a bit brighter. We're humbled to share our 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by TÜV SÜD. 🔒 But being MNB Solutions, it is never just about achieving a goal – it's about surpassing it. That’s why we took on an additional challenge: a 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 📈 Not because we had to, but because it was the right thing to do as it is a reflection of our commitment of delivering exceptional products and services. A heartfelt shoutout to our entire team, who, day in and day out, make our vision a reality. A special thank you to Gabriela Bolcova, the driving force behind these milestones. We're also deeply grateful to Lucia Mrázková from TÜV SÜD, our mentor and a guiding beacon through the certification process. 𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘂𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀. 🤝 #InformationSecurity #QualityManagement #ContinuousImprovement #MNBExcellence

In a world that's always evolving, the ability to adapt and enhance our methods is what keeps us competitive and relevant. Consider an organisation that regularly reviews feedback to refine their processes. Over time, their incremental improvements lead to significant enhancements in team efficiency. This proactive approach turns small changes into major impacts, creating a dynamic environment where growth is constant and every challenge is an opportunity to learn. Our aim at CWC is to provide your organisation with the tools you need to be ever evolving. https://smpl.is/97z0g #ContinuousImprovement #BusinessGrowth #LearningCulture

Our mission at CWC has always been clear: to release the passion and potential of people. When we achieve this, the impact is profound, not just on team dynamics and organisational culture, but also on your bottom line. We're here to help your business operate like a well-oiled machine, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across the board. Interested in learning how we can support your goals? Reach out to discuss how we can transform your organisation together. https://smpl.is/907l1 #Testimonial #Passion #BusinessGrowth

Do you know an executive that is disrupting their organization or industry? We want to hear from you! Nominations for the 2024-2025 BT150 are now OPEN! Submit here: @rwang0 @Dhinchcliffe @constellationr #BusinessTransformation

At RKL LLP, RKL Virtual Management Solutions, and RKL eSolutions, every action that we take is made with our three core values in mind: Bold, Caring, and Collaborative. That's why we'd like to recognize Lisa deKat for embodying the BOLD value! We embody bold characteristics by driving innovation, challenging the status quo, and holding ourselves and others around us accountable. Read about Lisa's story in our 2023 Annual Review here: https://hubs.ly/Q02j30LL0

In a world that's always evolving, the ability to adapt and enhance our methods is what keeps us competitive and relevant. Consider an organisation that regularly reviews feedback to refine their processes. Over time, their incremental improvements lead to significant enhancements in team efficiency. This proactive approach turns small changes into major impacts, creating a dynamic environment where growth is constant and every challenge is an opportunity to learn. Our aim at CWC is to provide your organisation with the tools you need to be ever evolving. https://smpl.is/97z0h #ContinuousImprovement #BusinessGrowth #LearningCulture