PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - John M. Collard TI - Steering Clear of the Brink AID - 10.3905/jpe.2002.320020 DP - 2002 Aug 31 TA - The Journal of Private Equity PG - 25--31 VI - 5 IP - 4 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/5/4/25.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/5/4/25.full AB - Can you see an impending business disaster before it hits? This article provides 10 early warning signs to watch, such as overextended and overworked top managers; rapid employee turnover; inefficient communications with employees; unclear goals; improper compensation programs, and others. Discussions are provided for each of the 10 warning signs, along with a general road map of how leadership styles can highlight the difference between a healthy and a marginal company.