Can you reignite an old flame? Absolutely. But it’s going to take some work. Stand-out employees have a few things in common: They are passionate about what they do and who they work for. And they genuinely want to see their employers do well, they respect their management team, and Read more…
You’re losing out on time, money, and exciting opportunities. Every leader knows that mistakes come with the territory. Having seen (and made) a few (hundred) in my day, I’ve learned that it really doesn’t matter who made the mistake. What really counts is how that person tries to fix them. Read more…
Writing a check is nice, but it doesn’t mean you’re making an impact. You started 2019 with big goals and great intentions to do more good. Then life happened. Projects piled up, investor demands took precedence, and your travel schedule left you 30,000 feet in the air every other week. Read more…
As a boss, you always have to lead by example. Whether you’re the CEO of a large corporation or in startup mode, the success of your company depends on your ability to lead. The older I get the more I realize that leadership skills is one of the only things Read more…
Check your ego at the door. Being a boss means admitting your faults. No one can prepare you for being an entrepreneur. Even Ivy League schools can’t teach the challenges, mistakes, and failures you’ll encounter as you step into this all-compassing role. From the startup phase to a full fledged corporation, it Read more…
What is the main goal of every entrepreneur and business owner? Growth. No one wants to have their company become stagnant. While scaling your company for the future is an essential part of the entrepreneurial journey, it can also be very risky. Growth and productivity are not always just about Read more…
Diversity. It’s become one of the most talked about, written about, and analyzed topics in business. And rightfully so. External pressure has led to internal action, making those in charge take considerable strides towards a more balanced and representative boardroom. Unfortunately, they’re doing it all wrong. Businesses are struggling to Read more…
As a leader, your biggest obstacle is probably yourself. I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders across the globe, from small startups to the world’s largest corporations, and they all tend to have one thing in common: they stand in their way. As perfectionists, they’re their harshest critic. I am no exception to this type Read more…
What may seem like great attributes are actually harmful habits. Spot them now before it’s too late. The hardest part about leadership is managing people. Everyone has their own quirks and ways of doing things, leaders included. And this is a great thing. Diversity is what creates culture and drives growth. If everyone Read more…
It’s all in the delivery. Internships can get a bad rap. And it’s easy to see why. Just like freshmen in college or a rookie on the team, they’re synonymous with doing the grunt work. Assigned mundane and menial tasks, they take on what that no one else wants to do as a form Read more…