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Do You Think You Are Flexible and Coachable?

As an early stage investor, the first test for me is whether “my” entrepreneur is flexible in both the plan and execution of his or her vision (since from experience almost everything about a business…

Theo Epstein and the Trust Factor in Leadership

Does trust really matter when it comes to leadership? After all, leaders pay people to do their jobs. Trust is somewhat beside the point, right? Actually, not by a long shot. Research both formal and anecdotal proves…

Why You Need a Work Ethic Like Belichick and Saban

If you’re a football fan like me, than you’re living in maybe the most remarkable time in our sport’s history. With apologies to icons of past eras like Vince Lombardi, Paul Brown, and Bear Bryant,…

3 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Aptitude

Being a leader is not the same as being a manager. Let’s consider how to become a better leader—especially for those who are not lucky enough to be “born leaders.” Being a leader is a…

How to Scale Your Business without Burning Out

Every entrepreneur would love to quickly scale up their business to the point where it was making significant revenues. That, of course, is easier said than done. To scale your business requires an incredible amount…

Morning Habits CEOs Use to Jumpstart Their Day

For most working professionals, coffee is the way to start the day. But for those CEOs and business owners who have reached a whole other level of excellence, morning can extend way beyond a simple cup of…

5 Tips for When You’re Feeling Uninspired

Running a successful small business requires work ethic, creativity, organization and much more. With the amount of responsibility required to be an entrepreneur, it’s understandable if you occasionally lose focus. Instead of beating yourself up…

5 Essential Characteristics That Differentiate Leaders from Managers

Often people use the terms leaders and managers interchangeably. But nothing could be further from the truth! Anyone can become a manager, merely by awarding the title. Anyone can be given the responsibility for the oversight of a team,…

Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs

Small business are hard to start and even harder to run. Most small businesses fail in the first year. The most successful small businesses turn into bigger businesses. The owners of those successful businesses often…

5 Effortless Ways Small Business Owners Can Thrive in 2017

Small business owners have it tough. With limited budgets and an inability to command the resources of corporate giants, they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive world. These tips are going to help you…

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