Leadership
The Why and How Behind Sustainable Business
Every business relies on some type of resource for its continued operation. That’s just an economic fact. Many resources are domain specific, and only matter to companies that operate in that domain, but there are…
4 Steps to Optimizing Team Strengths for Innovation
Most entrepreneurs I know are individually very innovative, but a successful startup can’t be a one-man show (for long). That means they need to build an innovative team, which is not a skill that most…
Time, Talent, and Treasure: Spending Each Wisely
In the non-profit world, the term “time, talent and treasure” has been used so often it is almost at the edge of being trite. It’s used in that arena to describe a volunteer’s sacrifice in…
Two Lists Successful Leaders Make Every Day
Q: What can the 80s rock band The Police teach us about leadership? A: Turns out they planted a seed in me that has grown into a useful business practice. That practice, which I have…
4 Simple Ways to Boost Team Morale and Engagement
It’s a well-known fact that happy employees are more productive, loyal, and more likely to stay in their role for a longer amount of time. But as an employer or manager, how do you keep…
3 Ways to Keep Your Best Talent for the Long Haul
When trying to get a startup off the ground, so much time and effort goes into developing the product and reaching the customer that founders often forget about the most important part of the company…
Context is King
Context is king. When you think about companies who take risks and are edgy when it comes to their marketing, the insurance industry would hardly be the first to pop into your mind. But that’s…
A 3-Step Process for Creating a Sustainable Performance Culture
It’s no secret that all leaders want to have a higher performing culture. We want to meet our business goals and objectives, have a culture that attracts top talent, and be a place where people…
How to Identify the Most Dangerous Person in Your Company
If you’ve read this column for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve made a lot of mistakes. I tell people that intelligence is learning from your own mistakes. This means intelligence is painful, and…
Is Your Business Stable Enough for Growth?
The question might appear almost redundant: what business wouldn’t benefit from growth? But while growth is the lifeblood of any company, it also brings significant challenges—particularly in the cash flow department. In fact, a growth…
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