I have a pretty straightforward philosophy on the types of head honchos that are out there. Simply put, there are the leaders and there are the managers.
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How to Change These Bad Leadership Habits
Image credit: Andrea Piacquadio; Pexels Nobody is born a leader, and no one is guaranteed to be a good leader. Many top leaders have no formal training or prior leadership experience. This lack of training and experience may lead to unintentional unfavorable habits that demotivate teams. Leaders who can identify their bad leadership habits before […]
How to Become a Leader if You Struggle with Perfectionism
I had a conversation with a friend recently about her career. She’s in a situation where she knows she has a ton of qualities that would make her a great leader at her company. The problem is, she’s a perfectionist, and this holds her back from ever voicing her ideas. This creates a fear of […]
The Entrepreneurial Time Machine
Do you believe in time travel? I do. Though I’ve not fully figured it out, I can say definitively that it is possible to distort time. With practice you can both slow down and speed up time. This is possible, because time is a product of your perception. If you put your head down and only focus […]
4 Ways Building a Company Taught Me More Than College Could
I’m not ashamed to say that I didn’t attend college. Culturally, being Indian, it’s quite strange to hear that. I was very close to attending, and had my opportunity at Gravity4 not come along (pre-launch), I would be sitting in a classroom probably learning about how a Roman empire conquered a piece of land that […]
It’s Time to Admit What You Truly Want Out of Life
Making decisions. This is the defining ability of humanity. We can do more than react to life’s challenges instinctively. We can look forward, decide what we want, and act accordingly.
7 Ways to Avoid Legal Mistakes Commonly Made by Entrepreneurs
Even if you have an amazing and brilliant business idea, and even if you have solid financial backing, a small legal mistake can sink your entrepreneurial ambitions and dreams quickly and permanently.
5 Quick Reasons Why Your Startup Failed
Being a first time entrepreneur is fun and exciting, but nothing prepares you for the day you finally realize that things aren’t working out.
Goals vs. Outcomes: You’re Confusing Them and It Matters, A LOT!
Often times there are consistencies between goals and outcomes that tell a deeper story. This, in turn, can help identify the real goal behind all the outcomes you’re going after.
Yes, You Should Care Whether Your Employees Like You
Some leaders will say that they don’t care about being liked, but I can tell you from personal experience that making an effort to win over your employees, earn their trust, and make them happy can make a huge difference in your company.
