Leadership
Why Healthy Competition Among Employees Works
One of my favorite childhood memories is the centuries-old national tradition of color war at camp. I loved the intensity of this week of games, contests and events, as well as the life lessons it imparted. We celebrated…
Follow These 3 Motivation Tips for Health AND Business Fitness
Working out takes perseverance, dedication, and strength. The same can be said about running a small business. In fact, the two have many commonalities. If you’re looking to meet your business goals and achieve a…
How Do You Pay an Early Stage Board?
Give one percent equity to each outside board member vesting over four years of service. Many early stage CEOs and board members have asked for some guidance regarding pay and time commitments for board members….
2 Overlooked Skills That Are More Important Than You Think
You could have gotten away with many things before the rise of the internet, but now to succeed in business, you must continually improve your skills and knowledge. For that reason, I want to bring…
Please Learn This: “Noses In, Fingers Out!”
Many of us have someone who reports directly to us and who supervises others in return. If that fits, well then, this one is for you. And it is one of the most important lessons…
The 4 Keys to Developing Core Competencies in Your Leadership
When we talk about leadership in business, we’re not just focused on those at the top of the chain of command. No, for a company to be successful, everyone needs to take a leadership role….
4 Crucial Issues Every Entrepreneur Should Care About
As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get caught up in what you’re doing on a daily basis. You might forget about some of the social, economic, and environmental issues facing our world, because you’re just…
No (Wo)Man is an Island
John Donne penned a famous poem, No Man Is An Island, as part of his Devotions on Emergent Occasions. Even in 1624, apparently there were problems with silos, self-centeredness, and the behaviors/mentalities that result. We tend…
The UPS Store and Inc. Magazine Salute Small Businesses with a National Pitch Off Contest
SAN DIEGO, April 3, 2018 –The UPS Store, Inc. together with Inc. Magazine, invite entrepreneurs and small business owners from across the country to enter the Small Biz Salute Pitch Off, a contest that will…