Leadership
What I Learned About Business from the Cofounder of Waffle House
Last month, we lost one of the great entrepreneurs. Joe Rogers Sr. was the cofounder of the Waffle House chain of diners, building the company from the ground up, from the first store in Avondale…
How to Make Your Employees Feel Valued and Engaged
We all like to feel special. No matter where we work or what we do, we like knowing that our opinions, skills and expertise are needed. When employees feel valued, they’re more likely to put…
3 Indisputable Traits of a True Leader
I was flying to a business meeting with an associate when he told me he didn’t think I was a very good leader. (Ouch!) Sensing that God had sent a messenger to tell me that…
How to Streamline Remote Working for Your Team
Working for a small business in 2017 is different than it was in past years. More people are working remotely. However, streamlining the team of workers is just as important for smaller businesses as it…
10 Questions Every Business Buyer Wants Answered
A business broker will tell you that putting yourself in a buyer’s shoes will get you a long way towards a successful business sale. To support your sale preparations, here’s a rundown of 10 common…
7 Ways to Be Your Best in Business When Pressure Hits
We all face pressure in our lives, but there’s nothing like that of an entrepreneur facing customer crises and the competitive challenges of a new business. Don’t believe the myth that all you have to…
Surround Yourself with a Winning Team
Sports gives us such a great window into the rest of our lives. Over four quarters, nine innings, two halves, or whatever frame it uses, a game is a miniature lesson. The coaches and players…
5 Best Leadership Books That Inform and Inspire Young Leaders
Reading is a fundamental skill that life has given us. It’s very important that we cherish it so that we can record the information and share meaningful stories. There are lots of amazing books out…
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…
4 Low-Cost Benefits That Majorly Boost Employee Happiness
Does your company offer free snacks in the lunchroom, long out-of-office lunch breaks, and gift cards to local restaurants as productivity rewards? If you answered yes, but can’t figure out why your employees are still…
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