Reinvesting in your company is a vital factor in any successful business strategy. It doesn’t matter if your company consists of two people or has a global staff of thousands:…
Odds are, you’ve probably seen or at least heard of Simon Sinek, who recently challenged the entire world and the way we work in his viral video addressing what he…
Question: What’s the most important consideration when deciding, among founders, who should take on which leadership role? Dustin Cavanaugh RenewAge Play to Your Strengths “I have been involved in multiple…
If you google “workplace culture,” you’ll find hundreds of articles and resources on why it’s important, how to build a better culture, and tons of examples of companies that are…
As women, we can often feel guilty when we take the time to do something for ourselves. The nurturing aspect of our DNA seems to be set to constant concern…
As the founder of an online resource specializing in all things marriage (including divorce), I’ve come to learn that business relationships have many parallels to marriage and intimate relationships. They…
Question: What framework can I use to make meetings slated for problem-solving more effective? Christopher Kelly Convene Use the Business Model Canvas “The Business Model Canvas is a process that…
We at Rented.com recently learned about Founders for Change and the great work they’re doing to shed more light on issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. We too feel these are…
One of the hardest tasks of a business owner is hiring the right people. Top performers must have the right work ethic to fulfill expectations, but also be a good…
One of the best descriptions I’ve heard of leaders is that they focus on vision and strategy, guiding and removing obstacles for their teams, similar to a coach in sports….
As the co-founder of an educational firm, I spend a lot of time looking at resumes, not only of job applicants but also of students – many of whom will…
By 2020, millennials will comprise of roughly 50 percent of the global workforce. Just like the emergence of any other generation, companies will have to deal with a new set of…
The state of the world has been extremely turbulent, with people experiencing fires, war, earthquakes and other tragedies, in addition to an increasingly competitive working environment. Lately, people have been…
Question: How do you approach a delicate social media scenario in which your team member posts something inappropriate to their personal social media? Do you immediately terminate them or work…
Question: How do you help employees (or co-founders) who are experiencing burnout get back on track? Jeff Cayley Worldwide Cyclery Create a Tailored Solution “Everyone gets burned out here and…
My best friend and I would lock ourselves in my tiny, yellow room in Brooklyn, sitting on my bed with a hundred pieces of paper around us, quietly and carefully…
Company culture is changing drastically. “Casual Fridays” are now a week long, and companies like Google are pushing the limits of employee benefits by offering perks like on-site doctor visits. As…
Do you have a remote team? If you do, you know that they are only as productive as your ability to manage them. And let’s face it, losing track of…
Whenever I look at our company, I am in awe of the amazing team we’ve built — a team dedicated to excellence and execution, and not afraid to try, fail, learn…
What do potato chips, Post-It Notes, pacemakers, penicillin and Silly Putty all have in common? They were all created by making mistakes. In fact, in each case, the inventor was…