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:…
If you’ve ever put your trust into a business by making a purchase from it, you likely know what it feels like to go through a poor customer service experience….
While the concept of intrapreneurship has been around for decades and has been championed by some of the most innovative companies in the world (including IBM, Intel and Google) it…
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…
Having a remote team has helped me grow my businesses in a scalable, cost-effective way. I’ve been able to tap into talent in a way that is beneficial for myself…
Your heart’s beating faster as you walk into your boss’s office to ask for a raise. This is the big one: the one where you ask for an extra 10,…
I love to travel. I always have. And that’s one of the perks of running my own business; I have to log more miles to attend meetings or give a…
Once I hit my 365th straight day of doing at least 10 minutes of meditation, I couldn’t help but wonder, “Was it worth it?” As a busy entrepreneur, I always…
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…
Question: What’s the best way to overcome my tendency to micromanage? Peter Boyd PaperStreet Web Design Delegate “Start with your best candidate and delegate something that you know they will…
Let’s be honest. The word “investment” does not strike many of us as an interesting topic. We think of investments and hear stocks, bonds, real estate and other ways to…
Question: What one thing did you find most difficult when transitioning from employee to employer? Vik Patel Future Hosting Setting Work/Life Boundaries “When you’re an employee, someone sets boundaries for…
Question: What’s your favorite tool for handling client/customer communication in a timely manner — and in one place? Brian David Crane Caller Smart Inc. AppBoy “We use AppBoy to organize…
All leadership roles present their challenges, regardless of the industry. Luckily, nowadays there are many avenues to learn how to combat these challenges, from attending online leadership seminars to speaking with…
By training, I’m an accountant. By design, I’m a CEO. And, like it or not, I spend a great amount of my time managing my employees. Over the years, I’ve…
Question: What is your advice for including all employees in the process of setting companywide goals? Simon Berg Ceros Give Employees a Hands-On Role “At Ceros, we follow The Rhino…
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…
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…
Hello 2018; it’s so nice to meet you! As you kick off this new year, are you reminded of the early days of 2017 and all the promises you made…