Want to Succeed in Business? Mediocre Won’t Cut It.
Studies show that around 90% of new entrepreneurial ventures end up failing. While it's inspiring to see the next generation of entrepreneurs enter the business world, they face more competition now than ever. When [...]
11 Lessons I Hope to Teach My Children About Business
I've been an entrepreneur for a long time -- over thirty years, in fact. In that time, I've helped ventures grow from the seed of an idea into thriving businesses and seen good ideas not [...]
Not a Dictator, Not a Friend: Finding a Leadership Style That Works
People are social by nature; we all want to be liked and respected by our peers and colleagues. The best leaders understand that to optimize their effectiveness, they need to define a role that isn't [...]
Why Communication Will Make or Break Your Team
Business isn't a field for solitary geniuses. Even if a savvy entrepreneur dreams up the world's best strategy for corporate success, their brilliance won't count for much if they can't communicate their ideas to others [...]
Creating Value Means Having Values
Anyone can make some money, but creating something of true value requires a solid set of principles. Without the right mission, it’s easy to lose direction and fail to inspire those you serve. In short, [...]
You’re Only as Good as Your Team
Great minds make for great ideas, but what about executing those ideas and making them real? It’s never a one-person job: it takes teamwork. No person in business is a success without the work of [...]