Embracing Conflict – Part 1 of 2
What is the difference between an argument and a thoughtful disagreement? You might think that it’s the decibels of the voices or the intellectual value of the topic, but underneath…
Leadership Posts
Build a Culture to Exceed Customer Expectations
Having satisfied customers is no longer enough to keep you ahead of competitors. Now, having "delighted" customers is the new standard. Customer delight is defined as surprising the customer by…
Setting the Right Culture in Your Startup
Just as national culture influences and shapes a country, so does the startup culture drive the future of a new venture. At leading companies such as Google, Apple, and Netflix,…
Stop Being Busy and Start Being Successful
Have you been called the "B" word before or even called yourself the "B" word? You hear people say it all the time. "I'm so busy." It's the curse word…
How Successful Entrepreneurs Are Wired For Results
In her new book, Wired for Results, author Lucy Hoger explains seven pillars of a highly successful business based on her years of experience as a CEO, senior executive, and…
When Good Isn’t Good Enough
Sometimes doing your best isn't quite enough. Such a realization can be sobering. In his latest work, author and leading business consultant Subir Chowdhury explores why outwardly similar companies grow…
Align Your Teams to Create One Mission
Chris Fussell knows the value of a cohesive team—he spent 15 years on U.S. Navy SEAL teams, leading SEAL elements around the world. From his work in Kosovo to his…
Transitioning to Leadership
Whether you're a brand-new manager or an experienced professional, there's always room to learn new skills and hone existing ones. The Harvard Business Review, in its' new book Manager's Handbook:…
Get the Most from Your Advisory Board
Assembling a brilliant advisory board is an important first step. The next step is to get the board to measurably impact your company. The challenge is in harnessing your board’s…
Eight Traits of True Founders
Business success begins in the mind of the startup founder and his team. A winning startup is a team of entrepreneurs who build and run the business as an extension…