7 Dumb Startup Leadership Mistakes
Many professionals in business, from startups to multi-nationals, assume that the team leader or executive is an appointed position, and the skills come with the title. In reality, leadership is…
Many professionals in business, from startups to multi-nationals, assume that the team leader or executive is an appointed position, and the skills come with the title. In reality, leadership is…
Do you want your product or service to resonate with customers? Then start by expressing the "why" behind your business rather than the "what." Using Apple and the Wright Brothers…
By definition, most entrepreneurs are thought leaders. They have the ability to recognize a market need, the skills to design and implement a solution, and the drive to start a…
When I heard a friend make the statement “Your startup can’t fail if you don’t quit,” I realized that every entrepreneur should adopt it as their mantra. Pivoting or dealing…
Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for - or actively avoid - conflict. Their vision, passion, and focus are so strong that they can’t imagine someone disagreeing, much less fighting them…
True leaders realize that, by definition, the word "leader" places one at the front and not the rear. Yet many, many executives try to lead through fear and intimidation. This…
If you have had some success in a business, I’m sure you bristle just like I do when someone says “You were just lucky…” I’m a strong believer that we…
I’ve always wondered why every executive meeting has to be one hour in length or longer. That’s probably a tenth of your day spent on one issue. It better be…
I’m sure we have all seen entrepreneurs with high levels of passion and confidence touting an idea that seems to make very little sense to us. Of course, we never…
I’ve often said that creating and building a business is not a one-man show, even though it usually springs from the mind and determination of one person – committees don’t…