Innovate or Die
Organizations cycle between exploration and exploitation. An exploration-oriented organization is full of innovation and creativity. It’s bursting with ideas, even if short on cash. Once an idea has manifested into…
The Truth About Productivity and Efficiency
It was a lie, triggering simultaneous relief and disappointment. Inbox Zero, the badge of honor worn proudly by those who can regularly respond to and act on all emails regularly,…
Finding Great Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, at the end of November 2017, there were 5.9 million job openings in the United States. And, according to Recruiting.com, “ManpowerGroup, a worldwide…
Entertainment Before Yesterday (Part 4)
This post is a continuation of Parts 1, 2, and 3. It takes real determination to set out into today’s new world of film/TV finance and get a project made…
5 Principles for Conducting a Post-Mortem Meeting for Your Business Project
How did your last project go? If you want an honest answer, there’s no better way to find it than to hold post-mortem meetings. They can be handy for getting…
Attracting Tech Talent to A Growing Startup
Tech recruiting can be a major challenge especially when your business is new or still small. But it doesn’t have to be too hard as long as you focus on…
Tesla’s Traps: Lessons from Genius and Failure
Nikola Tesla’s legacy is impressive. The famed inventor’s discoveries include AC motors and power systems still used around the world, fluorescent light bulbs, X-rays, radio, remote control, robotics, lasers, and…
Connecting with Your Community
It’s easy to lose sight of those around us while living in the digital age. With companies replacing physical offices with email, video conferencing, and other virtual communication channels, face-to-face…
Resolve: Learn to Stick With It
There is a strange phenomenon in the second half of each January. Gyms around the world start to empty out. Caffeine, chocolate, and alcohol purchases scale back up. TV binge-watching…
How to Boost Business Through Innovation
Regardless of where you’re at in business development, being innovative is the key to success. Within the digital landscape, finding ways to implement new techniques that foster growth has never…