The Power of Positive Deviants – A Resiliency Resource
“Deviants.” It’s a word that brings up images of wild-eyed folks who defy social norms; people who inhabit the lower reaches of the socio-economic scale; misfits and outcasts…. Read More»
#SocialLeader Recap: “How Blue Unicorns Intentionally Build a Quality Network”
A network is an integral part of any business person’s arsenal, but it’s more than just the number of connections you have on LinkedIn. For a true blue unicorn, it’s important to have a quality network that was built with intention. So how do you do intentionally set out to build that kind of network? […] Read more… Read More»
For Companies Like Buffer and Zingerman’s, Is Transparency Good for Business?
Highly visible companies like Zingerman’s and Buffer raise a question about the effectiveness of transparent business philosophies and practices. Is transparency good for business?… Read More»
The Morning Rituals of 10 of the World’s Most Inspirational Entrepreneurs [Infographic]
If you’re like me, every morning starts with hitting the snooze button a few times before rolling out of bed and stumbling to the coffee pot. Then you spend the next hour or so in a groggy haze getting while starting your day. But what about inspirational entrepreneurs? How do they start their mornings? What […] Read more… Read More»
14 Great Tools for Leadership Feedback
YEC (Young Entrepreneur Council) surveyed some folks about how they get leadership evaluations from their employess. Here are their answers:… Read More»
Company Culture Drives Your Company… How’s Yours Going?
Where do leaders spend the bulk of their time?
When I ask leaders that question, a great majority of them tell me they invest 95 percent of their time on results and processes. In their world, that’s what gets measured, monitored, and rewarded…. Read More»
8 Ways to Improve Brain Power [Infographic]
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but scientists have proven otherwise. As we age our brains might not feel as sharp as they used to. Have trouble remembering names, dates and tasks? Ever walk into a room and can’t remember why you’re there? You’re not alone. This happens to people of […] Read more… Read More»
Why Leaders Need Rebellious Evolution
I never wanted to be the same as everybody else. I wanted to evolve. I didn’t want to rebel but there were times where I felt I had no choice. That’s not strictly true. I did have a choice. I could have done exactly the same as everybody else. I could have followed their path, […] Read more… Read More»
Zuckerberg’s LLC and the Future of Social Business
Zuckerberg’s approach highlights how much using business models can benefit social enterprises…. Read More»
7 Ways To Improve Your Email Signature
Email is the primary method of communication for business, but even though thousands of emails are sent daily there is one aspect that is often overlooked. At its’ simplest, your email signature is your electronic business card – a brief way of sharing what you do and how to get in touch with you. It’s […] Read more… Read More»