Once upon a time, there was a hard-working employee who had a great job at a top tech company. She loved the stability, benefits, and sense of community that came with being a leader and team member of a game-changing company. But one day, that all changed. She was...
Do you remember it? The absolute thrill of the moment you turned an idea into a reality — into a company. There’s almost nothing like it — that rush of adrenaline — as you saw success in securing investors and then customers. Now, as you strive to take your company to...
Let’s all stop for a minute and breathe — and celebrate — we’ve almost made it through 2022, which includes surviving the changes, tumult, and crazy of 2020 and 2021. What a ride, right? As we roll into the final two weeks of 2022, I hope you get time — to reflect on...
Do you know any member of a nonprofit board who feels lukewarm about their organization? No? I don’t either. It’s like looking for an unenthusiastic entrepreneur; they simply don’t exist. Anyone who joins a board feels passionate about the cause. They are for them....
Successful leaders know the value of hard work, innovative thinking, and perseverance. But they also know this basic truth: Most of the best things in business — and life — come to you through other people. Good business is rarely a solo enterprise, and relationships...
Once upon a time there was a noble and humble king who ruled a magnificent kingdom. He worked hard, treated people fairly, and made wise decisions. Yet, he rarely held court with his subjects or rallied his troops with inspirational speeches. And the people grew cold...
