Team Building is Not an Extracurricular Activity: How to Make Company Culture...
Culture is a very real and meaningful part of a company that determines how team members feel about the business, the product, and one another. But building a strong company culture is also an...
View ArticleWhy We Don’t Hire Rock Stars
My company doesn’t hire rock stars, and neither should yours. Think about it: Rock stars are notorious for drinking, partying, and staying out all night. They’re not known for being responsible or...
View ArticleKansas City’s Motto: Go Big or Go Home #BigKC
Kansas City is suddenly “the next hot thing” in entrepreneurs’ minds. In fact, Kansas City just landed on the Top 30 list for Under30CEO’s Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs. It’s not surprising that...
View ArticleHow to Survive a Conference Where You Don’t Know Anyone
I am sure most of you have been in a situation similar to mine. Last week, I attended Social Slam in Knoxville, Tenn. I knew absolutely no one who was going to the conference, but I decided to attend...
View ArticleThe 3 Best Reasons to Become an Angel Investor
We’re in a startup culture right now. Any kid who can code has a potential five-year path to the land of billionaires, and it’s become dull and commonplace (but still impressive) to meet yet another...
View ArticleWill It Walk? Determining Whether Your Business Idea Has Legs
Every problem is an opportunity because a good business idea can lie in the solution. Most successful businesses begin with someone merely solving a problem. Chances are if you’re experiencing...
View ArticleHow to Build a High-Quality Brand with an Affordable Product
Providing a product at the lowest price point in your market sounds like a sure way to attract customers and gain an edge on your competition — but it’s not always that easy. The problem is that the...
View ArticleKeeping Quality Real and Costs Low
Depending on your point of view, your company’s internal costs can be a minor nuisance or the bane of your existence. It’s a real balancing act to figure out just how to maintain a high level of...
View ArticleLunch: The Most Important Hour of the Day
We’ve all seen it happen: People get trapped in the web of monotonous, boring, unhealthy lunches at work. They don’t leave enough time to prepare something healthy at home. Sometimes, they opt for a...
View ArticleFinding Small Ways to Solve Big Problems – How Leaders Can Get Unstuck
Whether you’re working at a startup, a mid-sized company, or an enterprise organization, leaders at all levels typically find themselves stuck at one point or another. I’ve interacted with my fair...
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