Investing in earlier-stage businesses is a bit like dating. You weigh what’s exciting and what’s important to you against what doesn’t work for either side. And if you walk away, it doesn’t mean your date’s wrong and you’re right. It simply means both sides are looking for a partner to fulfill distinct needs...
I like think of myself as an accidental entrepreneur. I originally set out to make innovation insights accessible for the greater good. But, nearly 15 years after publishing my first article, I sold a site that had more than 8,000 articles from around 400 contributing authors. Along the way I learned a great deal of things, some the easy way and some…
Forget incremental change. If you want big returns--and less risk--build something entirely new.
Here is an uncomfortable truth: In time, everything in your life, as you know it, will perish. This is true of your relationships, your jobs, and, perhaps especially so, your business. It's not nihilism; it's...
Sometimes, a little extra pressure can help your team make better decisions and scale new heights.
Jonathan McBride knows something about how teams behave in a crisis. For five and a half years, he had a ringside seat in the Obama White House as an oil spill swamped the Gulf Coast and an earthquake…
In today’s society, customers remember purpose-driven brands. Purpose-driven brands are associated with positive consumer feedback, happier workforces, higher market shares and increased customer satisfaction. Having a clear purpose for your organization gives it a soul…
Have you seen those successful entrepreneurs live streaming with confidence and thought, “I wish I could have the courage to do it too?”
Connecting to your audience personally works for most entrepreneurs, but it is a must if you are a coach, consultant or an expert looking…
Entrepreneurs need to draw on a wide variety of skills to succeed. In the course of a single day, you may wear 10 or more different proverbial “hats.” In other words, you may take on 10 or more different responsibilities throughout the day. On top of that, you’ll be in charge of making decisions that impact the entire organization, which means…