It is somewhat idealistic to think that your business will just grow slowly and organically. Unless you’re planning on staying a small business forever, you need to have a plan for when your company begins to outgrow its current space, budget, and staff. […]
When I was recently asked to speak to a group of young founders and CEO’s at Pear.vc in Palo Alto , I selected a topic that’s not very often addressed in these types of events. I chose to talk about managing fear – specifically how to crush your fears – what I believe to be [...]
Do you think that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself? If so, you may be the classic Micromanager and a very counterproductive leader! Micromanagement leads to several different problems. Not only is it an inefficient way to manage, but it also results in lack of motivation and desire to [...]
This is one of the first questions I always ask my consulting clients. The answer, or the lack of it, tells me a lot about the mindset of the owners and executives. It also helps me understand how relevant the company’s marketing strategy may be to its customers’ needs. I understand that replying with answers [...]
