“Quick, help me, the inmates are running the asylum” is what is running through the heads of most business owners with multi-generational employees these days. That is another way of saying those business owners are struggling with the rapid rise of the Millennials generation in the workforce, and how these younger employees are not behaving […]
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A New Dawn in Human Performance and Productivity
The New Competitive Edge We’re currently experiencing an unprecedented focus on pushing the boundaries of human performance and productivity. This has come about, partly as a response to economic challenges and the increase in communication and information channels, but it’s also driven by the human desire to progress. These are exciting times where the previously […]
Venture Debt Financing, A Hybrid Between Debt and Equity
Understand what venture debt really is and how it may or may not work for your startup…
How to Spot Transformational Leaders in 5 Steps
Every high-growth startup will share one defining moment: Your business takes off; you nail a round of VC funding; and suddenly your leadership needs blow wide open. There are so many moving parts — and not enough people at the top to keep them moving in the same direction. The question isn’t whether you will find leadership […]
The High Costs of the Wrong Hire
Startups often have no idea how much the wrong hire can cost them. Particularly where an executive leadership role is involved. According to the US Department of Labor, the average cost to replace a recent hire is about 1/3 of annual salary. But that’s the average. The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) suggests replacing […]
Stop Cherry Coating Your True Opinion
Too often in business, people want to be nice, avoid conflict or not upset their boss or co-workers by stating their true opinions. All that does is create problems for all involved. You get frustrated that the business is not going in the direction you think is most logical. And, the listener is provided an […]
2 Companies Doing a Great Job With Rebranding
n the last few weeks, I have seen more fantastic ads shared on social media than usual. I am a sucker for clickbait, so off I go, spending the inevitable three minutes on YouTube that I will never get back. However, I have been pleasantly surprised by the genuineness and humanity that advertisers have been […]
10 Things You Need to Know When Responding to RFPs
If you are in the B2B space, odds are you will need to respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from prospective customers throughout your normal course of business. The RFP process is typically filled with potential pitfalls along the way. This post will hopefully help you learn what those pitfalls are, and more importantly, how […]
How to Strengthen Startup SEO: Publish Off-Site
Off-site SEO. If you research it online, your head will probably start spinning in about 30 seconds. There is so much written on the subject, so many technical guidelines, and so many recommendations that the average startup company will wonder how in the world to even get started. Well, let me take away the stress. […]
How To Attract The Un-Loyal Generation of Shoppers
I’m a 23 year old female consumer and I’m most definitely not loyal. Disregard any Chris Brown lyrics that jump into your head, I’m referencing the loyalty a retail brand fantasizes about creating with me… and my generation. Whether you consider yourself a fashionista or not, shopping is unavoidable. I, personally do share a love […]
Achievement, Adversity, and the Stockdale Paradox
The Allure of Positive Thinking Conventional wisdom in the space of personal development and achievement, has long contended that a positive mindset is a precondition for success. From Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich’ to the many works of psychologist, Martin Seligman, the ‘founder of positive psychology’ and the recent and compelling ‘The Happiness Advantage’ […]