Playing It Safe Will Get You Nowhere

05.16.2013
Here is the text of the speech I delivered May 10 to the University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering.

Guns and Cyber Security

05.15.2013
The online world can be a dangerous place for the unprepared. And it's just going to get worse. It's time to teach cyber security as integral...

Business People Within Borders: Skills-Based Volunteering to Create Jobs and Rebuild the American Economy

05.14.2013
To bolster the U.S. economy and create jobs, we need more people to volunteer to help for-profit small businesses.
5 Reasons Business Owners Are Scared of Obamacare

5 Reasons Business Owners Are Scared of Obamacare

05.10.2013
Really... no one should be "scared" about health care reform. But there are some scary things about this legislation. And the scariest...

Fly High

05. 7.2013
After watching my Secret History of Silicon Valley talk, Todd Branchflower became fascinated by how serendipity created both weapon systems...

Empowering Ourselves Through Others

05. 6.2013
We need to make sure our people are ready for any changes, including the most unexpected, even unprecedented challenges, which have become...
Why the Sequester Is Working

Why the Sequester Is Working

05. 3.2013
The sequester, which went into effect on March 1, is reality. And believe it or not, it's working too. It is forcing our government to...
Money Alone Doesn't Guarantee Success: Why Most Venture-Backed Companies Fail

Money Alone Doesn't Guarantee Success: Why Most Venture-Backed Companies Fail

05. 1.2013
Money doesn't guarantee success; only effective execution can deliver that goal. I believe improving the odds for venture-backed companies...
11 Tips for Being Happier at Work

11 Tips for Being Happier at Work

05. 1.2013
"Unhappy people will rub off on you. So if you can avoid the "Negative Nellies" and office gossip, do so. Remember: Your attitude is your...

Five Hidden Company Killers

04.30.2013
Some company killers are obvious. Competition. Obsolescence. Too much debt. They're sexy problems. They make the headlines and you're already...

Networking Your Startup

04.30.2013
Being unafraid to put yourself out there and networking at every opportunity shows that you've rolled up your sleeves and are ready to...
Are You Sick and Tired of Counting Characters?

Are You Sick and Tired of Counting Characters?

04.30.2013
While I recognize the necessity of limiting would-be Leo Tolstoys from trying to turn their Pinterest profiles into War and Peace, it can...
The Small Business Take on Minimum Wage

The Small Business Take on Minimum Wage

04.26.2013
Small businesses don't make decisions based on politics. They make decisions based on what's right for their business, what's right for...

3 Draft Picks in the Fantasy Entrepreneurs League

04.25.2013
To inspire others, who want to start their business, but can't overcome the internal obstacle. To share tips of what works and what didn't....