In solidarity with Sheryl and all the women bosses I know, I decided to share my kindergarten report card in which I am scolded for being bossy and praised for being a leader.
Detroit was one of the hardest-hit cities in America during the recession. Its auto industry, which helped build America's middle class, needed mul...
I have, in a succinct way, given them a glimpse of the deeper levels of what I offer. What was the method to discovering and learning to deliver this message?
Whether figuring out how to fix a problem around the office and then realizing you could fix the same problem for many, or taking a product that is working and making it just the slightest bit better, it is the entrepreneur with an idea and the willingness to take a chance that helps bring ideas to life.
According to a recent survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people quitting their jobs is at an all time high since 2008. If you're experiencing an increase in the number of employees leaving your company, here are four reasons to explain why they're moving on.
Overall, though, I have to admit that while I complain about a lot of things, I never complain about my feet hurting. If they are not hurting, it means my shoes are not beautiful!
One of the reasons I started my website is that I wanted a place for women to come together and dream. We women need to know that we don't have to ha...
As I read parts of her speeches and some of her most famous quotations, it became easily apparent that she understood the value of capitalism, enterprise, and the business community in a democratic society.
Here are three things that work and two that don't about our morning meeting ritual.
To quote Indira Gandhi, "Have a bias toward action - let's see something happen now. You can break that big plan into small steps and take the first step right away." As a first step, I propose that we don't wait for solutions.
Nestivity turns a Twitter handle into a "Nest" for all of a user's followers to visit. Tweets then become a focal point for engaging in discussions.
The aftermath of what many consider the worst presidency in our history has damaged the GOP, and party leaders choosing an entire roster of out-of-touch candidates in 2012 shows the damage is ongoing.
PR is one very important ingredient in the recipe for success, but just like Rome wasn't built in a day, your brand won't be built in a day (or a month or even a year). It takes time and patience to build a long-lasting brand with loyal customers.
A recent wave of nostalgia accompanied by trips back "home", have had me pondering why we sometimes think that what we left behind might contain somet...
Pricing for professional services isn't easy. You can charge too little, charge too much or charge for the wrong thing. I've done all three.
The death this week, at 87, of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher led to the most divisive memorials I've ever seen. She was not a public...
A client was very upset with me. We had sold him software a few weeks ago and he called because he needed help. When I explained to him that all of ou...
Many small employers who have chosen to hire immigrants say one of the biggest challenges they face in using immigrant labor is concern about following the letter of the law.
"Seitan isn't a meat replacement, it's a food stuff in its own right," say the seitan specialists behind Monk's Meats, which produces between 100 to 150 pounds of seitan a day.
As moms we need to support each other and one of these moms just might be able to offer you what you are looking for. You can sleep well at night knowing that you chose to support another local mom just trying to make it work.
A majority of both parties supported the JOBS Act and leaders in both parties claim credit for the accomplishment. You would think they would want to implement the Act as soon as possible, but except for a few members in either chamber, the Congress is oblivious too.
Four hundred plus individuals came together to hear stories of innovation from nearly 20 leading speakers, and to build lasting relationships within the regional and national community to move entrepreneurship forward.
Since the Affordable Care Act passed into law, companies have been vocal about the drastic measures they'll take to avoid paying for basic health care...
We spend a lot of time on the "Big Things." Vision, strategy and business execution immediately come to mind. But That there are certain little behaviors that help drive big results. These are behaviors that make you a better boss, parent, friend and human being.
While I am fortunate to own a business I enjoy, have great clients and a fantastic team, I owe much of my success to the many misjudgments, miscalculations and plain stupid decisions that I have made over 26 years in business. Fortunately each mistake has led to a "aha!" moment.
