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15 Business Leaders Share Their Experiences and Insights on Getting Through COVID-19
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 set the economic tone for 2020. The pandemic has hit investor and customer…
December 19, 2020
How Your Startup Can Implement Effective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
Much of the dialogue about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plans in the media has been focused on…
September 14, 2020
How to Be a Hands-On Leader (and Why it’s Important for You Company’s Growth)
Starting a business requires a delicate balance of hard work and high level decision-making. As the owner of…
August 28, 2020
How 7 High-Performing CEOs Maintain Massive Momentum in Their Businesses
Ever wondered how high performers maintain momentum throughout the year? Here’s how these business leaders and advisors in The…
September 4, 2019
Remixing the Workforce: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace
The following is excerpted from “The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace” by Lindsey Pollak…
June 11, 2019
This is the Characteristic You Need to Be a Good Leader
Startups and enterprise businesses alike can struggle with stagnation and narrow-mindedness. According to Nick Liddell and Richard Buchanan,…
May 15, 2019
Former NFL Quarterback Turned Motivational Speaker on What it Means to Be a Leader
What does it mean to be a leader? At times, being a leader may seem purely results-driven. That’s…
February 26, 2019
StartupNation Originals: Mastering the Mindset of Wealth with Jen Sincero
In “You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth,” #1 New York Times best-selling…
September 12, 2018
Creative Partnerships: Providing Connection, Support and Community
The following is excerpted from “An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake” by Srinivas Rao, published…
September 4, 2018
How to Motivate Your Team and Hold Them Accountable
With the holiday season in full swing and the end of the year right around the corner, it’s…
December 12, 2017
5 Steps for Transforming Your Vision Into Company Success
In the opening chapter of his book, “Double Double,” author and mentor Cameron Herold writes, “Many people create…
July 11, 2017
How to Call Out Bad Behavior Within Your Organization
I know a leader, an entrepreneur named Marcia, who many years ago caught a staff member criticizing her…
June 25, 2017
The Ultimate Secret: How To Motivate Your Employees
There are a hundred books and probably 100,000 websites dedicated to how to motivate your employees. It’s a…
June 2, 2017
The Importance of Creativity Culture in Entrepreneurship [Book Excerpt]
In “The Entrepreneur’s Book of Actions,” seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, Rhett Power, offers actionable advice for real…
February 28, 2017
Competition: Its Power in Business and When to Fold
On June 1, 2011, both Floyd’s Coffee Shops in Portland, Oregon were busier than usual. The regulars were…
September 13, 2016
8 Ways to Know if You Have a Job or Own a Business
The ultimate test of your business can be found in a simple question: would someone want to buy…
August 1, 2016
The Hierarchy of Recurring Revenue
One of the biggest factors in determining the value of your company is the extent to which an…
July 25, 2016
Business Valuation: What is Your Business Worth?
Your business is likely your largest asset, so it’s normal to want to know what it is worth.…
July 6, 2016
How Financial Stress Affects Your Workers’ Productivity
Unfortunately, a large number of Americans stress about money, and it’s likely that stress is damaging your company’s bottom…
June 9, 2016
Why ‘Hands-On’ Is The Most Valuable Leadership Style at a Startup
There are two ways to build a startup: you either raise a lot of money and take on…
May 10, 2016