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Michael Dell Explains the Values That Make His Company So Successful
Excerpted from “PLAY NICE BUT WIN: A CEO’s Journey from Founder to Leader,” published Oct. 5, 2021, by…
The Venture Capital Diversity Gap and Why It Matters
Despite the growth in awarded venture capital (VC) funds, a staggering disparity remains between the amount of total…
Don’t Hide your Failures, Show the Struggle to Teach Success
The following is excerpted from “Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights From Our Greatest Minds” by Scott Jeffrey Miller.…
Why Grit is Essential to Your Success as an Entrepreneur
For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: ReValue Has Unique Approach for Investment Guidance Doing Good For The Broader Community (Episode 283)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff speaks with Angela Barbash, CEO of Ypsilanti-based company Revalue, about how she helps…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Hybrid Working Models Will Rule the Way We Work Well Into the Future (Episode 262)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses what companies need to do to keep employees satisfied and loyal: implement…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…