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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…
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…
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…
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…
The Hierarchy of Recurring Revenue
One of the biggest factors in determining the value of your company is the extent to which an…
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.…
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…
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…