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Strength Through Vulnerability
When it comes to thinking about great leaders, I’ve been conditioned to immediately zero in on characteristics that reflect a strong...
One Plus Anything Equals Zero
In football, the quarterback is the undisputed leader of the offense and the bell cow for the entire team. The quarterback calls the...
Stop Looking Ahead and Start Racing To Right Now
Back in 2009, I made the trek from Chicago to Orlando for the Capital One Bowl college football game between my beloved Michigan State...
Learning From the Dingy Undershirts In Your Dresser Drawer
“You’re only as fashionable as the oldest white undershirt you still wear.” Many years ago, I read this quote as part of a fashion piece...
When 20 People Walked Out of My Presentation Before It Started
I’m a big believer that with everything you do – you either win or learn. If you take the time to process information and make yourself...
Safety to Start-Up: Stacking The Deck in Your Favor
While it’s appropriate to emphasize the need to understand the fear that’s holding you back from pursuing that amazing new endeavor, it’s...
What’s The Real Reason You Haven’t Started The Business You Dream About?
Odds are you’ve thought a lot about creating a new business on your own. You’ve read books and blogs, shared ideas with friends, and...
Change Your Business With a Meaningful Hello and Goodbye Each Day
Without question, the worst part of my otherwise amazing business school experience was being immersed in the anxious negative energy...
Stop Being a Wantrepreneur. Start Being an Entrepreneur.
The difference between entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs is simple: wantrepreneurs pursue inspiration and entrepreneurs create inertia....
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Startup Founder Communication
Leadership is communication and effective communication is always a challenge, even in the most ideal environments. So what does that...
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