President Harry Truman had a famous sign on his desk. It read “The Buck Stops Here.” For all sorts of leaders, the buck not only stops with you but also carries a burden as it travels to you. No other position in an organization carries as much responsibility, burden, triumph, … [Read more...]
Confessions of an Email Manager
I admit it. I love email. I can’t even remember what it was like to manage people before email. It must have been lots of phone calls, meetings, hallway conversations, business trips and one-on-ones. Hey wait! I still have to do that. So, why the love affair with email? ##Once … [Read more...]
Telling Your Business Narrative via Video
A Guest Post by Eric Robbins ""Those who speak about their limits get to keep them. Those who act upon their dreams get to live them." - Eric Robbins, Chief Storyteller I love this quote for two reasons: it synthesizes how I feel about entrepreneurship and I invented it. … [Read more...]
Crisis Management For Creatives
Everyone loves a crisis as long as it’s not theirs. If you have worked for any amount of time, you will have experienced some form or another of a crisis. These moments of dread, terror and excitement really get your blood pumping and can define your career. For creative types, a … [Read more...]
What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Mini MBA Programs
A Guest Post by Brian Jenkins Mini MBA programs are increasingly popular. They give busy entrepreneurs a strong foundation in current business theory and practice. These programs are taken by individuals who want to acquire some business administration skills in order to start … [Read more...]
