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How rapid growth leads to motion sickness

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August 23, 2011

I find myself saying it all the time – “your greatest strength is your greatest weakness.” While I typically find myself applying the saying to professional development, the old adage…

Your boss needs to be managed

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August 7, 2011

Yes, it’s true. Your boss needs to be managed and, if you’re not already doing it, YOU are the one that is dropping the ball. “Managing Up” is an art.…

Leaders don’t make tough decisions…

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August 4, 2011

…they live for them. Making hard decisions is – well – hard! Pulling the trigger on a decision which has a material impact on others or balances significant risk and…

On Empowerment – a Jazz Quartet is not an Orchestra

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July 19, 2011

When it comes to delegating responsibilities and empowering employees, perception is reality. I’ve recently learned this the hard way. One of the most challenging transitions an entrepreneur must make is…

The Power of Realistic Optimism

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July 15, 2011

I’m aggressive. Ask anyone who works with me and they’ll line up to tell you that I don’t settle for small goals. What I push our team to achieve, many…

How do you build corporate culture?

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July 5, 2011

Corporate Culture is a funny thing. Every company has a culture — it’s either built purposefully or by accident. It’s either an asset or a liability. In some companies culture…

What was your inspiration to start your business?

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May 22, 2011

I recently received the following request: I’m looking to share entrepreneurs’ and small business owners’ stories of how they were inspired to start their own companies with my readers. Were…

To build or to buy

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May 17, 2011

Last week, Three Pillar closed an acquisition that is the first major milestone in the 3 Yr. plan we set forth last December. The plan, dubbed “$50mm in 3 Yrs.”,…

Want to learn more about yourself? Get interviewed!

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May 12, 2011

About a month ago I was asked to participate in the executive leaders radio program. The link below will take you to the interview and is a little bit of…

Passion will send you to the moon

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May 4, 2011

Professionals undervalue passion. Passion is everything. If you genuinely care, pour your heart into your work, and strive for delivering excellent results out of genuine intrinsic motivation, you will be…