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Is your purpose statement really just a marketing gimmick?

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July 31, 2018

When Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk, How Great Leaders Inspire Action, went viral, it fueled the resurgence of the purpose-driven organization. Of course, the best practice in corporate development has long…

Two easy ways to build momentum

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March 15, 2017

James is a young entrepreneur. He was recruited by seasoned entrepreneurs to help bootstrap a new venture. Together, he and other similarly recruited co-founders have been working under the tutelage…

Pursue Your Passion, but Lead Your Heart

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May 26, 2014

Life is too short to hate your job. You have to pursue your passion, but you also have to lead your heart to realize success.

Without Passion, Your Efforts Are Doomed

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September 11, 2013

It’s hard to be successful without passion. Passion turns work into a labor of love. It provides intrinsic motivation and endurance. Those who are passionate about their work are fiercely…

Leadership Traits, in a Nutshell

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August 18, 2013

I recently posed a question to the daviddewolf.com community: “In your opinion, what is the one word that describes the most important trait of a leader?” Here are the results:

Don’t Be Afraid of Progress

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August 14, 2013

Who would have thought that the homeschool dad was the “progressive”? Last week, Teresa and I received a letter from the junior high school that our daughter is about to…

Stages of Entrepreneurial Growth

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September 17, 2012

3Pillar executive Bobby Christian recently sent me this insight into the various phases of company growth. It’s one man’s perspective, but I found it fairly insightful – and true to…

Don’t make it bigger than it needs to be

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December 31, 2011

Too few people have strong work ethics these days. Those that do understand their responsibilities, work hard to fulfill them, and go the extra mile when necessary. I have a…

Think twice before you take a snow day

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December 7, 2011

Two months in to my professional career I learned the value of a strong work ethic and professional commitment. Living in Dallas, the few inches of snow that had fallen…

Entrepreneurial dichotomy – thick-headed stubbornness and insane agility

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December 5, 2011

I’m often asked about the keys to success of an early-stage, entrepreneurial company. Many people think it’s the idea. I hate to burst your bubble, but a great idea is…