Comparing Acceptance to Harvard Versus an Entrepreneur Getting Angel Funded
Based on percentages, more people get accepted into Harvard and Stanford than people who seek angel funding investment. The acceptance rates at Harvard and Stanford are 6.3% and 7.1% respectively. Source: USNews Brian Brewer states that 60,000 companies are funded by angel investors each each year. While that may sound like a lot of companies, […]
What an Entrepreneur can Learn From The Seahawks Victory Over The Redskins
This post is about the Seahawk’s versus Redskins playoff game and why it was amazing. The Seahawks faced off with the Redskins but in the very first quarter the Seahawks found themselves down 0 – 14, held scoreless in the first quarter with no apparent chance of winning.Seattle’s defense just couldn’t stop the Redskins, nor […]
What really happens when you work from home…
Enter [what’s been on my mind] As much as I love working from home (on my couch…in my pajamas…), I must admit that when I’m at the office, I’m much more alert and effective. Blink [see a new perspective] The article Snack Laundry Lunch Clean Snack reveals a survey with disturbing results: what employees confess […]
''We always marry the wrong person.''
Enter [what’s been on my mind] A recent NY Times article asked, “Is marriage headed for an overhaul?” The author was responding to what experts are saying, that “there is a need to rethink an institution that so often fails.” Some even suggest that short-term marriage contracts may be the answer. But does favoring till […]
Leading From The Middle
Enter [what’s been on my mind] Leadership is important, and among the ever-changing workplace, a new kind of leadership has emerged. The traditional model of hierarchical top-down leadership is effective, but this different type of leadership includes people from the bottom up. Empowering people to lead gives them more than just another responsibility – it […]
Why You Need A Vacation
Tis the season for parties, too much shopping, sweet treats…and the dreaded choice between taking the time to spend with friends and family and getting through that one last project. America is known as the “no-vacation vacation,” as most employees only get a few weeks off per year to take a break and some employers […]
When It’s OK To Say ‘No’
Young startups are especially vulnerable to the negative impact a bad decision has on the future of a company. A large corporation might have a bad product and recover just fine, but a startup depends on every action it takes being a positive step in the right direction. In a world where saying “no” is […]
Staying Productive When Wearing Multiple Hats
As a small business owner, are you constantly in a balancing act juggling activities, tasks, and events each day? Do you ever get to the end of your day and wonder where the time went? Having good time management skills will not only lower your stress level, but also allow you to efficiently and effectively […]
The Perfect Pitch
In almost any real-world situation, you rarely have much time to make a first impression. A polished appearance is important, but that only goes so far – the first few things you say about yourself and your business (or, “what you do”) is paramount to forging a new business relationship. Often, this only takes a […]
There's no weakness in forgiveness.
Enter [what’s been on my mind] Forgiveness is not a natural human response. At times, it’s even easier to forgive people for being wrong rather than being right. In a competitive environment like a workplace, forgiveness can seem more like a sign of weakness rather than a helpful step towards resolution. With so many reasons […]