October 17, 2018
Halloween Should be Observed on the Last Saturday of October
Two weeks from today, 175 million Americans will celebrate Halloween. On a Wednesday. As a parent of two children, I can tell you that a…
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January 22, 2018
5 Ways to Be a Bad Boss
There’s an old saying in business about employees who leave their job: “you don’t quit your job, you quit your boss.” I’ve spoken with plenty of people…
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November 21, 2017
Why “Second-Job” Employees are a Smart Investment
I’ve always been very active in hiring at my company. Over the years, I have accumulated some best practices and learned how to spot talent….
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November 6, 2017
Re-visiting My Entrepreneurial Roots
Over the past few months, I’ve been asked several times why I haven’t published any new blog posts. In fact, I’ve only posted two posts this entire calendar…
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June 8, 2017
First Make a Relationship, Then Do Business
Several years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Jim McCann, the founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers. When Jim first came into the room he…
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January 23, 2017
How a BHAG Transformed My Company… and How it Might Transform Yours
This is the story of how a BHAG transformed my company. If you read the whole post, I believe it may transform how you view your business…
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September 21, 2016
7 Tips for Magazine Publishers to Drive Digital Revenue
Confession: even though I’m a digital guy, I LOVE magazines. When I’m traveling, I usually buy a couple to keep me occupied on my flight. At home, we…
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June 9, 2016
5 Reasons You Should Ignore Your Competition
Whether you’re a CEO at a small company, or an executive at a publicly-traded company, there are so many things to do in a given…
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May 10, 2016
Drugs or Entertainment: A Useful Framework to Evaluate New Products
I’m fortunate that many entrepreneurs reach out to me for advice, guidance, and feedback. It’s a privilege I take very seriously, and I try my best…
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April 22, 2016
A 5-Step Guide to Charitable Activities for Small Companies
As the CEO of a small company, I often get requests for the company to contribute money to a cause or charity. Organizations from the United Way to…
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