That was the line delivered by a petite woman with big Texas hair and a matching southern drawl that brought down the house. She was right! We become like those we are surrounded by -- and it could be hurting the growth of our business. (more…)
Mattel's announcement of Entrepreneur Barbie delighted and disturbed me. As little girls, we were mesmerized by the countless fantasies created with Barbie. Undoubtedly, the launch of Barbie's entrepreneurial journey is likely to inspire an entire generation of entrepreneurs -- as long as they avoid the commentary that followed. (more…)
Stress! There isn't an entrepreneur alive that hasn't experienced it -- along with its ill effects. Some stress is good. It sharpens our wits and compels us to get things done. Too much stress, on the other hand, clouds our vision, dulls our creativity, interrupts concentration, and stifles our performance....
Although rare days exist when I wonder if Starbucks is hiring, there's nothing more rewarding and fulfilling than being an entrepreneur. Here are the top 5 things I love about my business: (more…)
Fear of failure is familiar territory for many small business owners. Perhaps that's why many willingly stay there. It's well-known terrain. Success, on the other hand, is uncharted land with unintended consequences we want to avoid. Because of the unfamiliar road, fear of success is rampant among small business owners....
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