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03.21.19
Staying grounded: Beware of Carpetbaggers and False Prophets
Photo by Shannon Rowies on Unsplash What does science say might separate effective founders and business builders from mediocre ones? The answer may surprise you: a healthy dose of pessimism. While it might not be the first trait that comes to mind (or at all) when you think of entrepreneurial greatness, the data provides a […]
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5 Ways to Overcome Founder’s Syndrome
Photo by Franck V. on Unsplash Entrepreneurs and business builders of organizations of all sizes often grapple with a psychological struggle known as Founder’s Syndrome, a term used to refer to a leader’s resistance to change, difficulty with giving up control, has all the answers, and withholds information. If left unchecked, it can negatively impact […]
Read More03.11.19
Networking Doesn’t Have To Be Scary
Photo from Pexels.com Fort Wayne offers many networking events. For example, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. offers Meet Me at 5:05. My personal favorites are the Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center’s events and The NIIC’s Ideas@Work annual, signature event. Networking is built into these events. For some, networking is looked at as a great way to gain […]
More03.08.19
Start Local, Think Global: Celebrating International Women’s Day #BalanceforBetter
“Who runs the world? Girls!” famous words from Queen B herself, Beyoncé Knowles. While almost none of us are as famous as this singer/songwriter, as women we all have an inner roar within us that is demanding to be heard. Today is our day. We are celebrating International Women’s Day to recognize the women who […]
Read More03.07.19
Discounting 101: Good or bad for business?
Photo by Artem Bali on Unsplash Macy’s marks-up products to mark them down. So the good deal at a final clearance of 75% of MSRP was never sold anywhere close to MSRP. It probably started at 67% off. Kohl’s gives you Kohl’s cash. Then, you feel obligated to spend it so Kohl’s increases its product […]
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