There is a lot of noise out there today that what entrepreneurs, innovators and road warriors want and need are open-office spaces. While open-office spaces may be trendy, they are generally more trouble than they are worth. In fact, as one 1980 journal article describes it, it’s a violation of “psychological privacy.” Other sources corroborate […]
Read MoreWhat does it take to succeed as an entrepreneur? Even in 2017, gender can be a barrier. While it’s true that more women than ever are working outside the home, they are under-represented when it comes to business ownership. Why is this the case? Women face big disparities in their ability to access capital to grow […]
Read MoreWhat stereotypes do you associate with Millennials? Noncommittal? Undisciplined? Entitled? Millennials are the most entrepreneurial exposed generation but the least entrepreneurial generation. So what gives? A recent survey by Wells Fargo might challenge your preconceived notions when it comes to younger business owners. First and foremost, the survey suggests that this generation is concerned about legacy. The […]
MoreFor the next several blogs, I am going to highlight some do’s and don’ts on various types of innovation including product, process, brand, and customer experience innovation. For this first post, I am going to discuss some tips on product innovation. When most people think of innovation, products immediately come to mind. Think about driver-less […]
Read MoreI talk a lot about the nuts and bolts of entrepreneurship but seldom do I address the emotional/mental side of the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship. I would be remiss not to touch upon it to some extent. Have you ever felt like a phony in your personal or professional life? Do you ever feel […]
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