I believe the true purpose of a business is to express the values and intent of the owner to the world. It’s an opportunity to practice life. It is a vehicle for freedom, for creativity, for the pursuit of mastery, for artistic expression. It’s a chance to say “this is how I think a company should interact with employees, with customers, with the outside world. This is what matters to me.”
When life hands you lemons, remember that life didn’t owe you anything else. And then make the best damn lemonade you can.
Why small innovations well executed can change your life
Many people talk a good game about servant leadership, but far fewer actually embody it. The one question to ask to find out.
People often lament that there aren’t enough leaders in the world. But I wonder if the problem is really that there aren’t enough followers.
“If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work.” ~ Tom Watson
Part one in a series of posts on transforming your career to survive and thrive in good times and bad.
Not all customers are created equal – two things to consider when identifying your target market.
The strange paradox of positioning is that the more business you say no to, the better off you do.
The new rules of business may be real, but they haven’t replaced the old rules entirely. Here are 5 easy ways to take your career to the next level by learning from your elders.
Why most HR departments, intentionally or not, take a philosophical approach that could become a major liability in a global, idea-based economy.
