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Bottom line … when we are under pressure and stress (or distress) out pulse quickens. We need to distribute vital energy to various parts of our bodies quicker in these situations.

So many times our teams look to us to articulate clearly the future vision of the company or the project. It’s up to us to detail it for...

With recent public events on my mind, I've been paying a little more attention (and asking questions) of my female teammates, colleagues, and other entrepreneurs, leaders and difference-makers and have been stunned to hear their stories of having to "work harder" to be heard than their male colleagues.

The world loves leaders. We write books and television shows about them and promote leadership as one of the defining qualities of a successful person. However, today's guest Bill Treasurer, has a somewhat unorthodox take on what great leadership should really look like.

Ever wonder how there are some small teams that just get it done time and time again? They are tight and nothing comes through the cracks in their communication, organization, service, or delivery? How do they do it?

As leaders we discuss holding space for our team. We all recognize that we need to give them time and space to succeed, for their...

Life and leadership is a contact sport.

Business success, especially entrepreneurial success, is about finding the right fit for your work, while also finding a harmony with everything else that affects your work. Business success is like relationship success.

The goal of Carey Anne Nadeau, founder of Open Data Nation, is to "bring expertise in open data and data science to bear on the most pressing urban issues." What compelled her to start the company was that she "wanted something to exist that just didn't exist." She was frustrated, dissatisfied, and complaining.

Have you ever nearly tripped over a milestone or a goal because you were focused on the bigger prize?

To scale a business, we need to care about others more than we care about ourselves. The challenge is that we need to care about...

In this week’s Leading Behind the Scenes, Marlou Hermsen makes the case (without laughing) that those who wish for a better world should seek to, “CHANGE the world without being a smug twat.”

Are you a victim of squirrel syndrome? Based on some fairly unscientific research, about 2 in 3 entrepreneurs are burdened by this...

Nothing quite compares to the beauty of a Rembrandt. While many of us have only gazed at the priceless artwork behind the glass, imagine...

If you're a Rebel, Rule-Breaker and Renegade this is for you ... If you're the kind of person that likes to follow along with all the...

The business math equation S (sales) - E (expenses) = P (profit) has been widely accepted for years. However, entrepreneur and author...

Each week I'll post a short podcast, usually between 3 to 5 minutes long, just talking about how to apply the Paper Napkin Wisdom 5 Step...

In an age where everyone can pick up their smartphones and become an instant 'expert'on any topic, how can entrepreneurs market their...

Each week I'll post a short podcast, usually between 3 to 5 minutes long, just talking about how to apply the Paper Napkin Wisdom 5 Step...

The African Proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”, speaks on the value of having support from...