The thing about structure is that once you understand it, it’s easy to figure out how something is organized. This applies to the bones of our bodies, the major streets in a city, or the…
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Know the shape and structure of your business
What is the form of a business? It can take many shapes, but it depends on what you want to see. Beyond an organizational chart or company structure, the form could be the physical space…
The best kind of change starts from within
“I want to do what you are doing.” “Why?”, I ask. “We want to achieve the same level of growth that you have achieved,” says the CEO of a startup. “Tell me how your company…
Do the creative deep work
Creativity matters because it generates options and possibilities. People that are creative can see what others can’t, and turn seemingly random thoughts and interactions into something of value. Creativity can go awry when you haven’t…
Digital trust is hard to earn and easy to lose
How do you establish a working relationship with someone that you’ve just met online? Considering the sheer number of marketing related messages that I get on a daily basis, it can be a challenge trying…
The act of starting up
As I talk to people in various stages of life or professional success, I hear stories about what could have been or missed opportunities. You certainly can’t do everything, but you can make choices about what…