Addressing Communication Issues

“Communication works for those who work at it.”

- John Powell, Film Composer

With many people and businesses shifting to working remotely or other alternative modes of business, it isn’t a surprise that a few issues have arisen. Due to the nature of working remotely, it seems many of these issues stem from insufficient communication or s...

Benefits of Working Remotely

“What you don’t do determines what you can do.”

-Tim Ferriss, American Entrepreneur

With the recent pandemic outbreak, people throughout the world have contemplated working remotely, away from the office. But even before the current climate had urged many to begin working from home, working remotely has been trending more and more as a ...

How Journaling Can Improve Leadership

“Before you become a leader, success is all about growing yourself. After you become a leader success is all about growing others.”

 - Jack Welch, CEO, General Electric

It’s been well known that a focus on self-reflection often results in positive self-improvement. This sort of reflection can mean different things for different people. ...

Eliminating Distractions

“It’s only by saying “No” that you can concentrate on the things that are really important.”

- Steve Jobs

Daily distractions seem to come in infinite forms nowadays. More and more, the average working individual is spending their time looking from one screen to another. The very tools that are required for business and communication...

The Importance of Community Interaction

“Companies and leaders are role models - not just with the business community - but in the broader world.”

- Chip Conley

There are numerous ways to get your company more involved with the community but knowing where to start can be difficult to some. Thankfully, in the modern age community involvement is easier now than ever. Not only is ...

Tips for More Productive Meetings

“You have a meeting to make a decision, not to decide on the question.”

- Bill Gates

Business meetings for many can be one of the least appealing aspects of day to day business activity. The often unstructured, seemingly never-ending meetings that many experiences on a regular basis is creating more and more beliefs that meetings should b...

Taking Your Business in A New Direction

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth."

- John F Kennedy

There are a number of telltale signs that may let you know it’s time to take your business in a new direction. However, deciding to pivot your business in one way or another can seem daunting, so it’s natural for many of us to avoid these signs and operate at

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What Makes a Modern CEO?

“Lots of companies don’t succeed over time. What do they fundamentally do wrong? They usually miss the future.”

- Larry Page, Co-Founder of Google

As a CEO and leader of your business, you likely possess a diverse skill set and employ said skills how you see best fit. However, as time goes on, you may notice your approach to business se...

Planning an Exit Strategy from Your Company

"Most entrepreneurs over time should start to think about a future exit strategy because preparing for an exit takes some time."

-  C.J. Fitzgerald, managing director of Summit Partners

There may come a time and place where exiting your company feels like the best move you can make for yourself and/or your company. Whether it’s due to strateg...

Improve Your Networking Ability

"Networking is an investment in your business. It takes time and when done correctly can yield great results for years to come."

- Diane Helbig, Author

Whether it’s a specialized conference or just a general work occasion, it is well known the paramount importance of networking in business and other ventures. Establishing strong connections w...