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A slim volume of a book from one of the foremost business thinkers of our time, Clayton Christensen, it is a distillation of the top 10-15 business theories that Christensen is known for influencing and / or creating and their application to the personal domains of life and career management. Read More

The “professional conference hustler” - you know the kind – rarely attends any sessions, has meeting after meeting with other attendees, loud phone calls in hallways and corridors, permanent laptop camp set up in the business center or general seating area and so on. Avoid becoming that person.... Read More

Principles, whether personal or social/cultural, represent sets of values that guide or rule our behaviors. Of course, these values do evolve over time based on our experiences, collective or individual. That said, for the most part, most of us aim to be more constant in our individual commitment.. Read More

Sheryl Sandberg’s book - Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead - has been much in the news. Read on for a review (yes, men should be interested too.....) Read More

A review of Daniel Pink's latest book called "To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others" based on a recent meeting with him at a local book reading event. Whether we like it or not, we're ALL in sales. But, the old ways of selling do not work anymore. Read More

In 2012, crowdfunding for entrepreneurs / startups rose to a whole new level. This latest update from Kickstarter, 1 of today’s 700+ global crowdfunding sites/platforms, gives some food for thought. The US JOBS Act, going into effect this year, will change how small businesses raise capital. Read More

"Lifestyle business" is a term that is much-misused, much-maligned and much-misunderstood. In this post, as part of the "Which Kind of Self-employed Business Are You?" series, let's explore what a "lifestyle business" really is. Read More

There are many, many reasons why people lose their focus or desire to accomplish their goals. David Allen, in his Getting Things Done methodology, recommends using the airplane model to ensure we're defining goals at the right level or horizon of focus. Read More

Happy New Year. Here’s wishing all you free agents a very successful 2013. May you achieve the goals, wishes and dreams that you set your mind to. Speaking of success, let’s use today’s post to explore how we set our goals / aims for achieving it. Read More

If you're self-employed (smallbiz owner, entrepreneur, freelancer or independent professional) or planning to transition to self-employment, these 5 books are great resources. As you look forward to the next phase of your business / venture, the timeless advice here will guide you to success. Read More