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Have you made mistakes common to entrepreneurs like seeking funding before you or your business is ready or building a perfect product only to find customers want something else? I sure have. Here's a good overview of some common challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Read More

Can you leave work behind to enjoy time away with your family? Working on vacation is an easy trap and sometimes expected, but is that why you take time off? I've implemented my 7 Habits of Highly Effective Vacationing to ensure work does not overtake vacation. Read More

Can you become a better leader in just 2 days by attending a leadership conference? Maybe. The answer depends on your preparation. Read More

Have you been in the presence of a great leader? I had the opportunity to learn from and meet John C. Maxwell plus introduce my son to him. If I could sum up the evening, and Dr. Maxwell’s comments in one sentence, it would be: Successful people think completely differently from the unsuccessful. Read More

Does your pitch demonstrate credibility, open doors and make a lasting impression? If so, fantastic! If not, invest time improving it and making it memorable. Entrepreneurs effectively communicate their opportunities to investors, partners, employees and customers. With intentional effort... Read More

Eight Habits for maintaining balance between holidays/vacations and work. A little planning plus being intentional goes a long way; here's to an enjoyable time of the year! This post was first written December 2011 and updated for this year. Read More

How you engage customers has a significant impact on your business. Here are 9 things you can accomplish for customer engagement with a simple thank you letter. Read More

The recent Facebook acquisition of Glancee is instructive for entrepreneurs building a company around a product. You may be acquired for the team you have built, so focus on your team as much as the product. Read More

Leaders of growing businesses face challenges that seemingly never end. Introducing structure into a rapidly growing team can cause unnecessary in-fighting if the team loses focus on their top priority. Keeping that focus is the job of the leader. Read More