Better Cognitive Function for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs can gain better cognitive function, execute on multi-tasking challenges more effectively, and solve problems like Sherlock Holmes. All by a daily or weekly mindfulness practice of as...
View ArticleProfile Your Customer
I first was taught to use a “customer profile” in 1993, as an entrepreneur attempting to delight CD-ROM users with high-quality content. It was invaluable, as I’ll explain… The exercise then was to...
View ArticleFree Alerts for Federal Government Documents
Want an update emailed to you any time a U.S. federal agency publishes anything about a topic? This free service delivers it to your (computer’s) door… http://govinfo.io/ I’m trying “Gun Violence” as...
View ArticleQuestion Your Founding Principles
As I often do, I draw from the curious observer Seth Godin to see what he’s thinking about loyalty. In particular, loyalty to your founding principles– whether you’re a non-profit, a startup business,...
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My Role in Your Success
I’ve been ruminating on why I so thoroughly love my job… and this morning I received another reminder. One of my clients related how he landed a client this week, following a methodology for presenting...
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What Do You Really Want?
(Excerpt from the Beacon Newsletter, Edition #2, February 2013) As a venture capitalist, I met many engineers attempting to raise money for their startup tech company dream. A pattern quickly...
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Ang Lee and the Uncertainty of Success
“It’s common to hear “follow your bliss” or “do what you love and success follows.” Sounds great, right? Except here’s one small detail: You never get to know if it’s ever going to happen. You don’t...
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4 Words That Will Change Your Career
Clients of mine will recognize these four words instantly. It is my belief that nearly every question asked of you, in almost every situation, should be answered with these four words. Circumstances...
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is…
One of my clients recently clued me in to what I believe is one of the secrets of increasing sales, social media marketing, and brand promotion. Yep, all in one tidy package. Most of us know from...
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Ambiguity… the Entrepreneur’s Friend
“Ambiguity” — may be the largest force in the entrepreneur’s life and ecosystem. Funding, customers, product development — all beyond the control of the entrepreneur. The...
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