Becoming A Billionaire Without A Business Plan
Most startups need a business plan because they depend on venture capital funds or banks for financing. Understandably, pitching a business idea to potential investors typically requires a business plan. But how decisive are business plans in determining the success of an entrepreneur? It’s a good question and one that by no means only applies […]
The 6 Secrets of Successful Salespeople With Serious Staying Power
Deals are good, but relationships are better. By choosing to serve the client over chasing sales, you can play the long game — and succeed. If you’re in sales, you know that closing deals is critical to your success. But deals, as fun and potentially life-altering as they can be, are fleeting. Consumable. Perishable. Non-recyclable. […]
Don’t Fear Career Coaching, Your Employees Will Still Love You
Career coaching scares most leaders. It conjures up images of employees flowing out the doors to the competition. This is flawed thinking. Your employees care about their careers. The fact that they are already working for you does not diminish the profound level of concern talent has about growing, learning, and succeeding. As you read […]
5 Business Sins of Employee Inequity and What You Can do About it
As a result of toxic business leadership in America, there is a post-pandemic “Great Resignation” trend caused by 5 deadly sins of employee inequity. Business leaders must find better solutions to attract the best talent, increase equity and reduce turnover costs by thinking differently. The Washington Post (and many other outlets) recently reported on a disturbing employee […]
Billionaire Investor: “The World’s First Trillionaire Will Be Someone Fighting Climate Change”
In the course of one year, from January 2019 to January 2020, Tesla’s shares shot up by an astronomical 700 percent. For a brief time, when Tesla shares again dropped slightly, Elon Musk became the wealthiest person on earth, eclipsing the fortune of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos by almost $5 billion. Billionaire tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya […]
So, You Want to be an Entrepreneur? 8 Questions to Ask
Do you have what it takes to own a business? Your first answer might be that it depends on the market, but that’s only part of the story. So is thinking it depends on your product. The bottom line is it depends on you. We tend to hear more about business successes than failures. Although […]
Titanic Syndrome: Why Companies Sink and How to Prevent it Happening to You
I never think of shopping as a time for excitement, but in 2019, I was in for a mild shock when I visited my local mall. There, I saw something that only a few years ago would have been unimaginable. Sears, which took up over a quarter of the mall’s entire floor space, was pulling […]
Do I Really Need To Give Up My Personal Values And Ethics In Business?
An 18 year old woman wants to “bring humanity to business” but doesn’t know how. More than 35 years later, and despite having no role models, she still hasn’t surrendered her values. Brigitte Baumann was told that a CEO must simply look after the bottom line. That’s all. Go Beyond is born; an angel investor […]
Playing Golf Can Help Your Career, So Start Thinking Like You’re On the Green
Golf has a reputation for being a very easy, laid-back sport. Some may even call it boring, although I find that a little harsh, but I understand it’s not for everyone. But I’m here to tell you that golf isn’t only one of the most challenging games you can play, but arguably one of the […]
4 Steps to Empower Yourself and Accomplish Your Goals
People who have a sense of direction and purpose feel empowered. Yet only 10 percent of people have written professional and personal goals. Imagine how great it would feel to take all your good intentions and make them a reality. In other words, to get laser-focused on the things that matter most — and have […]
