How to Focus on What’s Truly Important
black and white book on brown and white round textile by Polina Kovaleva If most of your workday is consumed by “putting out fires,” there’s a good chance you’re not focusing your attention on what’s truly important. You know, the never-ending to-do list you find...
The Secret to Sustaining Your Startup is Scaling with Intention
Photo by Startup Stock Photos from Pexels You've probably heard the adage, "you have to learn to walk before you run." And it couldn't ring more true for just about every startup entrepreneur out there. As a startup consultant, I bring it up because I see many...
Why Finding Product Market Fit is Key to the Success of Your Startup
Image of envelope with Startup written up on it with laptop Photo by Eva Bronzini If you think your startup has found product market fit (PMF) because you have customers, revenue, and profit to show for it, think again. Contrary to what some business owners...
How to Use the LNO Framework to Scale Your Business
Photo by Eden Constantino on Unsplash Whether you're a startup or have been in business for decades, there's a good chance you'll encounter some common growing pains as you scale. And given the current economic climate, one of those growing pains will likely include...
3 Ways to Create a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash No matter who you are or what intrinsically drives you in this world, most of us share the same desire to belong or be a part of something greater than ourselves. Whether at work, home, or out and about in your community, a...
Want a Better Workplace Culture? Embrace Authenticity.
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto Did you know that over 90% of employees think authenticity in the workplace is important? According to a 2021 Simmons Leadership Conference survey, the same individuals who agreed authenticity plays a vital role at work also felt it was...
Why Success is Rooted in Self-Worth
Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Unsplash “If you find yourself constantly trying to prove your worth to someone, you have already forgotten your value.” ~Unknown If you define your self-worth based on whether you get a promotion, how another person feels about you, or...
Why a Culture of Accountability is Key to Your Company’s Success
No matter what goal you’re trying to reach, you need accountability partners to help you get there. And while having mutual accountability between you and the company you work for is vital to your overall success, it’s equally (if not more) essential to have a culture of peer-to-peer accountability.
What Makes a Great Product Manager
“A great product manager has the brain of an engineer, the heart of a designer, and the speech of a diplomat.” – Deep Nishar If you’ve ever considered becoming a product manager, let me start by saying you’re in great company. From Kevin Systrom, formerly at...
The Power of Hitting the Reset Button
Let’s face it: there’s nothing easy about starting over again. Whether you’re settling in a new city, entering another relationship, or back on the job market, hitting the reset button can often feel like you’ve taken two steps forward and one step back.