[tweetthis]The ‘Rule of 40’ helps keep your business alive and vibrant in an era of radical change.[/tweetthis] If it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me (at least in the form of blog), that’s because in May of 2018 I left the Pegasus Capital private equity world and took on the CEO position at
The year 2020 is the 50th anniversary of the publication of a prophetic book whose title, Future Shock, came to symbolize the overwhelming nature of “too much change in too short a period of time.” But, if the changes occurring back in 1970 have been rapidly transcended by those that have taken place in the
Do you run from stressful situations—or what I like to call a “pressure test?” We all find ourselves in stressful situations from time to time, but we shouldn’t be afraid to step into them. Remember that old saying, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Growth happens when we move outside our comfort zone, and
Do you sometimes feel like you are moving forward in your life blindly, without all the answers? Do you feel like everything around you is changing in real time? Are you adaptable and agile enough to make sure you stay relevant? Can you step out of your comfort zone, and make the changes you need
How do you deal with life’s challenges? When I am personally getting challenged by life’s experiences, either through friends or business, I like to take the time to reflect and recognize how incredible we all really are. In these times, I look for inspirational stories to remind me that there are many people who overcome
After reading an article about Whole Foods employees looking to unionize, I had to ask myself, is the Whole Foods we knew and loved gone? The ethos of Whole Foods (like all companies, organizations and groups–even your friends and family) is about its people, their beliefs and values. That is the essence of any culture.
I wrote a while back about the idea that Doers are the ones that ask questions—and never give up until they find the answers that lead to real solutions. It’s one of the things that separates Doers and makes them unique. So this week, I want you to consider the challenges of adding a digital
If trust could be ranked on an index from 1-10, where would you be? Would you be above 5? Especially as it relates to the people around you, those that you interact with every day—your family, friends, and co-workers, what is your trust quotient? Trust is the lubricant that lets you get things done. Without