In a NY Times article entitled, “Quit Social Media. Your Career My Depend on It,” Cal Newport outlines the various ways that social media can harm you and, in particular, your career. Is he right? Is social media really bad [...]
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Do Small Businesses Need a Business Model?
A couple of weeks ago, I asked the owners of a thriving, rapidly growing small business if they have an organizational chart. No big surprise, but their eyes glazed over instantly, - as do mine every time I’m asked to [...]
How To Create a Cult Following of Customers: Entrepreneur Barbie vs Blogger Jenny Trout
In a one week period, the pop-news world was a-flutter with debate regarding plastic "Entrepreneur Barbie" on the one hand and genuine Jenny Trout (real-life entrepreneur) on the other. What a juxtaposition! While some hailed the new Barbie as a [...]
Tragedy to Triumph: Managing Stressful Change in Business and in Life
I’m not often shaken by a business turnaround story. This story is different, however, and one I couldn’t wait to share.The Tragedy (or: How to Sign Up for Maximum Stress and Survive)This story revolves around Wilh. Wilhelmsen, a Scandinavian shipping [...]


