Executives, CEOs, and entrepreneurs talk about fund raising as if it were somehow a good thing. It’s not. Fund raising inherently destroys value, and should only be done in dire circumstances.
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Thoughts of a Business Plan Judge: Who Gets $30,000?
A few reflection on my experience as a judge of both the Harvard Business School and Brown University business plan competitions.
What is a Business Model? The anatomy of how a business makes money
Every business needs a business model. Yet two businesses that do exactly the same thing may have very different business models, leading one to succeed, and the other to fail. What is a business model, and how do they work?
Lessons from Wentworth by the Sea
Wentworth by the Sea hotel reopened a couple of years ago. Through a combination of history, customer service, and community integration, they produced a Quite Fabulous Experience for customers and employees alike.
Linking Leadership and Management with Powerful Strategic Planning
What’s more important: leadership or management? Both, it turns out. Management is the tool through which leadership turns into reality. And strategic planning is the process that links leadership and management.
Take Responsibility as a Leader Before It Takes You!
Taking responsibility is an oft-overlooked aspect of leadership. Here’s how to start taking responsibility for yourself and your organization.
Balance Rights with Responsibilities
It’s not enough to enjoy the rights of leadership; to be truly effective, you must embrance the responsiblities as well.
Don't Make the Same Old Mistakes—Make New Ones
Rigorously learning from your mistakes is one of the best ways to insure success.
Management Skill vs. Leadership Skill
Which do you need more: leadership skills or management skills? Both are necessary for a healthy company. Here’s how they’re different, and what you need for both.
How Junior Programmers May be Setting Your Strategy
Your junior programmers may be setting your strategy through their technical decisions. Learn how technical decisions can determine your strategy, with examples drawn from web site design and its impact on customer behavior.