How To Choose A Coach
Chapter 2 (From my upcoming book) You’ve probably heard how fantastic coaches can be, and how they can truly leverage your commitment and investment. You’re wondering if that’s really true, and if...
View ArticleAccountability and Swift Termination
Most experienced entrepreneurs will agree that they almost always took too long to terminate key employees when they don’t work out. In World War II, the U.S. Army grew from 190,000 soldiers in 9...
View ArticleMetrics… for Life
My clients will recognize my constant encouragement to set measurable objectives, and then utilize consistent process to apply metrics consciously and mindfully… for business goals and career goals....
View ArticleQuestion Your Founding Principles
As I often do, I draw from the curious observer Seth Godin to see what he’s thinking about loyalty. In particular, loyalty to your founding principles– whether you’re a non-profit, a startup business,...
View ArticleWhat Do You Really Want?
(Excerpt from the Beacon Newsletter, Edition #2, February 2013) As a venture capitalist, I met many engineers attempting to raise money for their startup tech company dream. A pattern quickly...
View ArticleAng Lee and the Uncertainty of Success
“It’s common to hear “follow your bliss” or “do what you love and success follows.” Sounds great, right? Except here’s one small detail: You never get to know if it’s ever going to happen. You don’t...
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