In entrepreneurship as in the rest of life, there is usually a gap between what we want and what we have. Dealing with it is another leadership skill.
Category archives: Run a Better Business
How to Find the Right Consulting Firm to Grow Your Business
Expert opinions and guidance can help your business soar — but before you invest, be sure you know what you’re looking for.
Managers Who Create Growth Opportunities See Greater Employee Engagement
Your workers aren’t (only) about advancement. For many, the title on a business card isn’t nearly as important as feeling that they’re learning something new and contributing in meaningful ways.
How to Handle Multiple Roles When Starting a Business
Jon Oringer on the benefits of wearing multiple hats during the early stages of Shutterstock.
How to Handle Multiple Roles When Starting a Business
Jon Oringer on the benefits of wearing multiple hats during the early stages of Shutterstock.
Here’s How to Negotiate Flexible Work Hours
The traditional nine-to-five, Monday-through-Friday schedule does not work for everyone anymore.
The Secret Sauce to Great Franchise Leadership
The upside down pyramid puts the franchisee at the center of everyone’s effort. Success follows.
After 30 Years of Experimenting, an Education Franchise Is Finally at the Top of the Class
The owner of the The Learning Experience explains how his plan for small, sustained growth slowly grew into a robust franchise operation with a national presence.
3 Ways That Your Actions Today Will Shape Your Company’s Legacy
Legacy isn’t some far-off goal to achieve; you can cultivate your company’s legacy starting right now.
Rising Through the Ranks: What One Franchisee Learned Starting at the Bottom
Amol Kohli used to wash dishes at Friendly’s as a teenager. Today, he’s an owner.