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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Emotions Running High at Midwest Lighting
One of the things that struck me about the case we’re reading this week is the role of emotions in the decision-making process for what to do with Midwest Lighting. I have seen it before: The father starts a business … Continue reading
Too Much Money
Perhaps someone somewhere determined that entrepreneurs and teenage girls have something in common: the desire to spend money. Think about it: Getting a little allowance upfront immediately turns into movies with friends, dinners out, and yes, I did need that … Continue reading
Posted in Thought Leadership
Tagged chairs, coffee, coworking, fixed costs, money, office, spending, startup, working
The Entrepreneurial Leader as Manager
We all know there is a lot of discussion about the difference between being a manager and being a leader. What worries me, however, is that some people think that entrepreneurs get a free pass in the management department. In … Continue reading
NYC and Getting Started
Being in New York City has gotten me thinking about what a company needs to do to get going. There are a lot of people who could sit back, give you feedback, and make you feel cruddy. They don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability
Tagged business, development, feedback, pitching, resources
When The Big Guys Act Small
The hubbub over the last couple of weeks regarding Netflix and the decision to spin off the DVD arm of the business got me thinking about agility. Sometimes, in order to move with the nature of a product life, a business … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability
Tagged agility, branding, leadership, marketing, product development