How are entrepreneurs able to create new companies and inventors capable of bringing new products to market? It’s because they avoid accepting the way things are in their industry and instead see what might be. It’s because they have shoshin, or, “beginner’s mind.” Shoshin is a Zen Buddhist concept that means “having an attitude of… Read more »
What Should You Ask For?
What do you want? If you’re like most people, you could use more money. In this economy, you may be hoping for job stability. If you’re in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where I am, you’re probably praying for an end to sequestration and to the F word (furloughs). No matter what you do, you… Read more »
In a vote on who was the greatest military theorist of all time over at the Naval War College’s Facebook page, Sun Tzu handily beat Clausewitz and Mahan!
Misinformation at the Speed of Light: Media Lessons from the Boston Bombing Coverage
There were some excellent examples of professional and citizen journalism regarding the Boston Marathon bombings last week. That said, it’s clear that significant mistakes were made by elements of both the traditional and the new media. Some of the misinformation was understandable as the media was repeating what authorities had told them, such as early… Read more »
The Year of the Female Entrepreneur: It’s About Passion for Most of Us
2013. It’s the year more women are projected to enter the entrepreneurial ranks than ever before, according to a new National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) survey. The majority, 66%, expects that 2013 will be a better year for their businesses than 2012. And a full 81% of women-owned businesses are optimistic about their… Read more »
Why You Must Claim Your Successes–Or Else
I’ve written in recent weeks about two common mistakes women make in business: Mistake #1: The Do-It-All Mistake #2: The Hard-Work-Aloner It’s time for Mistake #3: The Non-Claimer Non-Claimers don’t recognize the importance of standing up to own their victories. How do you respond to recognition for your accomplishments? Do you take ownership of those… Read more »
The Sex Panther Formula For Finding Your Brand’s Secret Sauce
Brian Fantana, Ron Burgundy’s friend and Channel 4’s field reporter, brings home the importance of having a “secret sauce” to make your product stand out in the movie Anchorman. Talking about Sex Panther, the best cologne in his arsenal when he’s on the prowl, Brian tells Ron that the cologne’s secret is that “It’s made… Read more »
What I Learned From an 8-Year Old Cancer Survivor
I met little Morgan Stone and learned her story just a few weeks ago. When I saw Morgan for the first time she was a healthy girl who was full of energy, running around meeting people and enjoying being the center of attention. But that’s not always been the case. In fact, it was just… Read more »
Collaboration or Domination: What’s Your Workplace Culture
Collaboration or domination? Which is the model of your workplace? It’s important for people who excel in team-based and inclusive environments to understand the category into which their workplace falls. And while this question doesn’t apply only and exclusively to women, generally speaking, women tend to do better and be more satisfied in cultures of… Read more »
How The Most Successful Brands Take A Peek Into The Future
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” The quote above is from Alan Kay, the pioneering computer scientist who is credited with developing the graphical user interface and object-oriented programming. And after talking to a number of firms whose reason for existence revolves around helping companies understand the future, I’ve found… Read more »
Books by Mark and Becky. Sun Tzu and the Art of Business, illustrates how Sun Tzu’s strategic principles can be successfully applied to modern business situations. Sun Tzu for Women fosters a deep understanding of Sun Tzu’s Art of War and how to apply it to a woman’s professional path. Sun Tzu and the Art of Modern Warfare unlocks Sun Tzu’s secrets for anyone interested in strategy and warfare, whether they are professional soldiers, military history buffs or business executives.