Trust. It opens so many doors, doesn’t it? But trust has to be built; it cannot be demanded. And building trust requires that other important T word . . . time. It takes time for people to get to know who you are. They watch how you behave in different situations, how...
Once upon a time, there was a CEO of a B2B tech company who had a superb mind for business. She transformed a great idea into a thriving enterprise, hired well, led with clarity, and delivered value to her investors and customers. But she also thought that a personal...
“I want to keep a low profile, you know, blend in with the crowd. I don’t have anything new to say or any reason to draw attention to myself or this company.” Said no CEO ever, right? And yet, I am regularly surprised by the number of CEOs who aren’t taking advantage...
When investors evaluate a company, they look at many factors, including the caliber of your leadership team, the market opportunity, and the progress you have made to date. All of those stories can be told on LinkedIn, but the most important one is traction. The more...
If you’re a startup CEO or founder, you already know it takes more than hard work or luck to turn an idea into a company. So. Much. More. Drive, great communication skills, the right connections, good people, endurance, incredible research and strategy, industry...
