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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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Female Founder Interview: Latina Leader Elizabeth Colón

The Startup Magazine

With over 20 years of experience in the language services industry, Elizabeth garnered national praise for her leadership and expertise in her field with awards such as Negocios Now’s Latinas in Business Award (2017). But NAWBO also works tirelessly in Washington D.C. Let’s learn more from Elizabeth in her own words….

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

MakeSpace (as he named it) would help you get your excess goods into low-cost warehouses. Many companies don’t reach the next phase either because their leadership doesn’t adapt as an organization or because they don’t design processes that lead to scaled outcomes. We recently added Richard Mumby to our leadership team.

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5 Core Values For The Workplace

YoungUpstarts

In an article titled “Where Lying Was Business as Usual,” Business Week reviewed a book on the Wedtech Scandal, a Washington scandal of the late eighties in which a few government officials fed fat contracts to a dubious supplier. Focused leadership over time implies productive, useful perseverance. Dilenschneider'

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Consulting Sucks (Sometimes): 15 Ugly Truths To Ponder Before You Take The Leap

YoungUpstarts

I’ve been called all three of these names!) A change in the economic climate or the industry, or even a change in leadership, could end a project abruptly. There are many charlatans out there, so in some cases the negativity is deserved. In addition, the profession lacks legal standards or legitimate certification.

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20 Entrepreneurs Share Their Takeaways from 2020

Hearpreneur

We have taken time as a community and leadership team to reflect and set short and long-term goals and build programs to support and grow member success over time. Photo Credit: J Haleem Washington. It could have had another name. Thanks to J Haleem Washington, J Haleem, LLC ! #5- Photo Credit: Calista Redmond.

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Consulting Sucks (Sometimes):  15 Ugly Truths To Ponder Before You Take The Leap 

YoungUpstarts

I’ve been called all three of these names! A change in the economic climate or the industry, or even a change in leadership, could end a project abruptly. She has published 85 books, including the Washington Post #1 bestseller “ The Art and Science of Training “. Your client roster will stay in flux.