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How to Be Ready for What’s Next

Duct Tape Marketing

Under his leadership, the company grew from just over $6 million in annual revenue in 1993 to over $1.6 Under his leadership, the company grew from just over $6 million in annual revenue in 1993 to over $1.6 He has seen what it takes to make the impossible, possible. He has seen what it takes to make the impossible, possible.

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The Five Myths Of Leadership

YoungUpstarts

These are widely held beliefs about leadership, but they are false beliefs and ideas. Many myths about leadership cause significant problems and can throw you off course in your leadership journey. Is the secret to leadership locked in our genes? Myth #2: “I’m a leader because I’m in a leadership position.”.

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The Audacious Plan to Make Electricity as Easy as WiFi

Both Sides of the Table

Meredith Perry came up with the idea for uBeam while still in college at University of Pennsylvania and like many great inventors won her school’s business plan competition. Were they ambitious? Did they have the right skills? Would they build a world class team. And finally it comes down to the good old instinct test.

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5 Core Values For The Workplace

YoungUpstarts

The people in the Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania, AES plant learned what many workers and managers know across the country: They learned who is responsible for the way things run. Focused leadership over time implies productive, useful perseverance. Bob Waterman has written a penetrating little book, Adhocracy: The Power to Change.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

A creator and producer of social media, Michael’s responsibilities include leadership for the design team, concept creation and strategic consulting for highly engaging interactive experiences. He graduated from Stanford University and from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He has 20 years’ experience as CTO.

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Nonprofit Organizations: How They Work and What They Do

Board Effect

From a leadership standpoint, the board of directors must hold meetings at least annually. Nonprofit organizations fill the gaps in services that everyday people could not access any other way. How Do Nonprofits Work? Nonprofit organizations must file certain founding documents with the IRS.

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How to Start a Successful Dental Practice

Up and Running

Dr. Len Tau, owner of the Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence, and Dr. Frank DiCicco, owner of Manhattan-based Central Park South Dentistry, were willing to share some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Refine your leadership skills. As you get comfortable in your new practice, you’ll start to bring on employees.