Tragic news from Japan dominated the social media universe this week. Everyone on the planet was tuned into in one news stream or another; no one was unaware or unmoved. The power of instantaneous communication is affecting the ways we act and react in relation to constantly changing events and … [Read more...]
Whose ideal are you? Everyone is someone’s inspiration.
November 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
When we focus on our business and professional development, it is easy to get caught up in where we are going. We focus on our next goal and where we want to be. This is actually a good thing. To invoke some sports analogies: see the goal line, be the ball, make the shot. Keep your goals in … [Read more...]
My Business IS Personal: Emotional Involvement and Success
November 6, 2010 By 3 Comments
New business ventures are extremely personal. It doesn’t really matter what your business is, because in the beginning it is all you. The success or failure of any enterprise is dependent on what you do. When we start something, be it a big project, a company, a new division or a partnership, … [Read more...]
Women are bad Entrepreneurs? Speak for yourself! Part 2
October 16, 2010 By 7 Comments
Continuation from Women are bad Entrepreneurs? Speak for yourself! Part 1 I asked Smith College Alumnae to share their thoughts about the article by Penelope Trunk in Techcrunch that claims that women are bad at startup's because of kids. The post is inflammatory to say the least. Here is a … [Read more...]
Women are bad Entrepreneurs? Speak for yourself (part 1)
October 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
Penelope Trunk is an accomplished woman. She has had successful entrepreneurial ventures and has published extensively in publications like Boston Globe and Time Magazine. However if you read her recent article in Techcrunch, you would not be left with the impression that she is a successful … [Read more...]
