Sometimes a simple gift can inspire someone to create something amazing. That was the case for Tinker Hatfield, an architect for Nike who went on to create one of the most iconic sneakers of our time. So what was the gift that led to this great inspiration? It all starts...

Approaching work when your team is remote can feel like trudging through the woods without a map. There’s information overload across several platforms—Slack, Microsoft, SharePoint, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Notion, and, of course, email. There are different points of contact across the company and team members simultaneously working on various...

When I set out to write Sticking to my Story: The Alchemy Of Storytelling For Startups, my goal was to help founders by giving them the surefire recipe for what “to do” in their pitch deck. But as I wrote and reviewed my endless notes from nearly 20 years of...

After delivering a CEO group presentation this morning in Seattle, I was seeking inspiration from a storied location, only to discover Place Pigale Restaurant and Bar overlooking Elliott Bay. The old wooden bar and sky-blue ceilings beg the speculation, “If these walls could talk...” It’s been a perfect haven for...

In the boutique professional services industry, there are “young” 10-year-old firms and “old” 10-year-old firms. The difference almost always boils down to the energy level of the founder. If they are energized when they realize that their problems are not theirs alone and seek out collaborative solutions, they tend to...

The home healthcare industry has been rapidly evolving since the outbreak of the global pandemic. According to Maria Santiago, CEO and Director of Home Health Aide Training Institute (HHATI), the Covid-19 outbreak has caused the industry to rethink the traditional idea that care should be received in a hospital, facility,...

No matter your industry or organization, you exist in an ecosystem: An integrated network that delivers a product or service through cooperation and competition. Multiple players make up business ecosystems: Think suppliers, distributors, government agencies, competitors, and ultimately, customers.   Why does this matter?  If you activate your ecosystem, you can...

At Natixis, John Hailer spearheaded initiatives that supported a wider evolution of investment portfolio construction. Currently, he maintains commitment and belief in this strategy. Every investor knows the mantra of patience, long admonished to avoid trends and not follow the crowds. But then what? Having a long-term vision for your...

As the hot residential real estate continues to cool in Canada and interest rates continue to increases it’s hard to find, buy and afford a home.  It’s also becoming an increasingly competitive industry for Realtors — as well as those buying or selling their own home. To stay ahead of...