On March 18, 2011

Optimism: Unfashionable Perhaps, But Necessary

Most businesses fail, eventually.

They succumb to changing times and conditions, to innovations by competitors, to poor decisions and lack of adaptability by their owners and managers, and to bad luck. Think of all the businesses, once…


On March 18, 2011

Baloney, or the Power of a Common Language

My colleague Piyush and I recently got into a heated debate about one of Innosight's portfolio companies.

"The company needs to start raising money soon, or it is never going to realize its full potential," Piyush argued.

"That's utter…


On March 18, 2011

Would You Fire Employees for Playing a Prank?

Four school maintenance employees have been fired and a fifth suspended for wrapping a co-worker in shrink wrap and then taking pictures and video of him as part of a prank.

Maintenance mechanic Anthony Farrell, cleaners Jason Haag and Keith Purdy,…


On March 18, 2011

Rock-Solid SEO is Simple. Really.

I remember sitting in Mr. Burgerwinner’s calculus class thinking, “Oh man, I am totally hosed.”

Maybe for you it was that time you brought your first child home from the hospital. No nurse, no buzzer, just you and ……


On March 18, 2011

How to Gain Credibility in Record Time

When you finally prove yourself, it's like the clouds open up and the sun shines down on you. It's a great feeling getting everyone off your back for a while. Here's how to do it, and fast.

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