Suddenly Managing Your Team Remotely? These Tips Will Help!

Posted on March 18, 2020

Old Steeple In A Lake

Now is the time to flex those leadership muscles. Teams are uncertain, people who haven’t typically worked remotely are now working remotely 100% of the time for the foreseeable future.  As a leader and manager, the change from in-office to remote work can be just as daunting for you as it is for your team. So, today I’m going to share some of my tried-and-true tips for managing remotely in a way that is both successful and less stressful than what you’d imagine.  Top 5 Tips for Managing a Remote Team Set a schedule. “Wow, duh.” you may say but… Read more »

Human Centered Design

Posted on November 18, 2019

Sketch Notes

What makes a “good design”?  Is it pretty, cool, trendy? Some claim to know good design when they see it. Others think that as long as it gets the concept and details across, it’s doing the job. Throughout my career I’ve seen some companies balk at the price of design, while others knowingly and willingly pay the necessary fees because they know that it’s not just about the time spent but the years of expertise, the thinking behind design, and the artistry that can’t be taught. One additional concept that isn’t taken into account often enough, is the research and… Read more »

Turn Purpose Into Profit

Posted on May 22, 2019

Stair Steps With Text Overlay Saying "Purpose, Profit".

There’s a common misconception in the business world that if passion is leading the business, it must be a non-profit. That one must choose either profit or purpose. In truth, most businesses begin from a passion and a vision to improve upon an element of life. On Entrpreneur.com, Clate Mask, Co-founder & CEO of Infusionsoft argues that passion, freedom, and impact are three of the most important ingredients for business success. So how do you turn those ingredients into a recipe for profit? Clearly Define Your Passion and Turn it Into A Purpose According to Conscious Capitalism, Inc. “Knowing WHY… Read more »

Benefit From A Business Retreat

Posted on May 20, 2019

Colleagues Spending Time Outside of Work

Keep Your Business On Track The best way to ensure your business stays on track, continuing to align to and achieve your goals and dreams, is to set aside time to evaluate your efforts. When you invest in a business retreat you’ll watch your team advance. Most successful businesses have structures in place to ensure they’re pulling forward. Some are incredibly disciplined, implementing systems like the EOS Model. Other organizations have a board of directors asking enough of the right questions that managers and team leaders know they need to have some answers. Quarterly and Annual Retrospectives Whether you already… Read more »

How Do I Grow a Thriving Business?

Posted on May 10, 2019

Photograph with text overlay saying "The Answers Start From Within."

Every business owner and manager asks themselves some version of this question on a regular basis – or they should. The first step may be to open your browser in incognito mode so that no one will know that you’ve asked Google how to grow your business. I won’t tell anyone. 🙂 If and online search doesn’t bear the fruit you’re looking for, you find a workshop, a book, a seminar, a mastermind…the list goes on and on. The Answer Starts From Within These are all great ways to keep your mind fresh and open to new ideas. I actually… Read more »

A Mission to Grow Profits and Communities

Posted on February 18, 2019

A City Made of Green Plants

Regenerating tired land, reducing carbon emissions, creating jobs , and improving food security and public health are just a few of the vast benefits of urban farming. In cities where a lack of access to healthy food can create health disparities in the form of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, it becomes a moral imperative to reconnect communities to nutritious food. In 2009, Alejandro Velez and Nikhil Arora began their careers in urban farming in Oakland, CA by growing mushrooms in spent coffee grounds; they now sell educational garden kits. Their company, Back to the Roots, generated $5.7 million by… Read more »