“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” ~Walt Disney This year has been surreal with unprecedented times as we live and learn with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s no wonder that many miss “unprecedented...
A lion doesn't simply sit around and wait for the opportunity to eat to fall into his lap. He stalks his potential prey. He hunts it. He spends most of his day strategizing power moves so he can strike when the time is right. Apply the...
Mindset that Matters Most “Love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort and keep on learning.” Carol Dweck As we head for the last lap of summer, many of us are in the same boat. It’s a socially distanced summer if we’re smart, and there have been...
Don't always listen to the (negative) hype. Yes, COVID is a global crisis, and a lot of business owners and people who lost loved ones are suffering; but you have to upgrade your mindset to adapt and survive these crazy times. Great adversity brings great...
Build your brand & budget Some of the summer days and nights feel normal, or soothing…even as we wonder what fall holds ahead. Today we’ll take a moment to step back, plan and preserve what we have. How can you forecast the next few months? Consider your...
This week I wish to share inspo as we head into the second half of the year. I was especially inspired by a well-known entrepreneur, who covered ways to generate more original ideas, and a thinking style that leads to higher levels of knowledge over time....
“Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as a survival, but that’s exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking. Running that first shop taught me business is not financial science; it’s about trading: buying and selling.” ~Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop We have spent the...
This week, racial tension and protests continued. All of it came to stores and kitchens across the country with this announcement and a major rebrand: Quaker Oats Company, the maker of the Aunt Jemima line of pancake mix and syrup, admitted that the history is...
A pivot is a change in strategy, without a change in vision. We’re seeing more light at the end of the tunnel we’ve all been in for the last few months. Here are actionable ways entrepreneurs and brands can address consumers' feelings right now. Build new relationships that...
"I think it's just God disguised as Michael Jordan."~Larry Bird I started this Future Entrepreneur blog after Cubs won the Worlds Series, and we've covered an inspiring range of champions from charities to sports dynasties, and rock stars to artist journeys since then. I'm based in...
