How to Survive and Thrive in the Future
I had the opportunity to give the keynote talk at WordCamp Ann Arbor in October 2016. In this talk I share what I think are the keys to surviving and thriving in the very future — Pivot and Purpose. Here is the full video: Here is the slidedeck: How To Survive & Thrive In the
Check Out This New Talent Assessment Tool Called Plum
I have a friend who is looking for a new gig, who I’m helping her with her resume and cover letter. One of the places she applied for had a very in-depth assessment tool, taking over an hour. I got to look over her shoulder a couple of times and it fascinated me, so I look
Impact Is So Incredibly Simple
This week I got notes from two people who just thanked me for simply being a decent human being to them. Although I’m always incredibly encouraged and grateful when I get notes like this, it just reminded me of how simple it is to make an impact in other people’s lives. So I wanted to
Cheers to the Little Guys
In January, it’ll be 9 years of doing business in WordPress at iThemes. So crazy to think we’re nearing a decade of work. And I’m thankful for every minute of it, even the toughest parts. Today, for a couple of reasons, I’m feeling a bit nostalgic. Almost 9 years later now, one of my best friends isn’t even
Do It For Them Or Let Them Figure It Out
One of the best pieces of advice (experience share, OK, OK) I got as a rookie entrepreneur trying to build our team was: “If you want to see how good your team is and the health of your business, take two weeks off with minimal, if any, contact and see how they do.” I’ve done
5 Things Great Leaders Do Daily
As Matt and I have been doing our Leader.Team business podcast, I’ve been thinking more and more about leadership. I don’t do these perfectly every day, but reflecting back on what’s worked, and essential, to do consistently, here are the 5 things I believe great leaders do daily: 1. Shows up. Leaders have to simply
Find Your Own Path
Be careful when you expect or demand someone else do it your way. And be careful attempting to do it someone else’s exact way. One size rarely fits all. And mileage always varies. Especially in business but also in life. I’ve actually found that it’s the quickest way to disillusion and then misery. Your path
How We Do Recruiting and Hiring
We’re often asked by rookie leaders, managers and entrepreneurs how we do recruiting and hiring. We’ve had our share of misfires as well as excellent hires in the last 8+ years at iThemes. In Episode 5 of our new Leader.Team podcast, Matt Danner and I talk about ins and outs of how we do it,
You Have 137 Days Left in 2016: Make The Most Of Them
Numerous times throughout the year (and quarter) I look at the calendar and see how much time we have left to make progress on our goals. Today, Aug, 17, 2016, you have 137 days left and about 20 weeks to make the most of. I just put my process in this post but the four steps are simple: Take an
What Are The Top 3 Things Affecting Your Happiness as an Entrepreneur?
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know for the last year or so I’ve been sharing details about my journey with maintaining good mental health as a entrepreneur. I’m working on something bigger as part of that. And I’m interested in knowing what other things get in the way of your health