You know what an entrepreneur is, but how much do you know about intrapreneurs? Intrapreneurs innovate and solve problems just like entrepreneurs do, but for someone else’s business rather than their own. All organizations need intrapreneurs to stay competitive, but it can be a challenge for many organizations to cultivate relationships with intrapreneurs the right way. These tips can help…
I was just recently reminded of an invaluable anecdote that I read. The story goes like this: Several airport workers were painting new lines on the tarmac. At one point, an employee knocked over a can of red paint. To cover up his mistake he painted the spilled paint into a nice smooth circle. Nobody was the wiser. Year after year when…
I have managed and overseen many multi-million dollar projects in my career, mostly high-tech, complex projects in the utility industry. I previously wrote a blog about “developing a contract” and heard that it was so impactful I am including almost the same content here, (other than making it a bit more generic to fit all types of contracts). I wanted…
I’ve been in leadership positions since my third year out of college. Boy did I make a lot of mistakes back then. I didn’t realize then that leadership is really all about people, it has nothing to do with your title. If you want to be a true leader, you must inspire your team to follow you, and they’ll possibly…
