I enjoy working with entrepreneurs; I love their spirit, drive, and persistence, even when the odds are stacked against them.  This is especially true now dealing with the labor shortage, supply chain disruptions, and irate customers.  But what makes entrepreneurs keep working, taking risks, and showing up each day?  Here are five qualities that I

I was joined by restaurant owner and entrepreneur Madelyn Alfano to discuss how she built Maria’s Italian Kitchen, a successful restaurant with multiple locations in the Los Angeles area, her perspective on entrepreneurship and leading a business, and how she navigated COVID-19.  Madelyn and I have very similar outlooks on the entrepreneurship mindset, competition,

I’m tired of HR getting push to the corner of the executive suite meetings.  I get to see firsthand on a daily basis about how effective HR departments (or even CEOs, CFOs, or other company leaders) who recognize the importance of personally connecting with employees and helping employees develop, are more profitable organizations with reduced