I am attending VeeCon this week, which is taking place in Los Angeles from August 9 – 11. VeeCon, the idea of Gary Vaynerchuk, is described as a conference that is a mix between Davos and South by Southwest. Today, a panel discussion titled “Is It Time For Another Look at Blockchain?” The panel discussed
As special opportunity for readers of my blog – we are giving away 9 free copies of Gary Vaynerchuk’s new book, Twelve and a Half. This new book is an essential read for CEO’s and human resource professionals. In the book, Gary explains why “soft skills,” often referred to as emotional intelligence, are critical
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about whether entrepreneurs are born or if they are made over time. I enjoy working with entrepreneurs; I love their spirit, drive, and persistence, even when the odds are stacked against them. The perennial question will likely be debated for many years to come, but here are five qualities
When he opened his first restaurant at 27 years old (Union Square Cafe) and it took another 10 years after that for Danny Meyer to open his second restaurant, Gramercy Tavern. But then four years later there were two, and the rate he started opening restaurants quickly grew, becoming one of the world’s most successful
The hiring process cannot be underestimate, both from a managerial and legal perspective. This Friday’s Five focuses on critical management and legal considerations for employers during the hiring process:
1. Ignore the applicant’s resume during the interview.
Nolan Bushnell, the inventor of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese, and the first person to hire Steve Jobs,
In this Friday’s Five I recommend books that I am either reading and have read related to managing employees or a business. I hope everyone is having a great summer.
1. Manager Onboarding: 5 Steps for Setting New Leaders Up for Success
By Sharlyn Lauby
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
If you know Garyvee, you may be asking yourself how could an employment law blog rely upon advice from someone who has not only admitted, but takes pride in, the fact that he checked out of school in the third grade, does not read books, and uses language that makes most standup comedian’s performances seem
Gary Vaynerchuk discusses how he uses social media to engage with his 500 or so employees and addresses the risks on The Ask Gary Vee Show, episode 176 (video below). Gary made his career using social media, and continues to do so in running his digital media company, Vayner Media. So it does not