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What Not to Do: 5 Lessons From Failed Unicorns

This post was originally featured on Entrepreneur.com Image credit: looseleaf2006 | Getty Images The name unicorn — a burgeoning company valued at over $1 billion — turns heads in the business world, but in actuality is far from a guarantee of sustained success, or even survival. Many companies with the requisite ...

Branding Your Name: A Double-Edged Sword

Pasting your name on your company may seem like genius, but the potential pitfalls are bottomless. This post was originally featured on Entrepreneur.com Image credit: Rawpixel Ltd | Getty Images We all know that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but that doesn’t stop any of us from doing it. A company’s name is ...

It’s Not Micromanaging If You Do It Without Killing Morale

Hands-on leadership isn’t easy. But you can see your vision all the way through without discouraging your team. This post was originally featured on Entrepreneur.com Image credit: Thomas Barwick | Getty Images When we use the phrase “micromanaging” we’re usually visualizing a leader who should have their eyes on the ...

Stop Glorifying ‘Winging It’ and Make a Plan

Staying focused on whatever is the next thing gets you nowhere without a plan. Preparation and analysis are key for any business leader. This post was originally featured on Entrepreneur.com Image credit: Pinkypills | Getty Images This past spring, the Fyre Festival was touted as the most luxurious music gathering ever put ...