I’m sure you’ve heard stories about today’s youngest employees. Maybe you’ve experienced them yourself. Let me warn you—some of them are stereotypes. Natalie is 21 years old and a proud member of Gen Z. Her supervisor, Ryan told me that he questioned her work ethic. When I asked why, he explained: “Natalie won’t work a minute past 5:00 pm. She…
Jeremy represents a challenge for bosses and parents. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA in high school and headed off to Auburn University to get a college degree. Halfway through his freshman year, he spoke to his parents by phone. They noticed Jeremy seemed melancholy. When they asked him why he was in such a mood, he finally got…
My first business was born in the attic of the home I grew up in. I had an idea, a few people willing to take a chance on it, and what I now recognize was a terrible business plan. But it was the late ’90s, and in that season, energy and vision could take you a long way. I raised…
I was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, an island where natural beauty often masked the quiet struggles of its people. My earliest memories weren’t filled with luxury or privilege, but with the simple understanding that survival was what mattered most. Though I was born on the western side of the island, I don’t remember living there. Early on, circumstances forced…
We’ve all experienced it—the negative team member that causes problems for the whole team. The snide comments, it-can’t-be-done attitudes, and sour behavior can stain an otherwise functional and healthy team, leaving a wake of frustration behind them. Their negativity sinks ships…literally. Relationships, partnerships, and most importantly, your leadership, are all undermined, ruining team culture and causing unnecessary drama. It’s up…
Tell me if this sounds even remotely familiar: You clock in a 60-hour week, pour your heart into your businesses, and generate impressive revenue, only to watch the profits sit unemployed in a checking account earning basically nothing. Meanwhile, you’re burning out, missing family dinners, and wondering why financial freedom feels so elusive despite all the hard work. For many…
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