Every Business Needs A Designated Worrier
There are few things I enjoy more than being prepared. This should come as no surprise to those of you who know me (or who
July 29, 2013
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Blogging For Broke: The Value of Blogging Outside of Income
I first began the Bennis Inc blog in July of 2011 and since then I’m proud (and amazed) to say it has earned over 37,000
June 3, 2013
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The Things I Would Never Know Without Facebook
Facebook – what was life ever like before this social networking phenomenon? Old flames and friendships have been rekindled, businesses have taken off and tanked
May 27, 2013
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The Necessary Slow Burn of Business Growth
Consider this. Each spring it’s common practice to burn the tall grasses of the prairie. The reasons for this man made fire are those to
May 6, 2013
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Shifting Away From Shift Work: Forgetting the Life of a 9-5er
I realized I’ve now spent more of my career as an entrepreneur, building my own business and setting my own schedule, than I have as
April 15, 2013
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Fear or Inspiration: The Two Motivators That Makes Us Move
We see it in the news, read it in a magazine or hear it within our networks almost every day. There’s some new start-up that’s
April 8, 2013
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Guest Blogger
The Power of Habit–And Making Your Bed (Guest Blog by Todd Shirley)
This week’s post comes from returning guest blogger, Todd Shirley. Todd is a talented writer with a wealth of knowledge to share. I hope you
April 1, 2013
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When A “Courteous Follow-Up” Is No Longer A Courtesy
There are some days where I feel like it’s a battlefield of communication where emails and phone calls come whizzing at me with more force
March 11, 2013
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D’oh! The 5 Most Common Public Relations Mistakes
Even as a professional in the field, the term “Public Relations” can sometimes feel ambiguous and is easily misused. I often hear phrases like “All
March 4, 2013
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A Low-Information Diet – The Solution for Overwhelm and Overload?
When I was in college I struggled with the perceived pressure to always be “in the know” with local and national media. As soon as
February 25, 2013
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The Most Dangerous Risk of All
Entrepreneurs are often given the credit for being the risk-takers. We are the ones pictured as taking the leap of faith and throwing our careers
February 18, 2013
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Moment versus Momentum: Learning to Harness Fleeting Inspiration
While pursuing a career in the uncharted territory of entrepreneurship, I frequently encounter other entrepreneurs along my journey. Some are decades ahead of where I
February 11, 2013
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