Publications, Articles & Podcasts
Debunking the Venture Capital Mindset
Entrepreneurs do more than launch businesses; they shape communities and leave enduring legacies In elite business circles, captivated by the...
Individual Needs and Team Dynamics: Lessons from Leading a Family Business
Having successfully led a family business with over 100 team members, my reflection as a scholar exemplifies the powerful impact...
The Manager vs. Entrepreneur
There's a big difference between starting a new company and managing a growing one. If you're a business owner with...
Chasing the Expert is a Mistake: The Power of Collaborative Learning
Researchers in psychology and neuroscience have explored the concept that humans are inherently drawn to seeking out experts. People have...
Connecting With Others: The Importance of Authentic and Humble Communication in Leadership
As a business professor and a father, I have gained invaluable insights from my two-year-old and seven-year-old daughters, who have...
Leveraging the Life-Cycle Framework: Helping Small Business Owners Transition from a Lifestyle Business to a Managed Growth Business
Stages of business growth often bring about challenges and decision points. Addressing these challenges determines the success or failure of...
Small Family Business Sales: Navigating the Exit Process
Small family businesses play an important role in the economy, providing jobs and services to communities, and serving as engines...
Finding and Working with an Entrepreneurial Mentor: A Story of Growth and Guidance
Imagine you're standing at the base of a mountain. At the summit lies your dream—building a successful business. The path...
Business-Level Strategy: Lessons from McDonald’s and How It Can Shape Your Business Decisions
In our Capstone class last night, we dove deep into the fascinating world of business-level strategy, using McDonald’s as a...
Crafting Vision in Organizational Change for Operationally Inclined Leaders
Leadership demands a well-defined yet adaptable vision of the future, one that resonates emotionally and motivates action. This vision must...
Delight and Amaze Customers: Aligning Operations with Customer Service Excellence
At the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Miami, customer service is not just a department, it's a philosophy that is embraced...
