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...
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...
