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...
From Furlough to Freedom: Entrepreneurship, Necessity, and the Power of Taking Action
When the federal government shut down due to a failure of Congress to pass legislation to fund government operations and...
Jimmy John’s vs. Broadway Subs: A Tale of Efficiency and Differentiation
Standardization, authenticity, and what two sandwiches can teach us about strategy, staffing, and long term business sustainability The Examined Life...
Why Discussion-Based Teaching Matters: Learning with Dreamers, Doers, and Implementers
Teaching for Transformation, Not Transaction I’m deeply grateful to be a practitioner-scholar—someone who has the privilege of building businesses, serving...
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...
