Archive for Q&A SmartBlogs
If you’re looking for a way to liven up your blog’s editorial calendar, few story formats beat the expert question-and-answer session. You’ll be able to bring your readers fresh perspectives, and you’ll have a good excuse to reach out to other thought leaders in your field, broadening your network.
But don’t think that the fact that someone else is in the spotlight means you get to take a break entirely.[…] Continue Reading »
In 1988, Michael Feuer co-founded OfficeMax, using $20,000 of his own money. During his tenure as CEO, he helped the company expand to more than 1,000 locations. He is now the CEO of venture capital firm Max-Ventures and Max-Wellness, a health and wellness chain. I talked to Feuer, author of “The Benevolent Dictator: Empower Your Employees, Build Your Business, and Outwit the Competition,” about his leadership style and his approach to encouraging innovation.[…] Continue Reading »
Lake Champlain Chocolates is a Vermont chocolate company that exhibited at the Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C. The company recently collaborated with rock band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals to craft a spicy chocolate bar, Grace Under Fire. I talked to Meghan Fitzpatrick, marketing director for Lake Champlain Chocolates, about blogging, chocolate trends and the collaboration.[…] Continue Reading »
Rajeev Peshawaria is the CEO of the ICLIF Leadership & Governance Centre and the author of “Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders.” He has previously served as chief learning officer at Morgan Stanley and Coca-Cola and is one of the founding members of the Pine Street Group leadership development program at Goldman Sachs. I talked to him about why there is a lack of strong leadership and what can be done about it.[…] Continue Reading »
Edward Hess is a professor of business administration at the University of Virginia and author of “Growing an Entrepreneurial Business: Concepts & Cases.” I interviewed Hess about creating a new business and the most common challenges that face entrepreneurs.
What is the No. 1 challenge of growing an entrepreneurial business?
Growth is change; growth requires an entrepreneur to change.[…] Continue Reading »
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