If you grew up in the 80's, there's a good chance that Harold Ramis movies were a constant source of amusement (and most of your clever one-liners with your friends). His passing this week has brought up fond memories for many of us, and though he brought us a lot of great material, Ghostbusters stands out as one of his funniest movies. Why is such a memorable movie? It certainly isn't the special effects. One of reasons might be the fact that each member of the group brought such a strong and unique personality to the team. Each of them played a very specific role; and when they played off of each other, hilarity ensued. They created a … [Read more...]
Non-Linear Growth for Entrepreneurs
There's a question that comes up a lot when working with clients who are struggling to build their businesses: What causes entrepreneurs to fail? Even new business owners who are doing well often feel that they are close to the edge of insolvency. They get frustrated by how quickly (or rather, how slowly) their businesses are growing. Obviously, starting and growing a new enterprise is challenging, or everyone would be doing it. By where does that challenge come from? Aside from the many logistical obstacles (capital, training, economic viability, etc.), one of the main struggles is psychological. This is an area that most new … [Read more...]