I'm in FAST COMPANY this month talking about how you can hold meetings that create business breakthroughs. And we all know that meetings have the tendency to be boring time-wasters.  But when designed properly, they can help you create strategies that propel your company forward with game-changing ideas. Fast Company asked me for my top tips for holding these kinds of meetings. I would love...

Throughout my career, I’ve had to go through many business break-ups. I had to break-up with one business partner, who was a family member, twice in six years. And this is someone I see regularly at family functions. The first time, we’d started a business together and the second time, we merged an existing business. I’ve also partnered with two friends, one in starting a business together and the...

When it comes to managing online communities, what’s better: Facebook Groups or Slack Groups? Almost everyone you know is on Facebook now - to the tune of 2.07 billion people.  So logic would tell you that Facebook would be the best place for your community. Right? Well, I'm here to tell you that that might not always be true. Facebook Groups are adopted by community admins because ...