“People don’t by what you do, people buy why you do it.” This quote by Simon Sinek is a part of his well-known TedTalk, with over forty-seven million views, called ‘How Great Leaders Inspire Action.’ In this powerful video from 2009, Simon lays out an idea called the golden circle, which gives people an insight into how a company can inspire people to take action (TedTalks, 2009).
Here’s a famous Indian fable about six blind men that come across different parts of an elephant. Each creating their own version of the elephant from their perspective. Is what we perceive actually the reality of the situation? This fable is a great reminder to consider multiple perspectives […]
First, watch this video: Excuse Me, Sir, That’s My Seat By: Elizabeth Bower Sheryl Sanberg said, “Sit at the table.” As a woman, it’s really empowering to hear this. I also have a daughter, whom I want to sit at the table and not underestimate her abilities and […]
First, watch this video: Genuine Compassion: Work-Self & Real-Self By: Elizabeth Bower Working for or with a company that leads with compassion is something I would aspire to be a part of. There are many companies and people who are only compassionate for egotistical or material gain. The […]
First, watch this video: Failed Business: A Reflection by Elizabeth Bower Here’s a story of a failed business. To be more specific, it’s a story of one of MY failed business ideas. This failure is a great example of how Simon Sinek’s golden circle truly taps into the […]
First, watch this video: A Refection by Elizabeth Bower “Don’t settle, keep looking,” Steve Jobs said in his commencement speech to the graduates of Stanford (Jobs, 2005). This strikes a chord. I relate his words to what my father has said to me, in so many other words, […]
First, watch this video: Reflection: Drew Dudley’s Leading with Lollipops TEDx Video By Elizabeth Bower I know I have had lollipop moments in my life. I hope to one day be able to recall many of them. However, in the fog of my life currently, someone else’s lollipop […]
Your resume is your first impression. It’s what prospective employers read before they get to meet you or even speak to you on the phone. Making your resume stand out from the crowd is important. However, there are standard elements that should be on every resume. Here are […]
With any brand, whether it be for a company or for a person, there’s always a palette of colors that stay consistent throughout all the marketing materials. If you’re saying to yourself “How am I suppose to just pick a color?”. No worries, there’s a FREE resource that’ll make it […]
There are some projects that seem like they were put in our funnel straight from the devil himself. The project may seem never-ending, have a zillion revisions, the client’s a bear, or it’s just not fun or interesting. When a project you dislike is in your pipeline sometimes […]
