By John F. McVea NOVEMBER 8, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: How do you know when it’s the right time to scale up and grow your business? A: One of the biggest challenges you face as an entrepreneur is growth. In the early years of a startup, an entrepreneur is often desperate for cash flow to make the…
First, create an environment that is a psychologically safe space because establishing an atmosphere of trust is crucial. By Jill Hauwiller Special to the Star Tribune OCTOBER 11, 2020 — 2:21PM Q: How can I facilitate better brainstorming from my team? A: The first step in facilitating a fruitful brainstorming session is to create an environment that is…
Think about what captivates your mind and heart to work in a setting and build a career that is inspired by your passion and principles. By Amy Finnegan and Christopher Michaelson SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 — 2:49PM Q: As a recent college graduate, I am having a hard time finding a job that makes ends meet that also…
Those sources come with their own set of challenges. By Mike Porter Special to the Star Tribune SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: What are the potential pitfalls of borrowing startup capital from friends and family? A: Every new business needs an influx of cash to start and grow. While I have been a partner in a couple…
No matter where you are in your continuum, you can follow your purpose. By Marcella de la Torre Special to the Star Tribune AUGUST 23, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: What tips do you have to turn a passion into a profession? A: Let’s start by looking at change. First, we need to understand that life is a series of…
By Nicole Zwieg Daly Special to the Star Tribune AUGUST 2, 2020 — 3:09PM Q: Many business professionals are reading books such as “How to Be an Antiracist” (by Ibram X. Kendi) and “White Fragility” (by Robin DiAngelo) to learn how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. What literature do you recommend that depicts people’s…
An Ethical Systems Book Review BY JARED WOLF Cheating in College: Why Students Do It and What Educators Can Do About It by: Donald L. McCabe, Kenneth D. Butterfield, and Linda K. Treviño John Hopkins University Press (2012) Public Library Summarized by Jared Wolf From one-room elementary schoolhouses to several hundred-person college lecture halls, students have sought loopholes and…
Learning to do more in-depth thinking and taking full advantage of hidden decision-making opportunities can reduce anxiety. Note: This is part two in a three-part series addressing how leaders at every level can become better equipped to navigate the new world of work. Read part one on bridging the digital–human divide. Thirty years ago, Richard…
One way to develop your ethical “muscles” is to exercise them. Using an ethics work-out gives you a routine to follow until you naturally follow your moral instincts in every instance. The “Principled Leaders” diagram below provides a quick reference for how to build an ethical habit. A principled leader is a person who puts…
Dr. Kenneth Goodpaster, Ph.D., professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas One way to think through a decision is to use the “four avenues.” Each “avenue” provides a different way to think about an issue. By working through all avenues, the final outcome is more likely to be ethically strong. The four avenues are:…