Pressure: The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it. My journey to this lesson began under the Arch at 6AM on a Friday morning. I was two days into an amazing conference packed with powerful speakers. It just so happened that one of them was a fellow…
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All entrepreneurs start their business with a passion for what they do, and a vision for what that business could become. Perhaps it’s a dream to forge a new path in an industry, develop a life-changing product, or somehow follow in the footsteps of someone you admire. Regardless of the reason, at some point you…
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In our 17 years in business, Kolbeco has worked with a number of companies, big and small. Through all of that we have found some common themes and attitudes among the most successful. They mess up. A lot. Everyone makes mistakes, but the successful business people seem to accept the mistake and move on. They…
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Life and business lessons show up in some of the most unusual ways. A new one recently emerged for me after watching the 24 hours of Le Mans, the perennial auto race in France. What unfolded in the closing minutes of the 2016 Le Mans 24 was not only remarkable, but now serves as a principle,…
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You can have the best ideas and all the knowledge in the world. And you will get nowhere without knowing your why. At the root of all of the above entrepreneurs’ greatness is an earnest focus on their brand.
