The Internet and the accompanying virtual economy give us more access to more wisdom than ever before in history. Not only can we look up anything at any time, but there are hardly any boundaries, geographic or otherwise, as to who we can hire and consult with. It’s wonderful to have so much access to…

Ed Lefkowicz and I met through the business networking organization, BNI. As a professional photographer, Ed understands that being successful means being good at business and at his craft. This balance isn’t limited to creative types. Many business owners, in some form or another, struggle with running a business correctly and maintaining competency – not to…

Anthony and I first connected through the Business Development Group at Wiss and Company. Anthony’s focus and smarts, combined with a cunning sense of flexibility, make change a rare obstacle for him. Anthony’s honesty about the roller coaster of entrepreneurship is refreshing: Far too often leaders tune out the truth. He creates value for his…

Quickly after Taren and I were introduced through a mutual colleague, I was sold on her commitment to values. She’s able to distill some of the most complex, relevant ideas for business leaders in just a few sentences. Leaders from businesses big and small can benefit from Taren’s emphasis on embodying the right traits. I’m…

Running, for me, began in 1999. The sour memories of high school gym class were still fresh in my mind when I took up the activity. And to this day, anytime I walk into a gym I’m reminded of how much I disliked P.E. (read: painful experience). Running seemed like an easy alternative. It was…

Yves Salama and I are office mates at 55 Broad Street. Our gray hair brings up the average age in our suite. We both enjoy bouncing ideas off one another and the rest of our colleagues. Yves has a wealth of experience as a consultant under his belt, and I’m sure we can all benefit…

David Steiner and I met through a popular organization for business building, BNI. His specific business may be cleaning services, but David is an entrepreneur through and through. He’s always on the hunt for a new prospect. His focus and discipline set a stellar example that any leader can follow, and I’m elated to be…

Will Royall and I go back to Breakfast Networking USA, an organization run by Raphi Salem. Immediately we clicked. I realized Will and I both followed some of the same people, such as Jim Collins and Michael Gerber. Will knows inside and out how to build and lead a company. In addition to founding Royall…

Some of the mightiest undertakings in business are done in the name of success. Leaders picture themselves moving mountains just to make things work, then stun naysayers once it happens. But chief among those flights of fantasy, and one that tends to result in failure, is owning up to the truth. Cognitive dissonance is challenging;…

I first met Michelle Apiar at one of our TEND Success Series ™ Workshops. She runs Haute So Sweet, a cake decorating and baking business that she started a few years ago. Not only is she a successful entrepreneur, Michelle has faced tough obstacles en route to her success. Her challenges will resonate with any…

Far fewer than six degrees separate me and Andrew Fried; we both have a number of connections in the business world. Andrew has spent considerable time consulting, so he’s no stranger to strategy, which helps him take action and not just advise. As the co-founder of Spark Growth, a digital agency based in Brooklyn, Andrew…

Stephanie Abrams and I both attend the same mastermind group. It was quickly apparent to me that social PR was Stephanie’s forte; however, it was her sense of “getting” business ownership that really stood out to me. She brings a commanding sense of planning, strategizing, and the social savvy to spend time with the right…

It’s no secret that managers want more time to devote to tasks that require a manager’s attention. They fight this fire every day, most often by delegating responsibilities to other members of their staff. Sometimes the solution works. Often it doesn’t. Leaders find they’re just as swamped with work as they always were. New problems…

Gary Ireland and I are together in a mastermind group, which is a great opportunity to get to know a colleague well. He works with executives, helping them manage employment transitions. These transitions are challenging. Gary has great insight into how to turn professional and business challenges into successful outcomes. I’m delighted to bring him…

Christina Lattimer, whose interview we recently posted, created a wonderful online community of leadership experts. Lucky for me, I met Bonnie Williams in this virtual community. Social skills are more important than ever in driving personal success, no matter what your professional role is. Bonnie understands how to take the technical or professional skill that…

I was initially introduced to Craig Delsack by Claire Stoddard (www.brandinguniverse.com), who is a client of ours. We met and hit it off right away. Craig advises businesses on legal issues – areas where many business owners don’t pay enough attention. Not only does Craig have the legal expertise to help small businesses; he is…

It’s old hat in business that securing the best talent and keeping them corralled inside your company’s walls is the best way to make sure everyone’s happy and productive. This approach, to put it bluntly, is totally backward. You Can’t Make Anyone Do Anything It’s a nice thought to see people as empathetic and compassionate.…

I met Christina Lattimer when she reached out to me on social media. She’s a leadership expert, who not only wants to motivate others to improve their own leadership abilities. She also sets an example for others, and has created an online community of fellow leadership experts to facilitate this example-setting. I’m thrilled to bring…

I first met Rochelle Lisner through a mutual friend. She and I connected immediately, and we knew we wanted to collaborate together. In one project we worked on, Rochelle and I turned a disaster-in-waiting into a successful jolt upward in sales. I’ve found in my relationship with Rochelle that business owners too often get caught…