Moms Can Have It All
When I was growing up in the small Minnesota town of Little Falls, almost every mom stayed at home. As a kid, I played outside until Dad came home and Mom had dinner on the table at 5:45 p.m.
Business is About More than Just the Bottom Line
Why are we in business? Sure, we have to show a profit, but beyond the financial statements, there are other benefits to being a well-run organization. I believe our business barometer extends well beyond our bottom line. I am reminded of that whenever employees welcome a new bab…
It's Time We Learn Something From Our Kids
As parents, we spend our whole life caring for, investing in and coaching our kids. The interesting part – now that my kids are older (27 and 23) – is that they are actually teaching me to be a better leader. I know people often seek to learn lessons from me as CEO of a growing t…
Work-Life Balance: Setting Priorities
As a busy professional, it is certainly easy to rationalize neglecting family and personal activities for business reasons. But why would you want to do that? As much fun as running a business can be, the personal aspect of life is well worth participating in.