Micromanagement Is Not What You Think It Is

When I was working with a private equity fund, some of the companies we invested in were performing poorly. So what was our response? We would start doing monthly ‘performance review’ calls to put pressure on the management to act faster and smarter. And...

Why Staying Small Became My Biggest Advantage

When I became a first-time entrepreneur, one question I dreaded was: “How big is your team?” Because everyone was trying to size you up. And my startup was practically just me. 😬 Embarrassed, I craved the day when I would be leading a large team. Sadly, I...