Involve everyone and brainstorm for new ideas. When everyone is contributing and involved, they take ownership and embrace the idea. Val Kiossovski is a native of Bulgaria. He lived his life as a musician doing odd jobs, as any emerging artist, under communist rule. At the age of twenty-seven,…
Integrate your intuition with your intellect and you will be a force in all you do Erin Papworth spent thirteen years working in women’s development and behavioral science internationally. She led multi-million dollar programs across 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and successfully advocated for country-level health policy change to…
Stop and create time and space for your head frequently, in order to really think, and come up with meaningful insights. Thor is a former Schlumberger Anadrill Field Engineer. He has worked extensively on the North Slope, in the North Sea and offshore Africa, in addition to numerous other…
Based out of Seattle, Washington, Geniuslink is an intelligent link management service that empowers creators squeeze more revenue out of every affiliate link they share. The software makes localizing, tracking, and managing smart links dead simple, so their customers can earn more without added work. Established in early 2009, Geniuslink…
Generate happiness for your employees as well as clients and make them feel highly valued and loyal Katherine Dee is a Physician and the owner of Glow MediSpa. She is a native New Yorker who moved to the pacific northwest after touring the country as a young adult. She…
Stop trying to win every argument. Ask yourself what you really want out of the exchange, and then do whatever it takes to get that result. Michael Gaston is the CEO and founder of Cut, a studio that produces short-form videos that drive fandom and deep engagement. With more…
Believe in the idea that you don’t need other people as much as you maybe think you do – or at very least – you don’t need their permission or their buy in to get started. Brandon Peterson is a Seattle-Based software developer and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years…
I try to be realistic about what’s possible, but stay open to some “magic” and the unpredictable. I also am not a procrastinator – when I have an idea I want to jump in as soon as possible! Ryan Davis (@indieartsvoice) is a film publicist and communications professional with…
Eric Plantenberg, the chief sales and marketing officer at Humm Kombucha, has watched the business grow from day one. The brand, formerly known as Kombucha Mama, started in Plantenberg’s kitchen as friends Jamie Danek and Michelle Mitchell began brewing kombucha. After selling it locally, they decided to take the company…
Subtract ideas and relationships that are weighing you down. You won’t get more done, but if you focus on the important stuff, you will have more meaningful accomplishments, less stress, and better health. Dr. James Devine grew up in Tacoma, WA. As a young child, a condition called leg…