I recommend reading several books a month, getting 5-6 mentors and then also doing it daily. Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Alec Whitters grew up thinking he would be a doctor…
Meet Alec Whitters – Co-Founder & CEO of Higher Learning Technologies
[quote style=”boxed”]Focus. I’m addicted to multitasking, but I’ve found that it simply doesn’t work very well, and it’s a character flaw I’ve had to work on. When I’ve focused exclusively…
We have asked thousands of entrepreneurs about what the one book is they would recommend every other entrepreneur should read. That is why we created IdeaMensch 100, what my mother…
Being curious. I am not sure if you can classify this as a habit, but it often helps me find new ways and ideas. Mike Salem is the CEO of…
[quote style=”boxed”]Make culture a priority. I’m a firm believer that culture isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.[/quote] Dean Graziano has more than 15 years of experience in entrepreneurial ventures, including…
[quote style=”boxed”]Wake early. Drink coffee. Open laptop. Close laptop for dinner. After dinner, I just surf sites looking for inspiration and ideas. Repeat. I run out for meetings that I…
[quote style=”boxed”]I get some nos, but mostly I hear yes. The nos teach me more. So I look at the plan and see why someone isn’t getting it or what…
Meet Paige Williams – CEO and Founder of The Audience Awards
According to a report by Social Media Examiner, 97% of businesses use social media for marketing purposes (pdf). But with all the social platforms available, and the seemingly endless ways to…
[quote style=”boxed”]My day starts with focus. I show up before the rest of the team and dedicate the first hour to myself. I go over my schedule and goals, visualizing…
[quote style=”boxed”]I walk a lot. It clears the brain and helps me focus on core problems. I get off my shuttle a couple stops early to have more walking time….
[quote style=”boxed”]I schedule most of my meetings in the mornings, when I am able to think quickly on my feet. [/quote] One night, after a 3 a.m. phone call from the…
[quote]Network with others everywhere you go. There is always an opportunity to talk about what you do.[/quote] Christina Bouza is Co-founder and Director of Content for CJ Creative Solutions, a…