Author Archives: Scott Maxwell
6 Business Principles I Learned From My Mom
I recently reflected on the advice, guidance, and modeling that I have learned from my mom. We all have learned great things from our mothers. Here are six business principles I have learned from my mom:
B2B Marketers: Your Marketing Wardrobe Needs an Update
Is your approach to marketing up to date? Here are the eight critical pieces of a productive marketing framework you need to try on and get fitted for right away.
The One & Only Law For SaaS
When it comes down to it, what is software as a service? I believe there is merely one law that should dictate SaaS, compared to many freedoms that it offers.
Is Installed-Software-as-a-Service The Next Software Packaging?
More and more companies are offering to install software on enterprise clouds. Is Installed-Software-as-a-Service the next evolution in enterprise software packaging?
Why Your Company Should Make 2013 The Year of Leadership
One of the best ways to create true impact in a growing business is to create a team full of innovators who aren’t afraid to start or embrace a movement. Make 2013 your “Year of Leadership.”
Board of Directors Dream Team: 7 Board Roles Every Expansion-Stage Company Needs
A board of directors is a team. And like any team, you need to construct yours with the right set of people who add unique value to the organization.
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The One Skill That All Great Managers Have
What is the one skill that all great managers have? It’s simple, really. Great managers know how to do one or two things at a time, and keep all of their balls in the air while moving onto the next thing. Ultimately, they’re able to keep that process going until they have built a remarkable…
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Employee Productivity: Focusing On The Few Things That Matter
photo: hooverine I have probably had 10 conversations over the last couple of weeks that involve me trying to get individuals, teams, or companies to take on fewer initiatives. My point to them as it relates to employee productivity isn’t that they should do less, but rather that they can do more by taking on…
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Analyzing the Venture Capital Tax Debate: Fairness, Impact, and Consequences
With President Obama’s 2013 budget once again containing a provision for raising taxes on venture capital earnings, it’s worth analyzing and discussing the potential impact of such a policy.
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Talent Management: CEOs, Are You Pruning Your People?
I had a great breakfast with an old friend from M.I.T. He is an entrepreneur and told me about a person that he had working for him that he needed to manage closely. The person needed his help to organize his tasks and meet his goals and the issue had been going on for a…
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