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Guy Raz’s recent newsletter offers some truly insightful reflections on persistence and iteration. He shares the story of James Dyson, who spent nearly eight years in his shed, relentlessly working on his invention while many around him doubted his sanity. After 5000... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
One of the biggest lessons we learned in brand building is that relying on distributors alone to execute your marketing strategy often leads to wasted resources. We discovered that tons of expensive, well-designed materials were ending up in dumpsters rather than on... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
1. Sensitivity: Leaders recognize opportunities, see beyond the present, and embrace input from others with more expertise. 2. Innovation: Leaders create solutions to problems and continuously innovate to keep products market-ready. 3. Tenacity: Leaders persevere... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
Sheryl Sandberg, chairperson of Lean In, has pointed out that there has been virtually no progress in the past decade regarding women’s representation in top management positions. She highlights the persistent perception that women are less competent than men... by The Barefoot Spirit | Business Blog
In early April, Michael Houlihan and I had the pleasure of traveling to Mississippi State University to speak at their Entrepreneurship Summit brought on by the MSU Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach. It was a fantastic experience! We also were able to sit...