Sheldon Says: “Why Sincerely Caring for Your People Yields the Greatest ROI.” When leaders only focus on ROI, the human element of a business can get lost. Nothing is more important than making employees feel happy and connected to their work environments, and it's up to you to make it happen. Head over to Entrepreneur.com to read [...]

In business, most entrepreneurs put in long days in the beginning but taper off as things get easier. Phenomena such as “The 4-Hour Workweek” have caused many leaders to cut back their hours and make themselves unnecessary, but I believe a constant presence in the office and a consistent work ethic are critical for long-term [...]

Sheldon Says: "How Giving Hugs and Showing Compassion Will Grow Your Business." It’s easy for people to think of business leaders as unapproachable and obsessed with the bottom line, especially when they’re constantly bombarded with images of intimidating men and women in power suits. But this stereotype leaves out one key fact: When leaders forget about [...]

In a world where 1 billion people use smartphones, many can’t believe that I run a company without one. They can’t imagine life without e-mail, Google, and Facebook in their pocket. We expect instant gratification and accessibility; a smartphone is considered a necessity, not a convenience. However, keeping my flip phone and saying “no” to constant interruptions [...]

Do you know what your employees think of you? If you haven’t asked anyone or spent any time with your team lately, then you probably don’t. Some leaders will say that they don’t care about being liked, but I can tell you from personal experience that making an effort to win over your employees, earn [...]