How does IFundWomen empower and support women entrepreneurs? Their strength is in their community. IFundWomen, the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses, aims to empower and support women entrepreneurs as they navigate building their businesses. They’ve identified a powerful marketing channel to help these women bring their visions to life: digital community. Read on for…
Today marks ten years since I launched the first version of Buffer. What started as a landing page to gauge interest, and then a very basic product that I worked on alone, has become so much more. Buffer is now a leading social media management platform and a team of nearly 90 people working remotely…
Success on social media can often feel like a secret science. Something that only the few can achieve. But creating a successful social media strategy is a skill that can be learned. Mastered, even. And you don’t need a flashy brand or a big budget. What you need is a deep understanding of what your…
1. Change closes doors that are no longer serving us and it opens doors to bigger, better blessings. That in itself is absolutely amazing. Like the Bible says, what they make for bad, God makes for good. That is a great metaphor and a mirror for what change is in our life. 2. Change prunes…
We often confuse being productive with working as fast as we can, every second of the day. We fear that slowing down to get organized will kill our productivity, but the facts suggest otherwise: The average office employee spends over one hour each day just looking for things. The average U.S. executive spends six weeks…
How do you decide when it’s time to make a change? I’ve made several transitions throughout my life, so knowing when it’s time to pivot comes naturally to me. Following your intuition is key. If you think it’s time for you to move on from something, then it probably is. —Kurt Seidensticker, founder and CEO…
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that even the best-laid plans can go awry. Whether it’s a global pandemic, climate change or the rise of automation, the pace of change in our world is accelerating rapidly. As the future becomes increasingly unpredictable, our methods for planning must evolve accordingly. Use these three strategies to…
Pablo Picasso said, “Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.” This is well-known among artists, designers, advertisers and even psychologists. Certain colors trigger predictable emotional responses and have even been linked to changes in blood pressure, appetite and eye strain. Color is powerful—it plays a major role in how centered you feel. Whether…
The call I dreaded for years came at 7:03 p.m. on Thursday night last week. On the other end of the line my stepmother was inconsolable. Even before I picked up the phone, I knew: My dad had passed. He and I weren’t close, and we lived at opposite sides of the planet. His health…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every industry in the world. As many of us seek to realign ourselves and our businesses, being able to pivot with grace is crucial. What do you value? What do you prioritize? What is the biggest dream you have for your life? Answering these questions and noticing what your answers…