by Scott Anderson | Jun 12, 2015 | Coaching, Playing Big
“I am a great believer in luck. The harder I work, the more of it I seem to have.” – attributed to Thomas Jefferson and others There is a Latin proverb that a dear friend used to say to me when I was feeling lost or stuck. “If there’s no wind, row.”...
by Scott Anderson | Jun 10, 2015 | Coaching, Workplace Issues
Companies these days are often hung up on hiring candidates who display a good “cultural fit.” But what exactly does that mean? New research suggests that far too often, identifying cultural fit doesn’t go any further than simply choosing the person who most looks...
by Scott Anderson | Jun 8, 2015 | Coaching, Workplace Issues
When it comes to creating a great company culture in a startup, you can’t expect the stars to simply align because you have a specific and fleshed out vision. You have a (probably small) number of people who you need to share your vision and be equally committed to...
by Scott Anderson | Jun 3, 2015 | Coaching, Personal Enrichment
The desire to change something about our lives is a common thread that runs through all of our psyches in one way or another. Taking big steps to implementing those changes is far less common. Doubledare works with people who have decided they must make a big change...
by Scott Anderson | May 29, 2015 | Coaching
Last week I wrote about the unique challenges of running a family-held business. Those challenges often become even more difficult when it comes time for the board to decide on a successor, especially in the CEO position. Today I want to outline a few mindsets that...
by Scott Anderson | May 27, 2015 | Coaching, Leadership
A recent article in the Harvard Business Review by Christine Porath called “The Leadership Behavior That’s Most Important to Employees” brings to light something so crucial to good leadership that is unfortunately too often overlooked. In today’s age of billion-dollar...
by Scott Anderson | May 22, 2015 | Coaching
Some of the most challenging situations I encounter in coaching my clients come from those individuals who are involved in owning or running a family-owned business. A lot of businesses make a point to treat their employees like family, but when you’re actual family,...
by Scott Anderson | May 20, 2015 | Personal Enrichment
A recent episode of This American Life profiled one of my great friends and personal heroes, Giulietta Carrelli, the founder of Trouble Coconut Club in San Francisco. Her founder story is completely different than the vast majority of other business owners I have met...
by Scott Anderson | May 15, 2015 | Coaching, Essential Reading
Ryan Holiday is the author of the new book The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumph. A quick and easy read that will inspire confidence and optimism in the face of adversity, it’s a fantastic addition to any leader or...
by Scott Anderson | May 13, 2015 | Essential Reading
Jacob Morgan is an author, speaker, and futurist whose new book, The Future of Work: Attract New Talent, Build Better Leaders, and Create a Competitive Organization presents a fascinating case for what the future of work will look like and what current and historical...
