Ask the Coach: How Do I Hire the Right Creative?

by Michael Cooper | Jun 2, 2014 | Ask the Coach, Coaching, Leadership, Strategies

This week in the Ask the Coach column, we’ll focus on hiring creatives. Sally writes, “When hiring employees for creative roles, what should you be looking for?” And, “What are the top three interview questions you should ask and what are the...

Radio: The 3 Biggest Challenges Startups Face

by Michael Cooper | May 28, 2014 | Change, Leadership, Trends, Uncategorized

Last week I recorded a radio show with Alison B. Gerlach, The Unapologetic Capitalist. Please listen in: http://www.iheart.com/talk/show/The-Unapologetic-Capitalist/?autoplay=true The Unapologetic Capitalist is a forum to cultivate and encourage the building of...

Determining Your Entrepreneur Style and Getting Past Your Business Blind Spots

by Michael Cooper | May 19, 2014 | Brain Types, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Skills

This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Entrepreneurs are leaders who can see into the future with inspired vision, championing highly competent teams to make the seemingly impossible possible. That is the intent at least. There are times when you may...

Eight Time Buckets Required for Happy, Creative Entrepreneurs

by Michael Cooper | Apr 11, 2014 | Change, Coaching, Leadership, Right Brain, Time Management

This article originally appeared on LinkedIn here. All right-brain entrepreneurs struggle with time management. However, it’s important to pay attention to each of the time buckets that are required to maintain a healthy business and lifestyle. Time buckets are...

The 3 Reasons Why Creative Entrepreneurs Always Struggle

by Michael Cooper | Feb 25, 2014 | Leadership, Right Brain

Every business owner sabotages their business – often without knowing it. Innovators + Influencers like us are no exception. Why does this happen when surely we “know better”? It happens because we all have personal blind spots that prevent us from...
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