Building a Business
Make the Luck You Need to Succeed in Business
It takes a lot of planning and hard work to become lucky.
More From Jim Joseph
Building a Business
No One Should Feel Guilty for Jumping Off or for Staying on at a Job. Me, I Jumped!
Starting a business or sticking with a career is a personal decision that requires a lot of soul searching and a thorough understanding of what you personally want out of life.
Entrepreneurs
Life Is Messy. So Go Ahead and Eat Pizza in the Car.
I used to try to implement a "no food in the new car" policy. It's not worth it.
Building a Business
Giving Confidence Creates a Happy Family at Home and a Successful Team at Work
No matter what stage of development you're in domestically or professionally, making those around you feel confident is key.
Building a Business
Giving Feedback Is Far Better Than Giving an iPad. Just Sayin’.
Helping others to be the best they can be is the best gift you could ever give.
Building a Business
Grab a Margarita on a Wednesday Night With Your Spouse, Friend or Co-Worker. It’ll Work Wonders.
A mid-week night out is refreshing and adventurous and will make any relationship in your life stronger.
Entrepreneurs
There’s Nothing Wrong With Going Off On a Rant — as Long as You Do It Properly
It's hard to hold back your feelings when something bothers you, but be sure to follow these three tips when the rage takes hold.
Building a Business
Come From a Place of ‘Yes’
"No" just puts up a speed bump to what will eventually have to happen anyway. So why not just skip all of that drama, and start out with "yes."
Building a Business
‘Divide and Conquer’ Is the Only Way to Get the Job Done
You cannot be a successful entrepreneur all by yourself. You've got to rely on solid teamwork.
Building a Business
4 Lessons Learned From This Year’s Super Bowl Advertising
From the Doritos and Heinz dogs to Lady Gaga's show-stopper, even the little guys can learn what and what not to do given promotional opportunities.
Building a Business
Cut People a Break. You Never Know What They’re Going Through.
Your co-workers might be smiling, but you have no idea what turmoil might be brewing inside.
Building a Business
Why Our Best Intentions Might Not Be Interpreted as the Best
When we don't state our intentions, we leave the recipients to interpret them as they will.
Entrepreneurs
Why You Still Have to Dress for Success
Even in this era of jeans and T-shirts in the office, I still get dressed up -- for work, for fun and even for a weekend night at home.
Thought Leaders
Why I Learned to Sleep Standing Up
For a time when my son was a baby, I had to adjust to a difficult sleeping position so he'd stop crying at night. And it worked. Here's what entrepreneurs can learn from this.
Building a Business
Exercise. It’s the One Thing Everyone Can Do to Get Ahead in All Things.
Not many pieces of advice apply perfectly to everyone. But this one does.
Entrepreneurs
How Holiday Traditions Big and Small Bind Us Together
Enjoy this annual time of family gatherings, work parties and hanging out with your kids in new pajamas on Christmas Eve.
Thought Leaders
How to Find and Take the Power Seat
Different occasions and seating arrangements lead to different places for that all-important "head of the table."
Human Resources
Why I Give Everyone Hugs — Even Clients
Think hugs are just for family members and lifelong friends? Think again. Hugs may fit into a business setting near you.
Entrepreneurs
Show Your Friends and Family You Love Them With Your Signature Dish
Even if you're terrible in the kitchen like me, you should prepare one dish to show how much you care for your loved ones.
Entrepreneurs
Time Really Does Fly. Take Lots of Pictures.
Don't let your career carry you away from preserving the moments that really matter.
Entrepreneurs
Honesty and Acceptance Starts With Self
You have to come clean with yourself first if you expect authenticity from others -- in business and in life.
Thought Leaders
Leave Biases Behind. Why Can’t We Just Ignore Our Differences?
Prejudice does not discriminate. But as entrepreneurs, we celebrate defying norms, so this shouldn't be an issue.
Thought Leaders
Instead of Always Aiming to Win, Agree to Agree
You may not always come out on top with this approach, but you'll improve your odds of being happy more often.
Entrepreneurs
3 Pieces of Advice From a Father Who Made It as an Entrepreneur
While my journey is still in progress, I've made it to the other side in terms of figuring out what I want and trying to balance life's demands while getting there.
Thought Leaders
An Entrepreneur Reflects on Free Time Now That His Kids, and Business, Are Grown Up
Jim Joseph doesn't miss diapers, but he does miss the primary school days. Oh, and the hunger of growing his agency.
Thought Leaders
With Every Passing Phase of Life, Remember ‘This Too Shall Pass’
The head of a marketing agency looks to the future as his two young adult children get ready for their next steps.
Thought Leaders
For Parent-Entrepreneurs, Stop the Guilt by Focusing on One Thing at a Time
Business owners with kids can feel like there is never enough time to do everything at work and at home.
Entrepreneurs
3 ‘Lessons Learned’ for Parents and Entrepreneurs Alike
Put down your smartphone, take photos of your pooch -- and experience life to the fullest.
Thought Leaders
Labels Make No Sense. An Example? Consider ‘Workaholic Helicopter’
Labels box us into perceptions and structured roles often associated with negativity. So, don't use 'em.
Thought Leaders
Celebrate the Little Successes as a Salve Against the Bruises of Entrepreneurship and Parenthood
When you're juggling two jobs -- entrepreneur and parent -- the days seem endless and the nights can feel just as long. And let's just admit one thing: there's very little reward, or it seems that way.
