Like many of you in the startup world, I have read and signed my share of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). I have reviewed, edited, and sent hundreds of them in my career, but I am yet to come across one that really serves anyone but the lawyers who charged dearly to write it. So, why don’t we stop wasting our money on having attorneys fill in one of their NDA templates, and write one that is understandable to everyone. Yes, let your lawyer look it over, but don’t allow him/her to insert any words your grandma would not understand. Here is how I would write my NDAs
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How to create a Non-Disclosure Agreement people can understand
Disaster recovery planning and business continuity for startups
As we watch the news and pandemonium the media is creating about the swine flu today, it should remind entrepreneurs that disaster planning is no joke. Of all the entrepreneurs I have asked about disaster preparedness in the last couple of years, 9 out of 10 said they were not worried and did not have a disaster recovery plan or business continuity plan… heck, they think nothing will ever happen to them! But disasters happen all the time, whether it be a tornado hitting Chicago, an earthquake in San Francisco, or the power going out on the East Coast – real and unexpected disasters happen all the time.
How do I get my boss to respond to my e-mails? Guide to communicating with executives.
One of the most common complaints I hear from people is that their leaders do not respond quickly enough to their emails, which makes them feel like they are not getting enough guidance. Yes, it does take two to tango, but many times the blame is squarely on the sender of the message. I have never had a hard time getting through to my C-suite, partners, or other extremely busy individuals.
Want to be great CEO? Get your nose in it!
Last week I was reading quick news tidbit about how Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, boogied down to Kentucky to work shoulder to shoulder with his hourly distribution center employees. No cameras, no PR, just good ol’ manual labor. We need to see more of this! Whether you’re an executive at a small or large company, you will lead better if you get down into the trenches.
I have always preached and practiced that you can’t lead if you have no dirt under your nails! Here’s why:
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