The Sell-Do Trap and How to Escape It
The “Sell-Do” trap describes businesses where the owners are responsible for both selling and delivering the work (they “sell” the work, then “do” the work).
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Bold Moves: How to Make the Audacious Decision
At the end of the day, boldness is defined by our actions: Casting a clear vision, making big decisions, and taking risks. But what drives those bold moves in business?
Bold Type: When Avoiding Risk is Risky
In times of uncertainty, we seek comfort in the knowns. But that security comes at the expense of innovation. How do bold leaders embrace the uncomfortable?
Catalyst PDX: That’s a Wrap!
Our annual summit bringing together visionary business leaders, Catalyst PDX was a smashing success! Check out some of our favorite highlights from the day.
All Shine, No Flash
In this episode of #AllShineNoFlash, Kinesis CEO Shawn Busse joins Ann Smith to discuss the benefits of being together in person, ideas for go-forward teambuilding, and why business owners are starved for connection and learning.
How do we balance employee and employer needs?
Anja Taylor joins the Future Ready Podcast to discuss the tenuous balance between an employer’s needs and the needs of the humans who work for them.
Six Years and Counting – Kinesis Honored as a “Best for the World” B Corp for 2022
Kinesis has been honored as one of the Best for the World™ B Corps in the Governance category for 2022, ranking in the top 5% of our size group worldwide.
How Would You Spend $10,000 a Month on Marketing?
In this 21 Hats podcast episode, Shawn Busse, Hans Schrei, and Sarah Segal discuss where they would focus their marketing efforts if given $10K to promote their brand.
Do Core Values Matter?
In this 21 Hats podcast episode, Shawn Busse, Paul Downs, and Sarah Segal discuss the importance of core values when it comes to recruiting employees and aligning with prospective clients.
The Early Warning Signs
In this 21 Hats podcast episode, Shawn Busse, Liz Picarazzi, and Jay Goltz share their thoughts on a potential recession and any early warning signs they’ve seen.
Death to Bad Business Names
The company naming process is often less than strategic — usually a box to check on a business license. As a result, many names are in need of a refresh.
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