The Best Lessons Don’t Come From Books, They Come From People
The best lessons don’t come from books. Sometimes, they come from a night at Coldplay with a friend. Last week, I met up with Dan Baker from Valatam…
Read the story →The journal
Ideas for building and leading with clarity.
Essays and field notes on leadership, teams, entrepreneurship and the decisions behind meaningful companies.
Leading with Respect: Letting People Find Their Sweet Spot
Letting go shouldn’t be hard. What if we approached endings differently? What if a team member leaving was simply the next step in helping them find their next…
Read the story →The Freedom Test: Can Your Business Run Without You?
I barely checked my email for the past two weeks and drastically reduced my workload. It’s summer, and I’ve been traveling through Europe. On my way to Bulgaria,…
Read the story →Rosemary Czopek podcast
Behind every small business is a story worth telling. In this podcast, Rosemary Czopek shares real-world lessons from entrepreneurs and leaders who turned challenges into smart business moves.
Read the story →Freedom Doesn’t Come From Growth Alone
Most entrepreneurs start a business for two reasons: they want to do something better, and they want freedom. We build, we push forward, and eventually, we fix the…
Read the story →The Real Burnout: Why Leadership Isn’t About Hardening Your Heart
I cried the first time I had to fire someone. I felt it was my fault. As a founder, I’ve always believed we don’t just hire people, we…
Read the story →Entrepreneurship Isn’t Rowing Harder: It’s Knowing When to Hand Over the Oars
Lake Bled looked effortless. But I bled sweat and tears. This week in Slovakia, I visited Lake Bled with a friend. People were gliding across the water, smiling,…
Read the story →When the System Forgets Entrepreneurs: Rethinking Employment in America
I didn’t start a company to be told which chair to buy, how many minutes a lunch break has to be, or whether my break room snacks meet…
Read the story →Delegation Done Right: Ethical Outsourcing That Changes Lives
Kande used to work late nights folding jeans. Now she manages vendor emails for a U.S.-based client, and I’m not sure who’s happier—her or me. It’s stories like…
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