Peter Tiszavolgyi’s company, Stylers Group, started with a couple of mates at uni in Budapest. It’s grown into a 50+ person company that is Deepak Chopra’s digital partner in San Diego. Not your typical trajectory from a recently ex-Communist country.In this episode of the Karmic Capitalist podcast, Peter shares some of the lessons which have […]
Culture
Teams are good, but networks make them stronger
Suppose for a minute that there’s this country with a government comprised largely of an old boys’ network from the same schools, universities and degrees. Crazy, but just suppose. That’s the kind of scenario that (rightly) gives networks get a bad rep. But inside a company, networks can create real strength. Where we create multiple […]
Eric Edmeades shares how to inject passion into your accountants (and grow a few multi-million $ businesses along the way)
Eric Edmeades is a master story-teller. This week’s episode of the Karmic Capitalist isn’t just packed full of sage moments, but is just… plain… fun. From parents rebelling against apartheid in South Africa, to blowing things up for a living, to taking on the food industry – it’s one heck of a ride. Adventure, purpose […]
Employees have the right *and responsibility* to be treated like adults
Employees have the right to be treated like adults. They also have the responsibility to behave accordingly. Today, I saw a post from one of LinkedIn’s beloveds (~4m followers) on the approach for new hires. “I hired you for a job and I trust you to get it done. Just let me know what you […]
Are your people resources or sources?
“Businesses must view people not as resources but as sources. A resource is like a lump of coal; you use it and it’s gone. A source is like the sun—virtually inexhaustible and continually generating energy, light, and warmth.” From Conscious Capitalism by John E. Mackey , Rajendra S. Sisodia, Bill George One of many gems […]