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How Minnetonka Public Schools Built a Culture of Innovation

Minnetonka created a district-wide system that helped teachers and staff propose, test and develop ideas that improved learning and school programs. The United States’ system of K-12 public Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Daniel Forbes and Eric Schneider

Five Ways Best Buy Builds Customer Loyalty Through Employees

Best Buy improves customer loyalty by hiring well, training employees, expanding service, rewarding ideas and encouraging experimentation. Most businesses say that they put the customer first. Yet Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Richard Schulze and Kimberly Eddleston

How Nicole Marquis Built HipCityVeg Around Purpose and Well-Being

HipCityVeg founder Nicole Marquis explains how veganism, personal well-being and a larger sense of purpose shape the way she leads and grows her business. Nicole Marquis, founder of Philadelphia's Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Donna De Carolis

How Emily Bittenbender Built a Successful Construction Company in a Male Dominated Industry

Emily Bittenbender shares how resilience, collaboration and a strong workplace culture helped her succeed as a construction entrepreneur. The construction industry remains stubbornly a male-dominated Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Donna De Carolis

Interviewee: Emily Bittenbender

What Entrepreneurs Should Know Before Donating to a University

Even generous gifts can be eroded by administrative fees, cost overruns or changing university priorities. Entrepreneurs should approach philanthropy like an investment. A successful entrepreneur and Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: James C Wetherbe

How Socially Conscious Companies Can Balance Mission and Profit

Mission-driven companies must protect both impact and financial health. This discussion explores how authenticity can help entrepreneurs balance purpose with profit. Can a socially conscious company Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Ken Harrington , Dave Feldman and Nicholas Vitalari

How a Coin Toss Game Teaches Students About Inequality and Opportunity

Students use coins and simple betting rules to see how social structures can create winners and losers even when everyone starts with equal resources and ability. EDITOR'S NOTE: Click here to play an Read More...

Category: Education and Teaching

Author: Howard E. Aldrich

How Successful Entrepreneurs Prepare, Partner, Perform & Find Purpose

Research based on hundreds of founder histories shows that thriving entrepreneurs prepare deeply, build strong teams, stay resourceful and serve customers exceptionally well. This paper is based on a Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Michael Glauser and Dan Holland

Why Growing Startups Need Metrics as Well as Passion

Scott Nash explains how he evaluates risk, manages growth and balances entrepreneurial passion with the discipline needed to run a larger company. EIX's Dave Feldman talks with the founder and CEO of Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Dave Feldman

How Marnie Abramson Built a Profitable Sustainability Business

Marnie Abramson explains how she turned energy efficiency and sustainability into a growing business while helping companies cut costs and environmental impact. When Marnie Abramson started her own Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Dave Feldman