6 Best Minnesota Small Business Banks Financial Security Bank Chase Bank Citizens Bank Minnesota SPIRE Credit Union US Bank Axos Bank The state of Minnesota is characterized by its freezing winters and proximity to the Great Lakes. It is also known for its hospitable and friendly people, which is reflected in their local and community-operated…

Starting a business can be expensive. There’s production, advertising, inventory, packaging, employees, a storefront. You get the idea. It’s easy to see how the costs can begin to mount. Business funding can help bridge the gap when an entrepreneur needs a financial boost to get their business off the ground. While loans can be very…

Opening a business bank account is an essential part of running a small business. It’s the best way to separate your personal and business expenses. An added bonus is that it usually makes tax season a whole lot easier too. If you own a business in the Peach State, you may be looking for the…

In my work with leaders, a very common theme is the desire to enhance communication. This feeling often emerges from their own awareness and desire to improve the ability to have meaningful conversations with others In essence, it involves finding their voice. Finding that voice is not as easy as just speaking up. Nor is…

Nowadays it’s almost impossible to visit any business-related website without seeing headlines about the great resignation the great reshuffling the great reevaluation or some other term that’s being used to describe the rapid changes in employment happening around the country. Authors, consultants, and business leaders are all offering opinions and solutions for improving recruiting and…

What determines great leadership? When does someone become a great leader? I’ve pondered these questions often as an I/O Psychologist and an aspiring leader. Here is my journey. I started to see myself as a leader during an Outward Bound excursion. Outward Bound is a nonprofit that provides “hands-on” education in the most literal way…

gothamCulture Senior Associate James O’Flaherty was a guest on the Veteran’s Administration (VA) C20 Webcast “The Anxiety of Perfection: Confronting Imposter Syndrome.” James is a former US Marine Captain and holds a master’s degree in Behavioral and Decision Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania. He brought his personal military experience and educational background to the…

An estimated 54 million Americans have at least one disability, making disabled individuals the largest minority group in the country (Disability Funders Network, n.d.). So when we talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), why is disability so often left out of the conversation? In 2020, only 27.5% of the largest U.S. companies had public-facing…

In speaking with potential clients, I often get a question like the title of this blog. Questions abound, in fact, including: “Are there steps I should take to change?” or “What should I do to succeed as a leader?” As a coach who deals with unique individuals (and, of course, we’re all unique), my responses…

“Do you need to find your center to discover your confidence, or do you first find your confidence in order to be centered?” I asked a client this question once during a session. It first elicited a look of surprise, then a slight smile, followed by a long moment of reflection and silence.  I sat…