Over the past three decades, I’ve had the privilege of building businesses, advising entrepreneurs, leading agencies, mentoring professionals, and speaking with thousands of marketers about career growth. One theme keeps resurfacing regardless of age, title, or income level. Most people are successful despite how they spend their time, not because of it. I was reminded […]
Category: Career Tips
Hire for Talent and Traits, not Skills, Knowledge or Experience
As founder of career community pdxMindShare, I’ve met thousands of professionals over the last decade and heard their unique stories. Over that time, I’ve had the opportunity to identify trends in what an ideal employee (and employer) should look like. As the former owner of a digital marketing agency, I’ve also been in the unique […]
Three Tips for Getting the Most from your Business Mentor
As a long-time entrepreneur, I’ve had the opportunity to advise a variety of startup companies over the years. In that time, I’ve noticed common themes among fledgling business owners (and executives). One of the recent challenges I’ve faced, is being an effective mentor and advisor. Most entrepreneurs do not have training or experience in how […]
Fake It Till You Make It: Navigating Imposter Syndrome as an Entrepreneur
Ever stood at the helm of your own creation, surrounded by people who trust your vision, while a voice inside whispers, “You have no idea what you’re doing”? Welcome to the world of Imposter Syndrome – my constant companion throughout 26 years of entrepreneurship. When I launched pdxMindShare with nothing but determination and a hunch […]
Cutting the Cost of Confusion: Eliminate the High Price of the Failure to Communicate
In the lightspeed world of technology startups and commercialization, confusion is more than just a hurdle—it’s a critical threat that can stifle innovation, delay product launches, and erode trust with both customers and investors. Whether it’s an unclear product message, a misaligned team, or a complex user interface, confusion can silently kill momentum and drain […]
Kent Lewis, Anvil & pdxMindShare Founder, Shares Career Resources
Since 1999, I’ve helped students and professionals build their careers through pdxMindShare. I never turn down a coffee meeting to learn individuals’ stories and goals and offer my advice and experience. While long overdue, I felt it was time to create a blog post incorporating helpful links to those looking to enhance their careers in […]
Smash The Funnel: A Book Summary for Sales Professionals and Business Executives
As a member of the Portland Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, I participate in a book club. This quarter’s book is “Smash the Funnel” by Eric Keiles and Mike Lieberman. For those not lucky enough to have a copy on hand, or lack the time to read the book before we discuss it as a group, […]
Creating Effective Stay Interviews to Improve Employee Engagement and Retention
Employee engagement and retention are both costly and common among organizations. Fortunately, there is one affordable and effective strategy companies can implement proven to dramatically increase both employee retention and engagement: stay interviews. Stay interviews are structured conversations between managers and their direct reports to understand what motivates employees to stay with the company. They […]
One Way Your Company is Currently Failing with Employee Engagement
Curating a compelling employee experience has been an obsession of mine since selling my business in 2022. Since then, I’ve identified Why Your Company Needs a Comprehensive Employee and Customer Experience Plan and created a roadmap for Auditing the employee journey. I’ve also helped entrepreneurs and business leaders Learn how to increase company revenue, profit […]
Navigating the Job Market in 2024: Best Practices for Success
Securing a job in 2024 requires a strategic approach that aligns with the dynamic nature of the contemporary job market. As technology advances and the global economy undergoes transformations, job seekers must adapt and embrace new best practices to stand out in a competitive landscape. This article outlines key strategies for navigating the job search […]
