Lessons for entrepreneurs from a corporate retirement party

I went to a retirement dinner last night. It was for someone I worked with over 10 years ago, and in addition to connecting again with old friends, it was really interesting to hear their comments about the corporate world.
Two main ideas kept coming up over and over again:

The importance of relationships
Their appreciation for people [...]

Combining business with spirit improves your profitability

Now that might be a bit of a surprise for some of you.
You might see how having a business that reflects your values, personality and deep wishes increases your quality of life, but may not see how it can actually help you be more successful. Here are some of the ways being spirit-minded in business [...]

How to enjoy our business relationships

To be successful in business, we want people to be drawn to us.
To feel good being in business, we want to have pleasant interactions with people. In my last post, I talked about how it feels so good to be with a good friend because we feel understood, acknowledged, accepted and appreciated.
How can we help [...]

What your friendships can teach you about business

Remember the last time you had a really satisfying visit with a true friend; what was so rewarding about it?
You probably enjoyed doing something you both like, feeling a sense of relaxed companionship.
I believe that one of the most precious gifts of a deep friendship is the feeling of being seen for who we really [...]