by Jonathan Brake | Jun 30, 2025 | Monday Myth Check
Picture this: You’re sitting in a boardroom, palms sweaty, pitching your revolutionary idea. Someone inevitably asks, “But what about first mover advantage? Shouldn’t we rush to market?” Sound familiar? After 25-30 years in the startup world,...
by Jonathan Brake | Jun 23, 2025 | Monday Myth Check
Ever find yourself scheduling another meeting to “improve communication” only to watch your team’s eyes glaze over? You’re not alone. MYTH BUSTED: Most meetings are actually a waste of time, and your team knows it. While face-to-face...
by Jonathan Brake | Jun 9, 2025 | Monday Myth Check
We’ve all been there. Someone asks how you’re doing, and your automatic response is “I’m good, I’m busy!” It’s like wearing busyness as a badge of honor. But what if I told you that working harder doesn’t automatically...
by Jonathan Brake | Jun 2, 2025 | Monday Myth Check
Ever found yourself torn between hiring the most qualified candidate on paper and the person who just “feels right” for your team? You’re not alone. There’s a persistent myth in hiring that skill trumps everything else – and it’s time we...
