Leadership 101: Inspiration Leads To Productivity

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 6, 2015 | Success

Photo credit: Dave Center via Flickr. Every Monday morning at LexION Capital I deliver the weekly “CatION” to the team. The purpose of this is to set the tone for what we want to accomplish in the week ahead, and to set everyone up in the best frame of mind to push...

Success Secret: How to Be Your Own Best Cheerleader

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 10, 2015 | inspiration, Success, Women on Wall Street

When I came to NYC after college, I had $200, two terrible suits, and no job—but I did have a dream of helping to empower people through finance, and a lot of enthusiasm and determination that things would soon work out. After scrambling to find an apartment and some...

Three Numbers to Know Before Launching A Startup

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 27, 2015 | Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Success

When launching a startup, you face the task of turning inspiration for innovation into a profitable product or service. Ideas are a dime a dozen: the successful startup differentiates itself in execution, and this ultimately comes down to the numbers and...

A Common Entrepreneurial Mistake and Three Questions to Help Avoid It

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 22, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Success

It’s a tripping point for many an entrepreneur: spurred by one initial success, you get so excited that you try to build the entire shopping mall instead of focusing on the boutique. An entrepreneur’s instinct is to look for new opportunities, chances to...

Easy Ways To Optimize Your Office Space

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 8, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success

As you scale your business and especially when expanding into new office space space, don’t let the layout be the last thing you consider. Done right, the space your business occupies can be a powerful tool in creating an ethos of innovation, creativity, and...

How To Make 2015 Your Best Year Ever

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 29, 2014 | Goal-setting, inspiration, Success

With 2015 fast approaching, it is the perfect time to review, reflect, and set goals for the future. Think long-term and ask yourself: what life goals do I want to achieve? What kind of lifestyle do I want? In what time frame? What do I need to do to get there? This...