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...
by Elle Kaplan | Dec 17, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success
One of my all-time favorite statements about leadership, hiring, and building your team: “You want to know how to have motivated employees? Hire motivated employees.” There is no substitute for hiring the right team. Hiring decisions are among the most important and...
by Elle Kaplan | Dec 16, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, inspiration, Leadership
To start off every week, I hold a brief meeting with my team to talk about inspirational and exemplary work. Diving into a busy week with an infusion of positive energy serves as an important piece of LexION’s culture, as well as a touchpoint for discussing our values...
by Elle Kaplan | Dec 9, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success
Entrepreneurs are dreamers. Successful entrepreneurs are those who can turn vision into action by translating their dreams into a profitable product or service. To do that, your entire team needs to be on board with that vision. Otherwise, you risk things getting lost...
by Elle Kaplan | Nov 17, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success
When I founded LexION Capital, I received several offers to fund the firm. These ranged from an infusion of capital to partnership to part ownership in exchange for backing. I turned them all down in favor of funding the firm entirely on my own. In fact, this was...