Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Is Vital To Success

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 25, 2022 | Press

Let’s face it. Growth and comfort do not coexist. And the level of discomfort that needs to occur to make a change is different for each of us. As humans, we’re not necessarily “wired” for instant change. Whether it’s something that’s pushing you — or pulling you — it...

Conquer Your Fear of Change

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, Career, Success

Change is a concept that most people fear or reject. The mere thought of adopting a new perspective can leave you feeling overwhelmed and helpless. Despite the unwanted stress that change may bring into your life, it is also a source of growth, fulfillment, and new...

Using Criticism to Grow Professionally

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, Career, Success

Have you ever felt devastated after receiving unexpected negative feedback? Learning to take criticism professionally–not personally–is a skill that most can learn to do better. Here are some helpful ways to accept criticism effectively, even when it stings. Criticism...

Bootstrapping vs VC Funding

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...

Entrepreneurs Create Company Culture

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 8, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership

CEOs are the keepers of culture. As business leader, it is your job to set the tone. The company culture starts with you and reverberates throughout your whole organization. That’s true no matter how large or small your business. Growing startup or large...