Career Inspiration for Millennials Who Want To Change The World

by Elle Kaplan | Oct 20, 2014 | Goal-setting, Leadership

At LexION Capital I give a brief, firm-wide presentation on Monday mornings that highlights the work of individuals and organizations that embody some aspect of LexION’s mission or core values. Recently, I spoke to my team about Margaret Thatcher, an undeniably...

Women In Business: Three Stereotype-breaking Truths

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 23, 2014 | Leadership

The world of women in business is nothing like the stereotype. Catfights, competition, or coldness? Try collaboration, connection, and community. The vast majority of business women are supportive and encouraging of their fellow alphanistas. The truth about this...

Do This, And Live A Longer, Happier Life

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 10, 2014 | Leadership

In the pursuit of health and happiness, the quality of our relationships is vital. On one hand, we’ve been hardwired to strive for individuality, but we also have a deep need for community. Strong, happy, healthy relationships in both these realms can add years...

To Accomplish Great Work…

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 3, 2014 | Goal-setting

With Labor Day weekend now behind us, the coming change of season invites us to reflect and re-evaluate. I’ve always felt that September, the season of back-to-school and new beginnings, is the perfect time to think back on my goals, personal and professional,...

Entrepreneurship 101: How To Create a Dream Team

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 18, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Last week, I blogged about using personality test data to avoid a hiring disaster – the most costly kind of mistake, in terms of money and time, that an entrepreneur can make. At LexION Capital, I use personality test data to help make successful hiring...