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Tupperware’s Downfall: What Small Business Owners Can Learn from an Icon’s Struggle
Remember your first Tupperware container? Maybe it was the one your grandmother used to store cookies or the colorful set your mother kept neatly stacked in the pantry. For many, Tupperware was more than just a container—it symbolized home, family, and the promise of well-preserved leftovers. However, the brand that revolutionized food storage has now filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, struggling to stay relevant in a world dominated by e-commerce and changing consumer prefere

Rick Slark
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Base Hits Build Empires: The Power of Consistency
The recent MLB Home Run Derby was a spectacle of power and precision, with players smashing baseballs out of the park. In contrast, the...

Rick Slark
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Avoid Common Leadership Pitfalls as an Emerging Leader or Manager
How you handle power as a leader or manager can define your journey to success. Let's explore five common leadership pitfalls that can undermine your credibility and effectiveness and how to avoid them. The Fixer Pitfall New leaders and managers often try to solve everyone's problems, micromanaging projects or offering unnecessary suggestions. Instead, focus on asking questions before providing answers. Actively listening to your team fosters their independence and enhances t

Rick Slark
Jun 28, 20242 min read
“Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving".— Oliver Wendell Holmes
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