5 ways to lead from behind for sustainable growth

5 ways to lead from behind for sustainable growth This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. Companies that brand themselves independently of their founders are more likely to see sustainable growth than those that primarily identify with their founder.…

Advisory board primer: Why you should have one and what they can do

Advisory board primer: Why you should have one and what they can do This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. I have been spending more time recently working with small business CEOs on the how, when and why of…

Embracing employee engagement while avoiding an entitlement culture

Embracing employee engagement while avoiding an entitlement culture This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. When I launched my first startup, I intended to fix everything I thought was wrong with what I termed “scarcity culture.” I had spent…

What to do when ‘work from home’ collides with ‘school from home’

This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. The insanity that is 2020 is affecting every aspect of business and life. In the past, we would approach the end of summer and look forward to the kids going back to school…

Kimberly shares her story with the Denver Business Journal

At the beginning of 2019, Kimberly Lucas, Goldstone Partners’ Founder and Chief People Connector, was invited to join Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust–an exclusive community for influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in the Denver area. As an invited member, Kimberly contributes articles to the DBJ website, and participates alongside fellow members in Expert Panels.…

Happy and Engaged Startup Team

How will you keep your employees engaged this year?

Thoughts on keeping your employees engaged and happy in this market Happy New Year!  We’ve roared into 2018 with a lot of momentum – that’s great news!  I am hearing that the tight labor market is absolutely having an impact on companies of all sizes and in all sectors.  Some of you may not have…