I was trained to be an ophthalmologist. Somewhere along the way, I became a businessman, too. Don’t get me wrong, ophthalmology is my passion. I love treating patients and teaching the next generation of ophthalmologists at UMKC. But it’s not my only day job. I’m the president and CEO of a business with 12 locations here in Kansas City and 135 employees. A lot of small business owners struggle with…
You don’t have to know everything to be the boss. Perhaps no other topic in the arena of business and personal development has been the subject of more books, seminars, workshops and classes than leadership. It’s no wonder that entrepreneurs are hungry for advice. Assuming a leadership role for the first time can be uncomfortable, even for astute, accomplished small business owners. Being a leader can feel especially intimidating when…