To go vertical, find a niche community, and satisfy their needs

• Rethink the organization’s leadership model to include the concepts of innovation, growth, inclusion, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Identify the likely digital leaders in the organization: Determine who can be the investors, pioneers, and transformers. 
• Train ...

Having people that you can vent to or ask for guidance is key to making any venture a success. Even if you choose to fly solo, surround yourself with people you can talk to, bounce ideas off of, and get genuine feedback from.

Scour your network for people in the same industry, reach out to ...

An oversimplified understanding of what it means to be transparent can prevent your growth and limit your influence. When we feel out of our comfort zone, we can often use authenticity as an excuse for sticking with what's comfortable.

For example, a promotion into a l...