7 Things CEOs Should Focus On

At face value the following principles appear rather intuitive. However, they’re not so simple to follow.

Executive DevelopmentMichael BurchamAugust 29, 2014general

Thoughts on Perseverence

One of the fundamental qualities required for entrepreneurial success is simply the capacity to continue -- Perseverance

EntrepreneurshipMichael BurchamJuly 31, 2014business and leadership

My 6 Core Values

My Core Values: Professionalism. Learning. Diversity. Unconditional Love. Competence. Fitness.

Life/Liberty/HappinessMichael BurchamJuly 30, 2014general

Leadership Is Hard

How You Positively Influence Others is the Most Important Part of Leadership.

Becoming a LeaderMichael BurchamJuly 4, 2014business and leadership

Focus: Think About Strengths

As entrepreneurs, we understand that focus is a extremely important, and anything you can do to narrow your focus helps drive success. But I find very few young startup entrepreneurs who really understand that that area of focus should be on your strengths.

Executive DevelopmentMichael BurchamJuly 3, 2014business and leadership

Basic Ingredients of Leadership

It is not enough for a leader to do things right; the leader must do the right thing.

Becoming a Leader, BusinessMichael BurchamJune 14, 2014business and leadership

Source of Jobs // New Companies

In America, virtually all net new jobs were created by firms that were five years old or less, according to New York Times communist Thomas Friedman. Friedman proposes that for a nation to thrive, it needs more start-ups not bailouts.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMay 24, 2014general

Can This Founder Lead?

Can this Founder | CEO Build and Successfully Lead a Young Business?

Entrepreneurial Mindset

To stay ahead of the competition, we must constantly reinvent ourselves. We do this is by having an entrepreneurial mindset. An entrepreneurial mindset is about altering your perspective: No matter how long you’ve been in business, you’re starting anew today.

7 Must Do's FOR CEO

Regardless of how "big" your business has become, following these principles will keep you grounded in running a business.

Executive DevelopmentMichael BurchamMay 7, 2014business and leadership

Feedback on Your Business Idea

How do you deal with the feedback you receive from advisors, mentors, friends & potential investors when you're trying to build a business?

StartupsMichael BurchamApril 30, 2014business and leadership

Google Demo Day: Invision Heart

Invision Heart represented Nashville, Jumpstart Foundry & the Nashville Entrepreneur Center at Google Demo Day and won $100,000

Healthcare Innovation, Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamApril 2, 2014general

Lessons In Leadership

Great leadership lies in how leaders care about, visualize, and act on their own and their followers’ values and motivations.

Why I Love To Teach

There is nothing like the classroom. I love teaching! Each student brings something unique to the experience. Every time I teach, I learn.

Becoming a Leader, Business, StartupsMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

The Secret of Greatness

Work hard good people, and things will fall in place.

The Valley of Death

Financing the "Valley of Death" is the ultimate test the commitment, determination, and problem solving ability of every entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur Center, StartupsMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

Mentoring; Advising The CEO

Coaching a CEO can be as perplexing as it is rewarding.

Becoming a Leader, Business, Executive DevelopmentMichael BurchamMarch 27, 2014Michael Burcham

Startups: The Right Mindset

In our ever-changing world, we are constantly forced to reinvent our businesses and ourselves. This reinvention process requires an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s the view that no matter how long you’ve been in business – you’re starting it anew today.