Millennial Minded

When you're introduced to someone, what's one of the first questions people ask?

"So... what do you do?"

Your answer matters. Either you bore your new friend to death and they move on to talk with someone else or you frame your work in a way that's intriguing. Hey, if it helps just pretend you're on an episode of Shark Tank staring up at Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner.

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you're about to give your elevator pitch...

Lee hosts another podcast (SHEQUALITY) in which she interviews senior women leaders as they share their personal stories, challenges, achievements, advice and best practices. Based off some incredible conversations, Lee chats with us about why it's so important to have a diverse workforce, and what you can do to promote diversity at your company.

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you want to be part of a diverse workforce...

Technology is progressing rapidly. On the streets of San Francisco it's already possible to see self-driving cars making left turns, and mechanical arms serving up coffee.

How will AI affect the workplace? What skill sets should people develop as automation becomes more prevalent? Are we doomed?!

Double Forte just staffed three major events — a comedy festival, a gaming trade show, and an influencer event for a California wine brand. Now that we've had some time to recover, we're reflecting on the tool that makes all the difference — never underestimate the power of preparation.

Work conferences are a great opportunity to get out of the office and meet new people. You attend keynotes, chat with folks in the industry, and get exposed to unique perspectives.

But not everyone attends with this perspective. Some people are more focused on being the last person in the bar then getting a handful of business cards.

How can you make the most of your time out of the office?

For many millennials, the idea of being your own boss is appealing. So, if you're interested in starting your own company, what's the first thing you should do? Who should you rely on for advice? Who should be your first hire?

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you want to start your own business...

The workplace can be intense. Maybe a meeting didn't go as planned, or someone botches their slide during a key presentation. It's rare, but in this high-stakes moment, some bosses resort to yelling, publicly admonishing an employee.

That's not ok, but unfortunately, it still happens.

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if someone yells at you at work...

Sometimes you'll do a lot for five-minutes of extra sleep on Monday morning. Like hitting the snooze button over and over again. Maybe that explains why twenty-five percent of workers are late at least once a month (according to a survey published by The Harris Poll).

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you're running late to work...

In 2018 it's hard to imagine being in a meeting without a laptop or cell phone, but despite all the benefits of having a supercomputer at your disposal, screens can have some unfortunate consequences.

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about things to consider when you bring your phone to a meeting...

Many businesses across the country are embracing shared workspaces and co-working spaces. The most well-known, WeWork, has transformed how small to mid-sized businesses operate.

Never before have so many companies existed on one floor -- which as you can imagine, has its pros and cons...

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you work in a shared work space...