My first company failed completely. And it failed at about ten months old. I had about 12 months of savings, so when it failed I was thinking: 'Do I …

- Kathryn Minshew

Have a go-to pump up song. Mine is Shakira's 'Waka Waka' from the 2010 World Cup (don't judge). Play it only when you're ready to turn into your most…

- Kathryn Minshew

Starting a business isn't for everyone, and it's not what you should do if you aren't sure what else to do. It requires thick skin and the willingnes…

- Kathryn Minshew

The best cover letters I've read are from people who have a passion for my company, and can make that passion come to life on a page. The letters tha…

- Kathryn Minshew

You know, as most entrepreneurs do, that a company is only as good as its people. The hard part is actually building the team that will embody your c…

- Kathryn Minshew

Done right, a performance review is one of the best opportunities to encourage and support high performers and constructively improve your middle- an…

- Kathryn Minshew

Thinking big is only one part of being a successful entrepreneur.

- Kathryn Minshew

For almost the first year of The Muse's life, I would do 5 to 8 networking events a week. And I don't necessarily think that's the right path for eve…

- Kathryn Minshew

Understanding your employee's perspective can go a long way towards increasing productivity and happiness.

- Kathryn Minshew