Financial Poise

How to Get Buy-In for Your Next Big Idea

July 9, 2026
/ Weekly Commentary
/ By Amy Cai and Jonathan Friedland

Tags: Business Leadership, Communication, Professional Development,

Having a great idea is only half the battle. Learn the practical strategies to help you build your case– before you even present your proposal.

How Your Nonverbal Communication Can Help (or Hurt) You Professionally

January 27, 2026
/ Commentary
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Business Leadership, Communication, HR, Leadership,

How much does nonverbal communication say about you? A lot. Learn what your nonverbal cues are expressing and maximize their impact.

6 Tips for Building a Better Marketing Team

June 2, 2025
/ Business Culture • Business Owners & Executives
/ By Scott Steer

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Communication, HR, Sales & Marketing,

Want to build a high-performing marketing team? Learn how to set measurable goals, align sales and marketing, give clear direction, and motivate your team for success.

Beyond ‘Fight-or-Flight’: A Guide to Managing Ownership Group Conflicts

April 23, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Bruce Werner

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Operations, Communication, Governance,

Conflicts between business owners are often tricky. Here are some tips on how to approach ownership group conflicts and work toward a resolution.

Trade Secret Misappropriation: Methods for Measuring Damages and Seeking Relief

January 22, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship • Legal
/ By Shawn Fox and David Wharton

Tags: Communication, Cybersecurity, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Litigation,

As trade secret theft continues to rise, it poses a significant challenge for businesses looking to seek relief.

Psychology of a Private Company Board in Fund-Owned Businesses

January 21, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Jeremy Waitzman

Tags: Communication, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance, Governance, Portfolio Management, Private Equity,

In fund-owned businesses, the goal of the board is to carry out the interests of the owners. Sometimes, however, this can conflict with the board’s fiduciary duty to the company.

Getting More Value From Your Lawyer-Client Relationship

September 2, 2024
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Henry Krasnow

Tags: Advisors, Business Law, Business Leadership, Business Management, Communication, Litigation,

Building value in your lawyer-client relationship requires the right questions and expectations. Don’t just hire a lawyer. Hire a partner.

Money Basics Series – Part 6: Protect Assets and Your Future Nest Egg

August 12, 2024
/ Personal Finance
/ By Michelle Gershfeld

Tags: Communication, Estate Planning & Asset Protection, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Personal Finance/Investing, Retirement Planning,

Protect your assets in six steps. Record, insure and track your assets to secure your nest egg for retirement and a more secure future.

Tweet Your Way to Success: 6 Twitter Best Practices to Grow Your Engagement

June 28, 2023
/ Business Culture • Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By Tyler Mayoras

Tags: Branding, Communication, Culture, Marketing,

How do you tweet your way to success? Position yourself as an industry expert by following these 6 Twitter best practices to boost engagement, credibility, and your number of followers.

Failure to the Max: Lessons from HBO’s Big Rebrand

Tags: Branding, Business Strategy, Communication, Marketing,

Companies go through a rebrand for many different reasons. HBO’s pivot to Max is a great example of how not to do it.

Articles tagged: Communication