One of the biggest opportunities for folks who want to make an impact through entrepreneurship is to tackle things that Corporate America has gotten wrong and so we’ve asked some of the best and brightest in the community to share examples of what Corporate America is getting wrong in their industries.

Dusitn Dale

Corporate America often gets leadership wrong in a few key areas:

Prioritizing Profits Over People – Many organizations focus too much on short-term financial gains, forgetting that sustainable success comes from investing in people. When employees feel valued and empowered, productivity and loyalty increase, which ultimately benefits the bottom line. Read more>>

Keisha Tower

The majority of Corporate America does not care about their employees. I say the majority because there are absolutely some companies that invest in their employees and care about their health and well being. I also fully believe it’s not the corporation as a whole, but the management in which the employees work under that play a huge part in making employees lives really good, really okay, or really shitty. Read more>>

Rosario Chacon

What Does Corporate America Gets Wrong In My Industry
My industry is still evolving into what it could be. Yet, Corporate America is slower into this change. Sometimes, I wonder whether it would catch up.
My first jobs in finance were in two large corporations, one in banking and another a large brokerage. Success in Corporate America is measured by sales: how many and what products I sell, the money I bring to the firm, and how many (highly) profitable clients I manage. My manager in the bank loved reminding me that I didn’t get paid for being nice, but for production. Commissions, bonuses, and VP titles clearly prove that what matters in Corporate America is sales, not serving. Read more>>

Maria Dee

People tend to think that those in social media roles are either interns or entry-level employees who can do it all: copywriting, design, video production, community management, strategy, paid ads—the list goes on. Look at a social media job description and you’ll see a laundry list of desirable tasks and skills sets that are fit for a unicorn. The truth is, often social media marketers specialize in certain areas, not everything. They are leading social strategies, working with creative teams, and partnering with data analytics teams to ensure social media marketing efforts align with bigger business objectives and drive measurable success. Read more>>

Richard Kersey

It’s not just this industry, and the biggest challenge that corporate america faces today is the decision between organic growth and mergers and acquisitions. America has a consolidation problem that frankly speaking never should have been allowed to occur, and that antitrust regulation used to be in place to prevent, for good reason. Businesses exist for three primary reasons. First and obviously to make money, which should be the least important of the three. The other two are to provide a necessary product or service for the community, and to create jobs so that folks can care for themselves and their families. Organic growth addresses all three of these pillars and encourages innovation. Read more>>

James Lanham

In the industry, Corporate America often gets the need for monthly SEO commitments wrong. Take our organization, Position Punisher Agency, for instance, owned by James Lanham. We believe that WordPress is the most powerful website creation platform globally, and when utilized perfectly, monthly commitments become unnecessary. Many of our competitors charge their clients on a monthly basis, which can add up significantly over time. Read more>>

Alice Jones

A lot of people think of dog daycare as a simple solution for when you need to leave your dog alone—a place to drop them off before work. In reality, daycare provides essential socialization, as well as physical and mental stimulation, helping your dog develop into a healthy, well-behaved, and happy dog. Read more>>

Megan Weinkauf

Corporate America still misunderstands what it means to truly take care of employees. As a millennial, I’ve seen my generation receive criticism for wanting flexibility, purpose, and a work-life integration. But let’s take a step back—our perspective has been shaped by watching our parents navigate the volatility of corporate America, where people were often treated as machines rather than human beings. Read more>>