Dustin McKissen
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Saint Charles, MO, United States
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Mark Cuban's 4-word advice to college grads might be the most comforting thing you hear today
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a rough year for everyone. To ease your stress, soak in some timeless advice from billionaire investor Mark Cuban. → Read More
Don't make these 5 biggest resume mistakes, say Harvard career experts—and examples of what to do instead
In such an uncertain and competitive job market, there's never been a more important time to polish your resume (even if you aren't job hunting right now). Career experts at Harvard University share common mistakes candidates make, along with examples of how to make your resume stand out. → Read More
Here's an example of the perfect LinkedIn profile summary, according to Harvard career experts
Many people overlook the profile summary section, which is unfortunate because it's one of the first things hiring managers and recruiters see on a LinkedIn profile page. Career experts at Harvard share advice on how to make yours stand out. → Read More
This popular new perk may convince employees to delay retirement, says new Harvard study
There's a big difference between "working from home" and "working from anywhere." And employees, especially those closer to retirement age, are starting to take notice, according to a new study from Harvard and Northeastern. → Read More
Here's an example of the perfect thank you email, according to Yale career experts
Whether it's for a job or an internship, a thank you letter is literally your last chance to sell yourself to an employer. Career experts from Yale University offer tips on how to write a strong thank you letter. → Read More
Here's an example of the perfect cover letter, according to Harvard career experts
Never assume that you're the only qualified applicant applying for the job. Harvard career experts share tips on how to write a cover letter that differentiates you from everyone else. → Read More
Here's an example of the perfect resume, according to Harvard career experts
The ultimate guide to writing a resume that shouts, "Hire me!" → Read More
Jeff Bezos says he learned these 2 greatest life lessons, at ages 4 to 16—on a summer ranch with 'Pop'
The legend of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos did not begin in a garage in Seattle. It began much earlier, in the dusty corrals of a little town called Cotulla. → Read More
Simon Sinek: To achieve greatness, you sometimes have to 'lie to get what you want'
Lying isn't an acceptable way to cover your tracks in case a mistake is made. It can, however, be used to give others accountability for things at work. When someone is held accountable for what could result in something negative, Sinek argues that they will often rise to the occasion. → Read More
Dustin McKissen, Contributor
Dustin McKissen is the founder of McKissen + Company, a strategic communications firm in St. Charles, Missouri. He was also named one of LinkedIn's "Top Voices in Management and Corporate Culture," where he has more than 10 million blog reads. → Read More
Want to Attract Talented Workers? Find a Better Way to Tell Your City's Story.
If your community really has a lot to offer, you need to think beyond the press release. → Read More
3 overlooked elements of thriving startup communities
Guest PitchBook recently identified three critical factors present in a robust VC ecosystem: density, resources, and talent. Based on my experience, there are a few factors that too many overlook when thinking about what is needed to attract a critical density of startups and tech talent. → Read More
It’s time to treat Amazon like Walmart
In order to get the company to come to town, local government and economic developers gave it billions of dollars in in incentives In return, the local workforce received jobs that sometimes paid s… → Read More
Why Communities Across America Struggle to Fill Jobs
When both unemployment and wages are low, it's going to be difficult for employers to find the workers they need. They need to understand that from the outset. → Read More
Helena, Montana wants to be a new destination for engineers after landing a SoFi office
If you ever visit Helena, Montana, you will see a lot of what you would see in other state capitals. → Read More
The Heartland should take the lead on driverless trucking from Silicon Valley
Though not fully autonomous, Tesla’s electric truck that debuted in November, equipped with the company's next-generation autopilot system, represents a significant step toward fully driverless trucks. Embark, a Silicon Valley startup, is also partnering with Ryder and Electrolux to make the trucking industry driverless. It's an exciting technological achievement, but those of us who are members… → Read More
Heartland startups need to become better storytellers
Telling your startup's story is important everywhere, but it's especially important if your startup is located outside of a coastal hub. With fewer resources available, especially capital, you need to break out of the pack and get noticed. Here are a few ways you can make your startup more compelling to investors, future employees, users, customers, and just about everyone else. → Read More
Heartland startups can avoid Silicon Valley’s pitfalls by being better neighbors
Most articles written about startup scenes outside of the coasts use the phrase "the next Silicon Valley." As in, St. Louis or Pittsburgh is poised to be the "next Silicon Valley." But do these cities really want to be the next Silicon Valley? → Read More
Silicon Valley has more engineers, but the Heartland offers easier access to talent
A few months after moving to the suburbs of St. Louis, I read a profile of one of the region's most successful entrepreneurs in the St. Louis Business Journal. I wanted to get to know him, so I sent an email introducing myself -- assuming I would never hear back from someone so accomplished (and busy). I was wrong. I received a reply the next day. → Read More
3 ways local governments can make their state or city more startup-friendly in 2018
Contrary to popular belief, government bureaucrats aren't trying to thwart entrepreneurs at every turn. In my experience, the opposite has been true. The state and local government officials I meet with in my role as a vice president for an economic development organization in St. Charles, Missouri, increasingly see startups as important to the future of their economy. They understand that… → Read More