Keri Ford Articles

The Leader Is The Nervous System of the Company

It’s a rainy, mid-60s day here in Atlanta as I sit down to write this week’s letter. The kind of day where you want a blanket and a second cup of coffee (Chemex pour over with organic cream, please!). Before we dive in, I want to say thank you.  In recent weeks,...

Not One Sixth Grader Has Ever Been in Sixth Grade Before

My son starts sixth grade next week.(I know. Summer break ends early here in Georgia, and I’ll never get used to it.) The other night before bed, he admitted he was nervous. Not about making friends, he’s always been naturally social, but about everything else. The...

What Happened When She Stopped Answering Every 9PM Call

When she first came to me, she was the co-CEO of a $55 million advanced healthcare company. She was smart. Strong. Deeply trusted inside the business. But her energy was fractured. She was fielding every question. Available to everyone. Finishing her teams’ projects....

The Importance of Slowing Down in Business

In this episode of Literally First Class, host Keri Ford discusses the importance of redefining success and the necessity of slowing down in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship. Drawing on personal experiences and the story of Bumble's founder, Whitney Wolf Herd,...