getty When you’re both the CEO of a company and a father, the two worlds can sometimes collide, regardless of how hard you try to avoid it. Fortunately, there are some instances where that collision can be beneficial. I was recently in a situation in which I was explaining my belief about the best approach to building a company. My mind didn’t focus on business theory or trends; it wasn’t grasping at sports, war or movie metaphors, to name a tired few. Instead, I couldn’t stop thinking about toys—specifically, the timeless, infinite and inventive nature of LEGO bricks. There is something about those ubiquitous little bricks that inspires a logical, structured form of creativity in people of all ages. In some way, shape or form, all of the pieces fit with each other to transform ideas and creative instincts into something unique. From my perspective, understanding the beauty and benefits of LEGO provides a relevant framework for building and expanding a business in ways that are both responsible and innovative. Start with the basic building blocks. LEGO bricks are an intrinsically wonderful tool for building—and, by extension, an analog for expanding and trying new things at a company—because they […]