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You Need to Listen More to Lead Better — 5 Tactics for Leaders to Bridge the Communication Gap With Their Team
If business moves at the speed of relationships, leaders must do more than talk a good game.
Cut the Chit-Chat and Get to Work — Why It's Time for More Minimal Meetings
"Can you jump on a call?" is a common question in our modernized working world. However, is it time to rethink this? Ingvar Kamprad was a firm believer in keeping meetings minimal, and my experiences building Bubbles led me to concur with that. Let's explore.
How Saying 'Yes' to Every Opportunity Helped My Startup Make $1 Million in the First Year
The conventional wisdom for entrepreneurs to say "no" to opportunities can be counterproductive early on. Embracing "yes" can lead to discovering your strengths, finding valuable collaborators and identifying your business niche — ultimately earning you the privilege to say "no" later.
How to Become the Most Valuable Employee At Your Company
We asked owners on our list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops® to tell us about their MVP team members.
How Being a More Generous Leader Drove My Company's Success
There is no time like the present to think more about others than oneself. Give generously in all you do: your time, energy, enthusiasm, caring and financial impact. Your company, clients, community and team will thank you.
Rude, Uncivil Behavior Destroys Productivity and Drives Turnover — Here's How to Foster a Respectful Work Environment
Discussing the negative impact of uncivil behavior in the workplace and how to ensure civility on your team.
4 Leadership Lessons I Learned While Disrupting an Industry
Purpose-driven leadership, rooted in calculated risks and a strong culture, fosters lasting success and meaningful impact in your business.
This Election Season Full of Deepfakes, Doubts and Disinformation Should Motivate You to Do Your Own Research — Here's How to Uncover the Truth
Here's how entrepreneurs can leverage election season insights to uncover truth, improve decision-making and better understand human behavior in business.
This Leadership Expert's 4-Question 'Brutal Focus' Method Beats Burnout and Boosts Productivity — Here's How It Works
Dr. Carla Fowler, a physician-scientist turned founder of executive coaching firm THAXA, reveals how to get the best work done.
The Hidden Truths That Could Lead to Your Business's Downfall — and How to Uncover Them
Hidden factors, such as unspoken emotions and unacknowledged experiences, can significantly impact business outcomes. By addressing these hidden dynamics, leaders can foster a more open, productive and humane work environment that aligns with the true values of the company.
She Imagined a Specific Type of Culture Before Starting Her Business — Then Grew It From 1 Cart to Cult Status: 'Magical Things Happening'
When Salt & Straw CEO and co-founder Kim Malek dreamed up a Portland-based ice cream shop in 1996, she wanted to prioritize community in more ways than one.
Your Business Will Fail Without Innovation — Here's How to Weave It Into Your Culture
Learn the practical steps to foster creativity and collaboration within your own organization and stay ahead in today's competitive market.
3 Signs You're a Bad Leader — and How to Fix It Before It's Too Late, According to a Leadership Expert
Deborah Rubin, Psy.D., senior partner and head of board and CEO services at RHR International, explains this all-too-common problem.
If You Want to Honor Women's Equality Day, Start by Re-evaluating the Performance Feedback You Give Women at Work
Consider the following three ways we can start mitigating our bias when it comes to how we evaluate women's performance.
Employee Disengagement is the Silent Crisis Hurting Your Profitability — These 4 Strategies Will Keep Your Top Talent Engaged
Top performers are the backbone of your company, but they require a unique approach to engagement and motivation.