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Tap into advice and insights from some of the business world's foremost thought leaders, and find out what it takes to join them.

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AI Isn't Evil — But Entrepreneurs Need to Keep Ethics in Mind As They Implement It

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can be used for good or evil. It is important for small business owners to be aware of the potential risks and benefits of AI, and to use it responsibly.

Leadership

How to Run a Startup Through a Downturn

Scarcity drives creativity and innovation; entrepreneurs can flourish in a downturn with the right mindset and strategy.

Business Culture

A 4-Day Work Week Could Benefit Employees. But Are Employers Willing to Adapt?

Employees want more freedom, flexibility and better work-life balance — and a shorter workweek could be the answer, according to one of the world's largest four-day workweek trials. The question is: Are company leaders ready to make this shift?

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A Leader's Most Powerful Tool Is Executive Capital. Here's What It Is — and How to Earn It.

This skill is how leaders create something from nothing and leave a lasting legacy.

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How to Maintain Your Integrity While Keeping Up With a Rapidly Changing Environment

The CEO of the Los Angeles Tribune and author of The Moral Compass shares his thoughts on integrity-driven leadership.

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What is a Keynote Speaker and Why Are They Important?

A well-chosen keynote speaker can enhance the reputation and credibility of the event.

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Women Are Being Pushed Off the Edge of the Glass Cliff. Here's What That Means and What to Do About It.

One of the primary reasons that hold women leaders back is the so-called "glass cliff." Here's how it's keeping women from leadership roles, how it's different from the glass ceiling and what you can do to prevent it.

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The Five Hallmarks of Inspiring Leadership

Executive coach and author Susan S. Freeman examines the pillars of leadership that bring out the greatness in others in her new book, 'Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership.'

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Workplace Issues Often Trickle Down From the Top. Have You Tried These 3 Ways to Fix Your Biggest Challenges?

Employee stress, burnout and engagement problems are often symptoms of a top-down management structure issue — that's why bottom-up change is the solution. Check out these three ways to restructure your management and watch your productivity — and team engagement — improve.

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How Your Small Business Should Handle Copycat Competitors

You're busy growing your own successful business when a "competitor" comes along, copying your every move. What's a small business to do? Let's find out.

Growing a Business

8 Ways I Grew My Company's YouTube From Inactive to 1 Million Subscribers — and Counting

YouTube is an excellent way to grow and scale your brand and connect with your audience. Here's how I did it for my business.

Leadership

The Best Customer Service Companies Spend These 8 Minutes A Day Becoming Better Than the Rest of Us

These short and wildly effective customer service improvement steps will set you well on your way toward becoming "the Ritz-Carlton of Industry X" or "the Zappos of Industry Y."

Leadership

One British Philosopher's Life Advice Could Be the Secret to Transforming Your Company

How the wisdom of the late British writer and academician Alan Watts — best known for integrating Eastern philosophy with a Western mindset — can transform your company by fostering creativity and promoting work/life harmony.

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How to Become a Trusted Advisor to Clients and Drive Faster Decision-Making

The businesses that win are those with teams playing more advisory roles in client and customer relationships.