When hiring for leadership, superficial perks like bean bags and kombucha won't ensure success. Instead, aligning leadership with core company values can foster innovation and collaboration and make room for long-term organizational growth.
One thing remains steady for small businesses: values. You need them, you need to act on them and you need to report on how your values impact others, not just you.
Most companies' values are forgotten or disconnected from daily operations. By rethinking and co-creating values with your team, you can transform them into actionable tools that align behavior, build trust and drive performance.
Now that we are in the Christmas season and approaching the end of another year, it is a good time to reflect on the past and prepare for the future. But as you plan your future, it would also be helpful to consider your purpose.
The core principles that hold a family together can also help you grow and maintain your business effectively. Here's what I've learned from my family business.
Toxic company culture is like a silent killer. It doesn't just show up one day — it creeps in slowly, chipping away at everything you've worked so hard to build.
Few people take the time to consider where they want to be in the long term and what their legacy will be. Entrepreneurs must consider their impact and purpose in this world earlier on in life.
We all want to be proud of the personal and professional legacy we leave behind. The "obituary test" is a powerful tool for determining whether or not you and the organization you've put so much time, effort and energy into are aligned with your personal values in a way that will endure.
Success is such an arbitrary concept. It looks different for everyone. For me, these 3 questions helped redefine what I wanted from my business, and what it would take for me to feel truly successful.
After buying my company domain name for over $1 million USD and completing hundreds of six and seven-figure transactions since, here are the five best pieces of advice I can offer to anyone looking to purchase ultra-premium digital real estate.
When a new trend disrupts the market, navigating a path forward can be challenging. Oftentimes blindly following the crowd without critical thinking can lead to conformity and a loss of innovative thinking.
Most owners and operators expect to increase their supply budgets this year, and their purchasing decisions and shopping preferences vary across generations.
Here's why I'm sharing my startup's business data on LinkedIn, what data specifically, and how it has benefited my startup – and could benefit your company, too.
The traditional path of finding a niche and competing on quality or price will no longer work. If you want true enduring and evangelical customer loyalty, deliver a product or service that connects with your customers on an emotional level.
Establishing the company's core values, purpose, vision statement and value proposition is just the first step in building a positive workplace culture.
Implementing these three steps will help you craft a compelling identity statement and perform in identity-congruent ways, thus helping you attract talent committed to a common set of ideals and ways of being.