Building a Business
7 Characteristics of Startups Built to Weather Any Storm
A company, like a house, can only be as strong as its foundation.
By John Rampton
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Tech
We Want Chatbots to Act More Human But Let’s Keep Some Human Traits to Ourselves
The human-bot relationship is the new normal, so we must think critically about the possible long term impact of tone deaf AI.
By Sid Banerjee
Human Resources
9 Reasons Teams Love Empathetic Managers
People do their best work when they trust the boss.
Thought Leaders
6 Ways Emotionally Attuned Leaders Motivate Team Members
Leadership is not operating a machine, it's understanding people so well you don't have tell them what to do.
Thought Leaders
7 Inspiring Traits of Compassionate Leadership
Teams thrive when the members trust the leader cares about them.
Thought Leaders
Your Narcissistic Boss Could be Great But Is Probably Just Hurting the Business
Narcissists see themselves as charismatic visionaries. It would really help the company if they actually were.
Thought Leaders
7 Leadership Lessons From U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis
The Marine Corps general earned both the nickname "Mad Dog" and a reputation for compassionate, egalitarian leadership.
Thought Leaders
10 Ways Self-Awareness Can Make You a Horrible Boss
There is a not-so-fine line between being self-aware and being self-absorbed.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
Executives of Yesteryear Would Have Scoffed At These 4 Critical Leadership Skills
Today's successful business leader is an emotionally intelligent, collaborative visionary.
Business News
3 Simple Ways to Increase Empathy at Work
Empathy is a great way to climb the career ladder.
Thought Leaders
Why the Best Read for Modern Entrepreneurs Is a Book From the 1930s
Life's most important lessons hold true in business, too.
Human Resources
Does Your Team Roll Their Eyes When You Talk About Diversity?
Attaining the strategic advantages of a diverse team requires empathy and commitment to inclusion that overcomes unconscious bias.
By Janet Ikpa
Thought Leaders
4 Tactics to Transform Obstacles into Opportunities
Really difficult problems often demand an entirely fresh examination of the business.
Building a Business
3 Things Improv Comedy Taught Me About Starting a Business
On stage or in business, it's curtains if you fail to empathize with your audience.
Thought Leaders
Wonder Women Use Empathy as Their Leadership Superpower
Sure, Wonder Woman is an Amazon, but she leads like the best female disrupters -- by taking the time to understand the people in her world.
Thought Leaders
Want Success? Help More, Judge Less.
We are often quick to judge others, without thinking about the biases that affect these judgments.
Thought Leaders
Use These 7 Emotional Intelligence Tips to Be a Better Leader
Technicians are smart about machines. Leaders are smart about people.
Thought Leaders
7 Character Traits Exceptional Leaders Have in Common
When the leader is respectful and honest, the team does not hesitate to follow.
Business Funding
10 Powerful Business Networking Skills to Build Rapport Quickly
Effective networking never happens by taking. It happens by giving.
By R.L. Adams
Thought Leaders
5 Ways Entrepreneurship Changes Your Life for the Better
In life, it's nice when a person is empathetic. In business, it's a necessity.
Human Resources
As Your Culture Goes, So Goes Your Company.
Society tolerates behaviors inimical to the wellbeing of your company.
Thought Leaders
6 Management Tricks You Can Learn From Jon Snow Without Beheading Anyone
Game of Thrones has some applicable management lessons, even if you don't have the power of life or death.
Building a Business
8 Ways to Build a Life You Love
Success that brings joy requires enough money and abundant love.
Thought Leaders
I’m Buying Your Customer Experience, Not Your Product
Whatever you sell, your customers crave empathy above all else and will tell their friends where they get it.
By Dan Dowling
Thought Leaders
Your Employees Aren’t Practice Dummies for Testing Management Styles
Even if you don't have formal managerial training, your employees deserve a competent, fair and engaging manager.
Business Ideas
8 Entrepreneurial Skills Your Kids Need to Succeed in Life and Work (Infographic)
A changing market means your children need to learn more than just business as usual. Teach these concepts to prepare them for what's around the corner.
By Nadya Khoja