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How Modern Leaders Can Cultivate a Growth Mindset in Their Teams
As people's New Year's resolutions begin waning, this article encourages leaders with some practical ways to support their teams and grow the company.
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Richard Branson and Jason Felts — Virgin Group’s Second-Youngest CEO — Share Secrets for Success in Business and Leadership: ‘Get Into the Thick of It’
Branson's 'osmosis'-like mentorship helped Felts become the leader he is today.
By Amanda Breen
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How Flexible Talent Is Transforming Consulting
Entrepreneurs can tune their disruption muscle by studying how consulting is facing two massive headwinds: Top Consultants are going independent, and Talent Platforms are able to outcompete their incumbents.
Marketing
We Are in a Mental Health Crisis — Here’s How Leaders Can Create High Performance Workplaces
Marketing leaders should prioritize mental health by restructuring workflows, thoughtfully using technology and fostering a supportive culture to achieve sustainable success and innovation.
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You’re the Bottleneck — How to Master the Art of Delegation In the Year Ahead
A leader who fails to empower employees can become a bottleneck in the business. Here are three strategies for learning how to hand off responsibilities to your team and embrace a culture of trust so you can all move forward together.
By Jon Kirchner
Human Resources
3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Frederick Douglass About Leading in Challenging Times
Navigating a business can have its ups and downs. Whether you've navigated a tricky quarterly earnings report or had to hire and fire staff during a difficult time for the business, you know that being a leader in times of stress, uncertainty, and difficulty can make you a stronger leader overall.
By Nika White
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The 2025 Leadership Playbook — Strategies to Help You Thrive in Uncertain Times
How to lead through uncertainty, adapt to challenges and position your organization for lasting success.
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The 4 Pillars of Leadership — How Process-Driven Leaders Enhance Performance
Let's explore how process-oriented leaders help drive businesses and teams forward — and how they can leverage their style for maximum impact.
By Hope Horner
Business Accounting
4 Tax Strategies Every High-Earning Entrepreneur Needs to Know for 2025
It is not a secret that many high-earning entrepreneurs feel shaken when tax season rolls around. The rules are constantly changing, and the stakes are high. Yet this upheaval also opens up exciting avenues to optimize your financial outcomes through proactive tax planning.
By Tal Binder
Building a Business
He Quit Working in ‘Toxic’ Restaurants and Started a Business That’s on Track to Surpass $150 Million in Revenue: ‘Unstoppable Demand’
When Chris Kirby noticed a gap at his local farmer's market, he "sprang into action pretty quickly."
By Amanda Breen
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How to Move Fast and Not Break Things — 5 Lessons in Innovation From an Industry With Zero Room for Error
Every company wants to innovate. The trick is to do it in a way that actually helps customers and doesn't put the business at risk
Building a Business
Why Empathetic Intelligence Gathering Is the Secret Weapon Every Leader Needs to Master
Strategic leadership hinges on empathetic intelligence gathering, balancing data, ethics and collaboration to drive impactful decisions.
By Martin Rust
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Why Do Employees Resist New Ideas? How to Spot Hostility Towards Change (and Overcome It)
Say the word change, and people will go running for cover. If you pay attention, you can spot resistance to change and take three simple steps to get ahead of it.
By Cynthia Kay
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The Core Traits of Effective Leaders — Here’s What Every Manager Should Strive For
A team is only as great as its leader. Discover the core traits of effective leaders that you should be striving for.
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Strong Leaders Thrive in Complexity — Here Are 5 Leadership Level-Ups for 2025
Leadership isn't static. It's a journey of continual learning and evolution. Here are some lessons for leaders this year.
By Trey Porter
Business Operations & Logistics
6 Business Etiquette Tips Every Professional Should Know
Follow these business etiquette topics to avoid unnecessarily damaging your business — and your reputation.
Marketing
How to Supercharge Your Brand With Celebrity and Influencer Partnerships
There's nothing quite like the power of celebrity to bring awareness and attention to your products and services. Here are a few pointers for how you can leverage a well-known personality to drive your marketing objectives on just about any budget.
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Steve Ballmer or Satya Nadella? Leadership Lessons Every Entrepreneur Can Learn from Microsoft
The contrasting leadership styles of Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella highlight how understanding your entrepreneurial archetype — Creator, Builder, or Opportunist — can shape business success through a balance of stability and innovation.
Business News
If You Showed This Trait in Childhood, Research Says You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur
They say leaders are made, not born — is that true?
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
Don’t Stand in the Way of AI — How Artificial Intelligence Can Turn Us Into Better Leaders and Entrepreneurs
To take full advantage of AI, leaders need to use it themselves rather than stand in the way.
By Ryan Wong
Building a Business
These 3 Quotes From Jeff Bezos Will Change How You Run Your Business
Maybe you've heard them before. But they still very much resonate.
By Gene Marks
Thought Leaders
What Parenthood Taught Me About Inspiring Self-Reliance in Others
Effective mentorship mirrors parenting by fostering independence through guidance, trust and thoughtful questioning.
By Darian Shimy
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How Businesses Can Build Resilience, Stay Ahead of the Curve and Seize Opportunities for Long-Term Growth in 2025
Leadership today demands more than just reacting to challenges — it requires proactively anticipating change, staying agile and fostering environments where innovation thrives.
Building a Business
We Live in a Time of Constant Disruption — 3 Steps to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity
Be adaptable, maintain mission clarity and engage in strategic teamwork to overcome business challenges and achieve success. Here are my insights from experiences in conflict zones and advising global organizations.
By Martin Rust
Thought Leaders
5 Ways Becoming a New Dad Has Made Me a Better Leader
After stepping away from work for a few months to care for my newborn, I see my role as the boss in a different light
By Ben Crudo
Thought Leaders
How to Evolve From Manager to Mentor and Create a Lasting Impact in Your Organization
Are you stuck managing tasks instead of inspiring your team? Leadership is more than execution — it's about leaving a legacy. Here's how to transition from a manager to a mentor who makes a lasting impression.
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5 Key Steps to Succeed as a First-Time Manager
Stepping into management can make or break a team — learn how to lead with confidence, build trust and avoid the pitfalls that derail so many first-time managers.