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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

By Nika White

Thought Leaders

The 2025 Leadership Playbook — Strategies to Help You Thrive in Uncertain Times

By Martin Rowinski

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The 4 Pillars of Leadership — How Process-Driven Leaders Enhance Performance

By Hope Horner

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

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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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.

By Cyrus Claffey

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

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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

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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.

By Martin Rowinski

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Hard and Soft Skills Go Hand-in-Hand — These Are the Ones You Need to Sharpen This Year

The coming year promises to be one of change, which can be daunting and exciting. While it's important to stay on top of new technologies, the key will be sharpening those soft skills.

By Aytekin Tank

Building a Business

3 Ways Context Switching Can Boost Your Team’s Productivity

Context switching is taxing, but when done with intention, it can boost business growth

By Alykhan Jetha

Marketing

From Cancel Culture to Misinformation — Here Are 5 Pressing Reputation Risks CEOs Face in 2025

The stakes for managing your CEO's reputation have never been higher. From AI and misinformation to cancel culture and security breaches, here are ways leaders can tackle the biggest threats to their executive brands in 2025.

By Jennifer Maloney Adab

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

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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.

By Michel Koopman

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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.

By Gloria St. Martin-Lowry

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6 Ways to Build a Legacy of Leaders Within Your Workforce

Cultivating leaders within your organization is essential for sustainable growth, strong company culture and personal fulfillment. Here are six actionable strategies to empower future leaders

By Stefan Grigorov

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5 Key Success Factors of Thriving Entrepreneurs

This article helps entrepreneurs re-focus on the value that soft skills bring to success.

By Jason Hennessey

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3 Ways Your Parenting Skills Can Improve Your Leadership Skills

Parenting and management offer valuable lessons in identifying talent, nurturing potential and fostering growth through encouragement and guidance.

By Darian Shimy

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As a Leader, Take These 5 Steps to Bridge the Gap Between Innovation and Execution

Companies that want to turn ideas into action must align their people and listen to their customers.

By Dax Dasilva

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Want To Be A Better Coach At Work? Start With These Unexpected Insights

I had many coaches outside of business teach me invaluable lessons about developing people.

By Craig Mullaney

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I’ve Spent 37 Years in Business — Here’s How I Beat the Odds and Stayed Ahead

For over thirty years, I have led a successful media production and communication consulting company. Only 25% of new businesses survive for 15 years or more, so I have beat the odds. But having staying power is not a matter of luck.

By Cynthia Kay

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How to Succeed as a Performance-Driven Leader (and the Pitfalls You Need to Be Aware of)

What it means to be a performance-driven leader, how to make the most of it and how to overcome its potential pitfalls.

By Hope Horner

Human Resources

Want to Lead Like a Top CEO? Start With These Three Habits

To scale your business effectively, start by scaling yourself as a leader.

By Daniel Marcos

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Leadership vs. Management: How to Understand the Difference and 6 Ways to Bridge the Gap

Here are the key differences between leadership and management, highlighting their complementary roles and providing six strategies to develop managers into future leaders.

By Jason Zickerman

Buying a Franchise

An Executive’s 5-Minute Guide to Building a Legacy Team

This guide delves into the critical aspects of building a legacy team, emphasizing the importance of nurturing a strong internal culture and leading by example to attract and retain top talent.

By Adam Povlitz

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What Makes a Good Leader? Here’s What I’ve Learned After 20-Plus Years as a CEO.

Here are five qualities that make for a good leader.

By Jason Hennessey

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10 Ways My Leadership Has Changed in 10 Years

Reflecting on the ways my approach to leadership has transformed over the past decade and the key lessons I've learned along the way.

By Hope Horner