Thought Leaders
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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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
Thought Leaders
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.
Thought Leaders
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
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
Thought Leaders
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.
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 Remy Scalza
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
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.
Thought Leaders
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
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.
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.
Thought Leaders
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.
Thought Leaders
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
Thought Leaders
5 Key Success Factors of Thriving Entrepreneurs
This article helps entrepreneurs re-focus on the value that soft skills bring to success.
Thought Leaders
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
Thought Leaders
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
Thought Leaders
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.
Thought Leaders
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
Thought Leaders
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.