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Thought Leaders

The Hidden Truths That Could Lead to Your Business’s Downfall — and How to Uncover Them

Hidden factors, such as unspoken emotions and unacknowledged experiences, can significantly impact business outcomes. By addressing these hidden dynamics, leaders can foster a more open, productive and humane work environment that aligns with the true values of the company.

By Peter Goldstein

Human Resources

Processes, Prioritization, and Productivity: 5 Secrets for Ultra-Efficient CFOs

By Entrepreneur Events

Buying a Franchise

Agile Project Management — 4 Key Strategies for Navigating Complexity and Driving Results

By Adam Povlitz

Thought Leaders

5 Traits Olympians and Successful Founders Have in Common

By Frederick Royall III

Thought Leaders

How to Improve Your Leadership Style With Cohort-Based Leadership Training

Cohort-based leadership development integrates training with interactive learning experiences. It is a well-organized program in which a group of leaders or emerging leaders undergo training together over a specified period of time, yielding notable results.

By Sam Rockwell

Thought Leaders

3 Signs You’re a Bad Leader — and How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late, According to a Leadership Expert

Deborah Rubin, Psy.D., senior partner and head of board and CEO services at RHR International, explains this all-too-common problem.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

Startup Founders Must Embrace These 5 Strategies to Become Strong Team Players and Propel Their Businesses Forward

Your business can only grow to the extent that your abilities as a team player grow, and my experience has shown that cultivating the following five attributes can make you a team player who is well-positioned to see your business grow.

By Jairek Robbins

Thought Leaders

This Math Major Recruited by Goldman Sachs Got Well-Acquainted With Corporate America and the ‘Problematic’ Phrase That Undermines Women Leaders — Now She’s Fighting Back

Cassie Burr, co-founder and executive director of the Women on Boards Project, is on a mission to increase women's representation in the boardroom.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

3 Ways to Get Out of the Way of Your Business’s Success

You may want to exit your business one day. Focusing on your business's value can make that exit successful.

By Scott Snider

Building a Business

How to Develop the Best Leadership Mindset to Execute Your Strategy

Successful strategy implementation hinges not on perfect plans, but on leaders addressing the hidden psychological and cultural barriers within their organization that often sabotage execution.

By Andrea Olson

Buying a Franchise

This CEO Grew 10 Brands to More Than 1,600 Franchises — Here’s The Secret to His Success

In his nearly 40 years in business, this CEO has often been asked if there's a formula for success. There is, and he shares his here.

By Ray Titus

Thought Leaders

Underprepared Leaders Will Destroy Your Company Growth — 3 Key Challenges and Opportunities for New Leaders

As companies grow, developing internal talent to take on leadership roles becomes essential — especially when budgets are tight. Learn how to support first-time leaders and what they need to succeed.

By Daniel Marcos

Building a Business

Embrace Being ‘The Only’ in the Room — 3 Strategies Successful Founders Use to Grow Their Companies

I've helped many founders grow and scale their companies, and I've noticed that top business leaders often make a few key decisions early on.

By Frederick Royall III

Buying a Franchise

This Entrepreneur Overcame a Toxic Boss to Build $25 Million in Business Ethically. Here’s What He Learned About Empathy-Driven Leadership.

We asked entrepreneur Dr. Ryan Senters to tell us about where — and how — empathy fits into his extraordinary journey of entrepreneurial success.

By Carl Stoffers

Buying a Franchise

Unlocking A.I. Success — Insights from Leading Companies on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Here's how to learn all you can to move your business forward with artificial intelligence.

By Ray Titus

Business Operations & Logistics

How I Discovered the Value of Imperfectionism and Made It My Team’s a Secret Weapon

Too many of us believe we only get one shot – and zero margin for error. But getting comfortable putting out imperfect work is the only way to get ahead as a creator, entrepreneur or business leader. Here's how.

By Christie Horsman

Thought Leaders

5 Ways Leaders Can Walk the Sustainability Talk (Without Just Greenwashing)

Authentic leadership in sustainability inspires and engages teams to commit to environmental initiatives.

By Michael Fallquist

Thought Leaders

These Are The 3 Books That Rewrote This CEO’s Approach to Leadership

The quest for growth and knowledge is unending. As a leader, I've found invaluable insights and inspiration not in the boardroom, but on the quiet shelves of my bookcase.

By Adam Povlitz

Thought Leaders

5 Ways Strong Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with Agility and Empathy

Thanks to myriad geopolitical events, today's business landscape is fraught with uncertainty and one crisis after the next, rendering traditional strategic planning ineffective.

By Martin Rust

Business Plan

3 Leadership Qualities That Helped Keep My Business Resilient To Crises

Mindful leadership transformed my startup during a crisis. Here are three key qualities that helped: recognizing and changing destructive patterns, separating ego from self, and embracing a generative drive to lead with purpose and resilience.

By Bogdan Nesvit

Human Resources

4 Multitasking Myths That Are Destroying Your Company’s Focus

In today's world, your focus is a precious commodity – guard it fiercely.

By Artis Rozentals

Thought Leaders

From Crisis to Control — How to Lead Effectively in High-Stress Scenarios

From the eye of the storm to the heart of leadership: How BELFOR's Sheldon Yellen's approach to the disaster recovery industry is revolutionizing resilience in business.

By Sheldon Yellen

Thought Leaders

Your Definition of Leadership Is Outdated — Here’s How to Be a Better Leader in the Modern Workplace

In my nearly thirty years as a leader, I've focused on setting a clear vision and empowering my team to achieve our goals. We prioritize establishing shared objectives while allowing for flexibility when needed.

By Greg Davis

Thought Leaders

How to Build the Mental Toughness You Need to Overcome Entrepreneurial Challenges

When a crisis strikes, leaders need to get real about what they see in the mirror.

By Simin Cai, Ph.D.

Entrepreneurs

My Employees Taught Me These 5 Lessons on Productivity

Entrepreneurs should focus on understanding and catering to individual work patterns and needs rather than enforcing one-size-fits-all productivity methods.

By Artis Rozentals

Buying a Franchise

Real Leadership Isn’t About Titles — These Are The Keys to Unleashing Your Inner Leader

Many employees think they need to have a formal title to take the lead on a project and don't believe they possess what it takes to be tapped for that management spot. Here's how to change that.

By Ray Titus

Thought Leaders

He Didn’t Want to Lead His $1 Billion Business the Same Way Anymore — Here’s How the High-Stakes Switch-Up Paid Off

Advait Shinde, co-founder and former CEO of educational software company GoGuardian, was ready for a change. So was former COO of LegalZoom Rich Preece.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

How to Lead and Manage Your Team During Times of Crisis

Here's how to guide your team in times of uncertainty.

By Tom Lewis

Thought Leaders

Build These 10 Habits to Become a True Leader (and Not Just a Boss)

This article explores the distinction between being a boss and being a leader, outlining ten key habits that transform mere management into true leadership.

By Chris Kille

Building a Business

5 Insights I Learned While Growing My Business from a Startup to a 500-person Company

Scaling a startup from 10 people to 5 hundred is thrilling, but navigating the growth can be tricky. Here are 5 hard-won insights to help you transform your startup into a structured business with a clear roadmap and the right team behind you.

By Sergii Malomuzh