Traits

Leadership

Today's Top CEOs Share These 4 Traits

The meaning of leadership has evolved as the business landscape has shifted in recent years. Here are the four traits shared by today's most successful CEOs.

Leadership

This One Trait Is the Competitive Edge Every Leader Needs in the Age of Uncertainty

Executive empathy isn't just a "nice-to-have" in today's world. It's a strategic imperative. Here's why — and how leaders can put it into practice.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

Your Personality is Power — Develop These 3 Techniques to Create an Influence That Lasts

Master these three simple techniques to leave a lasting impression and amplify your impact.

Starting a Business

10 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs That Investors Love (Even If They Seem Like Jerks)

This article explores a thought-provoking question: Why do many successful entrepreneurs exhibit traits that might label them as "jerks?"

Leadership

Here's the One Trait You Need to Be a Successful Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs are often lauded as being risk-takers. But there's a distinction between being a risk-taker and being brave — and only the latter is necessary for entrepreneurs.

Leadership

The Top 5 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

What sets successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest?

Resumes & Interviewing

6 Traits to Look For in Your Next Boss

These are the characteristics you need to look for to find a manager who understands they're in service to their teams — not the other way around.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

The Best Hires Often Have No Experience At All. Here Are 6 Unconventional Traits This CEO Looks For When Hiring The Best Person For The Job.

Experience counts for a lot when hiring, but don't forget about these unconventional traits, which are often key to determining an employee's success in an organization.

Living

We All Have One Personality Trait That Defines Our Future. Google's Chief Innovation Evangelist Shares How to Identify Yours.

I like to call it your 'Dimension X.' Once you know what it is, you can make choices that move you forward.

Leadership

Why Hope is the Overlooked Leadership Trait that Makes Organizations Thrive

Being a hopeful leader and moving forward with a clear vision can make your team's and company's future better and give you some ideas on how to do it.

Starting a Business

Buying a Business? Make Sure It Checks The Boxes On This Checklist Before You Pull The Trigger.

Every business opportunity comes with its share of drawbacks and risks. Your task is to identify these issues, understand them and determine if you can work with or solve them.

Leadership

Here Are the Key Traits of a Top-Tier People Leader

To be the leader that people want to follow, you must possess a unique set of qualities that go beyond technical expertise.

Thought Leaders

5 Risky Personality Traits Common in Entrepreneurs. Do You Have One of Them?

These are the founders who can blindsight investors and provide disappointing returns.