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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
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10 Ways My Leadership Has Changed in 10 Years
Lemonlight recently hit its 10-year anniversary, and in honor of the milestone, I've been looking back at how much has changed for both the company and my role as a leader.I started by figuring things out as I went along, but my approach to leadership has evolved in some pretty…
How Entrepreneurs Can Create a More Inclusive Office Space
When discussing inclusive workspaces, we often refer to inclusivity from a cultural perspective. For instance, we might talk about activities that promote diversity, or we brainstorm DEI-focused hiring techniques. However, what's sometimes missing from the whole "inclusive office" conversation is how the actual office space (e.g., the building, the floor)…
Ditch the ‘Fake It Til You Make It’ Mentality — Here’s Why You Need to Be Honest About Your Weaknesses
What if I told you that a key precursor to success wasn't confidence or mastery, but rather vulnerability? We often hear about the importance of vulnerability from those with unquestionable credibility: a decorated athlete, an innovative CEO, a talented musician. They tell us how vulnerability is the linchpin of growth…
NFL QB Jameis Winston Shares Startup Success Game Plan
If there's one word to describe Jameis Winston, it's passionate. Whether firing up his team by eating Ws in a pregame speech, dancing through a postgame celebration while on crutches with a torn ACL, or, most recently, venture capital investing, the 2015 NFL first-overall pick throws himself wholeheartedly into every…
Want Your Workers to Be More Productive? You Need a Better Way to Measure Their Contributions
With performance slipping, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy called all corporate employees back to the office earlier this year. Butts in seats, five days a week.But will RTO solve productivity? The honest answer: Who knows?Productivity is a seemingly simple concept that proves notoriously slippery in practice. What does it mean to…
These Are the Surprising Benefits of Being an Introvert
We all want to be great leaders — or at least to work for one. The problem is that very few people possess the talents and temperament to excel.So, what does it take to thrive as a leader? Researchers at Gallup discovered that great leaders should have several qualities, such…
Is Flexible Scheduling the Perk Your Team Needs?
While flex scheduling has become very popular, it is not quite the norm just yet. Flex scheduling is what it sounds like: Employees are allowed to work a flexible schedule so long as they accomplish their tasks and meet certain quotas.For example, full-time employees are required to work 40 hours.…
Entrepreneurial Success Comes Down to Having the Right Mindset — Here’s How to Make Sure You Do
Mastering your mindset can change not just your business, but your life — I see it every day as a personal brand confidante and through the transformative experiences of my clients. Entrepreneurship isn't merely about launching a business; it's a long-term journey filled with challenges, resilience and, often, failure. But…
How to Spot These 4 Major Red Flags Before Buying a Franchise
We all know that in every industry, there are good, strong, well-managed companies, and then there are some … not so good companies. This is also true in the world of franchising. The challenge can be knowing what to keep an eye out for — especially if you are exploring…
How In-Office Work Fuels Mentorship, Creativity and Career Growth
Post-Covid, the debate over remote versus in-office work has intensified. The allure of working from home is undeniable: no commute, casual attire and more flexibility around scheduling and task management. But I'm convinced that, for many organizations, there is no substitute for in-person work. It's not about nostalgia, tradition or…
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I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…