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…
"I love the notion that once you fall in love with the food, you fall in love with the culture. That's really what we want to do with SOMOS," says Miguel Leal, co-founder and CEO of SOMOS Foods. "There is often a blanket approach when it comes to Mexican food.…
The mentality of the dotcom era of the late 1990s and early 2000s was all about hard work, grit and a willingness to prove ourselves. It was such an exciting time, and it didn't matter what company we worked for; we just wanted to be part of the movement. And…
As entrepreneurs, we know effective communication is essential for running teams, managing clients and growing our businesses. But what happens when the core vehicle we use for communication starts making our work less effective and enjoyable?According to Harvard Business Review, modern executives spend over 20 hours weekly in meetings, and…
Let's face it: it can be discouraging to hear "no" throughout your career, especially when you want the chance to prove yourself. But that's where resilience, hard work, grit and determination come in. When I applied for a role at a small marketing firm as a new college graduate, my…
Disgruntled or disenchanted employees are quietly giving up, merely doing the bare minimum required at their jobs. This growing trend, known as quiet quitting, signals a critical shift in today's workplace dynamics. Once driven and engaged, employees are pulling back, minimizing their efforts and emotionally detaching from their roles. But…
Entrepreneurship burnout is real. A recent study from Small Biz Silver Lining confirms that 75% of small business owners are concerned about their mental health. The thrill of being your own boss and having complete control over decision-making can often wind up being the very thing that causes the stress.…
A seismic shift away from academic knowledge and data dissemination to a more personal, narrative-driven and authentic approach can boost any leader's ability to inspire and influence their stakeholders. In fact, Stanford's Graduate School of Business found that stories are remembered up to 22 times more than facts alone. This…
"All good stories start with your grandmother," Jenefer Palmer, founder of Malibu-based skincare and body care brand OSEA, tells Entrepreneur. The story of how her business came to be begins with her own grandmother, who turned to the ocean for healing after an accident left her bedridden with a torn…
Women's History Month comes around every March, and this year, it led me to reflect on my relationships with fellow successful women. There's an urban saying that suggests, "There's a place in hell for women who don't support each other." But why is that? Should women be obliged to assist…
When you start a business, play to your strengths. Everyone tells you that, right? But what people don't say is that there will also be a few crucial skills that you never anticipated needing, which you'll have to learn. These skills can vary based on the kind of company you're…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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