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…
The most effective professionals don't just say what comes to mind the moment they think of it. Instead, they pause to make sure the right thing is said by the right person at the right time. In fast-moving discussions, that brief moment of reflection can mean the difference between a…
As a former small business owner and now Chief Customer Officer at BILL, I'm constantly inspired by the entrepreneurs I meet. Their creativity, resilience and drive to innovate never cease to amaze me.I know firsthand the excitement of building something from scratch, and also the challenges of scaling operations while…
We live in a world where people want success faster than ever. We read stories every day about people who made it big in a short period of time, but the truth is those fast success stories took years of preparation and effort to create those opportunities.As one of those…
There's a big difference between an employee completing tasks and one taking full ownership of their work. One is engaged, and the other is invested. An engaged employee meets expectations, follows instructions and completes the job. An invested employee looks beyond the task, asks why it matters and seeks ways…
As a young teen, Drew Davis got really into hot sauce.Davis, who has cerebral palsy, weighed 300 pounds at age 14, and doctors said he'd be bedridden by 18 if he didn't make a major lifestyle change. The low-calorie condiment, along with other dietary adjustments, helped him lose 150 pounds…
It's the era of the side hustle, and if you've ever considered starting one to earn some extra cash outside of your 9-5, you're in good company. These days, more than one-third of U.S. adults have side hustles, and their supplemental gigs make an average of $891 a month, according…
In today's hyper-competitive business environment, disruptive technologies and shifting market forces demand that leaders make bold, fast decisions to sustain high growth. But speed alone isn't enough — without stability and long-term vision, teams can become misaligned or overwhelmed. Successful leaders navigate change with both agility and stability while allowing…
Technology has come a long way. Instead of applicants showing up in person in your office, they send their resumes via email. Instead of looking for jobs in newspaper ads, people are most likely to check job platforms.Many hiring and application strategies have changed in this digital and data-driven world.…
It's a tough job market these days: February's 151,000 added jobs fell short of the 170,000 expected by economists, and half of job-seekers say finding their next position has become more difficult in the past year.Employees who want to remain competitive and set themselves up for success — whether in…
Uncertainty, turbulence and rapidly changing business environments pose serious threats to entrepreneurs. Businessmen trim their sails for the weather all the time when looking for new markets, reconsidering their approaches to team management and taking risks to survive the competition. Entrepreneurs cannot indulge in being passive in difficult times.Undoubtedly, despite…
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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