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…
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…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features college best friends turned small business owners Jess Blakely and Willow Sprague. Blakely and Sprague founded BarBees, a women-owned business "offering connective and celebratory cocktail classes for any occasion, in any location," in 2019.Image Credit: Courtesy of BarBees. Jess Blakely, left; Willow Sprague, right.…
There was a time when it was standard in the PR world to wait weeks or even months to learn if a client's news was published. Even the daily newspapers wouldn't "stop the presses" unless a story was earth-shattering. Today, between print, digital and social media, literally any news or…
As I've started to reach new growth milestones in my business, I've had this growing realization: Knowing your non-negotiables isn't just important; it's essential. Not having them clear? Well, that's a straight ticket to Discontent City, which, let me tell you, doesn't do any favors for your success, present or…
Michael Morgan, now the 25-year-old owner of Iconic Watch Company, sold his first Rolex Submariner when he was just 13 years old — a sale that came about primarily out of boredom. "When you're 12, 13, you usually get bored of things very, very quickly," Morgan tells Entrepreneur. "So within…
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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