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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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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…
Founder Mode Means Being a Strategic Micromanager — Here’s Why That’s Actually a Good Thing
Founder mode is the latest trend making waves in the business world. While some have voiced their agreement, others claim it's merely a buzzword that justifies toxic leadership behavior. To recap, co-founder of Y Combinator Paul Graham penned an essay advocating for "founder mode," which entails a founder-CEO being involved…
Skip the Elevator Pitch — Use This Powerful Tool Instead
There are two ways I can introduce myself.I could give you the LinkedIn version: For the past 15 years, I've been the founding executive director of Babson College's Institute for Social Innovation, which amplifies the mission to educate entrepreneurial leaders to create social and economic value simultaneously. A leader in…
1 in 3 Americans Reject Dream Jobs Over Poor Health Benefits
A new survey has revealed one in three Americans would turn down a dream job if it didn't offer good health insurance options.The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found three-quarters (73%) consider healthcare options an important factor if they were looking for a new job, and 63% wouldn't be afraid…
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Overdone Authenticity
Thought leadership is one of the most robust marketing strategies for long-term growth for entrepreneurs. When leaders invest the time and budget to strengthen their personal branding through thought leadership, it grows their business opportunities.According to a study by Semrush, 91.4% of organizations that engage in thought leadership create articles…
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