Category: Communication

November 16, 2023

As an admissions counselor and former Dean of Students at Columbia Business School, my eyes and ears were always searching for someone in the cohort who was prepared to take on a leadership role. While I encountered many with the […]

November 9, 2023

When you’ve booked a meeting with a prospect that could mark your next big client, it’s important to get it right. You want to open strong, captivate throughout, and leave them wanting more. But charisma and selling doesn’t come naturally […]

November 2, 2023

As a small business leader, you know just how influential your presence is on your business. Your team relies on you to guide culture, set the tone, and steer the company to success. One of the best ways to chase […]

October 23, 2023

The global business ecosystem is witnessing an unprecedented metamorphosis, pivoting from traditional models to ones that deeply embed sustainable entrepreneurship as a core ethos. This new paradigm weaves together the age-old, profit-centric motives of businesses with a renewed and impassioned […]

October 16, 2023

As many as half of U.S. workers are “quiet quitters,” or employees who do the bare minimum and are otherwise disengaged from their work, according to a 2022 Gallup survey. Businesses are scrambling to find ways to engage these employees, […]

October 11, 2023

As an Intelligence Operative, identifying deception was part of my job. One wrong call could cost me my life. In fact, despite all my former training and experience, I nearly did lose my life on a couple of occasions. Fortunately, […]

August 25, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, standing out is essential. Your resume serves as your first impression, a reflection of your skills, experiences, and aspirations. But have you ever considered that the design and format of your resume play a significant […]

August 22, 2023

Throughout the journey of starting, launching and growing a business, you’ll feel like you’re on a never-ending rollercoaster of highs and lows. One day you’re jumping for joy because a big customer says yes to launching your new product in […]

August 22, 2023

Pick up any guide to brand messaging, digital or analog, small-business-focused or addressed to multinational conglomerates, and you can be sure to find reminders to be consistent. Consistency and clarity are the keys to effective brand messaging, But is brand […]

August 11, 2023

By all appearances, the current business environment may be considered one of the most challenging, as companies continue to face economic uncertainties, evolving workplace dynamics, a tight labor market and new employment regulations, especially testing the mettle of small and […]

July 27, 2023

As a startup founder, effective communication in a startup is paramount to success. It facilitates collaboration, fosters a positive work environment, and ensures the company’s vision is shared among the team. At the same time, dysfunctional communication practices could considerably […]

July 21, 2023

In an ever-evolving business landscape, effective client communication is a crucial pillar of success, especially for small businesses. Thriving in the digital age means adapting to the latest tools and technologies that can foster better communication. One such tool that […]

July 20, 2023

Modern business society places a progressively greater emphasis on establishing a unified corporate culture as a way of boosting the performance of employees. Scaling your company takes both intelligent and skilled personnel and the right chemistry between them. Workers should […]

July 17, 2023

Business events are super lucrative for entrepreneurs, at least for the ones who come with the right mindset. Others, though, sometimes leave feeling great — but if you audit their progress, little to no forward movement is made. So, what […]

July 5, 2023

Earlier this year at a Web3 conference in Austin, I was speaking to a colleague. Things seemed to be going well until he asked me my age, and I told him. “26?” he responded. “Isn’t that a little young to […]

July 3, 2023

In startups’ fast-paced and ever-changing landscape, achieving success goes beyond merely offering a groundbreaking product or service. While innovation undoubtedly plays a significant role, there is another critical factor that often goes unnoticed but holds immense power: communication. Effective communication […]

June 30, 2023

Nothing can make a business more irrelevant than saying, “That’s how we’ve always done it.” Relying on existing ideas and processes is attractive. After all, if your business is built on one way of operating, why would you risk trying […]

June 26, 2023

As a startup founder, effective communication and negotiation skills are arguably the most important skill for success. This short guide provides valuable insights and tips derived from our professional experience and renowned works on the subject, such as Dale Carnegie’s […]

June 22, 2023

Years ago, I had a strong disagreement with a staff member. He was a long-time employee who sat several steps below me in the org chart. He was prone to strong opinions and passionate feelings, but he was also an […]

June 22, 2023

When it comes to hiring someone for their team, nearly every employer likely already has an image of their ideal candidate in mind. Whether it’s someone who isn’t afraid to push the envelope or someone who is reliable, trustworthy and […]