Category: Communication

September 20, 2022

There are many ways to become an industry leader. Still, the root of all significant influence comes down to one thing: are you the kind of leader that you would follow? These are the questions I asked myself, especially as […]

September 16, 2022

Most people have experienced having a coworker that they don’t get along with. It’s nearly impossible to work at a job where you enjoy working with everyone surrounding you. In most cases, we get by and learn to co-exist. One […]

September 8, 2022

Letting go of employees never gets easier. The longer your tenure spans, the more you understand the demoralizing ramifications of a layoff. Whether the person about to be let go deserves it or not, they are still human and should […]

September 7, 2022

Even if you have only been in business for a limited time, you’ll have recognized that a percentage of leads, referrals and other business comes from your professional network. In fact, if you are a small business owner, no matter […]

September 6, 2022

Your thought leadership may be missing the mark. New research shows that nearly three out of every four buyers don’t find value in at least half of the thought leadership they consume. From the same research sample, however, nearly half […]

August 29, 2022

Think about your last status meeting. How often did participants get sidetracked with project-specific conversations before someone said “Hey, let’s take this offline?” Did everyone involved in the meeting need to be updated on everything? And how hard was it […]

August 22, 2022

I recently rolled out some updates to our executive benefits for our leadership team from different countries. I started by explaining why the change was happening and provided some context before getting to the changes, figuring people might appreciate the […]

August 17, 2022

The largest and most successful businesses of the past have traditionally been driven by autocratic and powerful leaders who managed a highly structured organization of subordinates. I see that model changing today to one of team collaboration and decision making, […]

August 5, 2022

Family businesses can be serious entities. Some of the world’s biggest and best companies are owned by families, including Walmart, Volkswagen and Berkshire Hathaway. Company owners looking to build a team they trust don’t need to look very far, and […]

July 27, 2022

Running a small business does not need to be the most complicated thing on the planet. We know that a lot of people think that it has to be complex and difficult in order for you to be doing it […]

July 15, 2022

As a leader, creating an environment where open communication and feedback are welcomed and encouraged is important. You not only need to give continuous feedback to your team, but you must seek it out as well. Asking for your team’s […]

July 5, 2022

One negotiating technique you see used all the time is what I like to call the nibble. This occurs after you’ve shaken hands to close a deal, and just as you’re getting ready to sign the papers to make it […]

June 27, 2022

Most companies lack a strong strategic narrative. When I was first transitioning into advising and board work, I met with literally hundreds of executives. Over these coffees, meals and happy hours, I sat down with over 100 CEOs, more than […]

June 23, 2022

Remember when we were kids and nothing was that serious? Everything seemed like a game, from joking around with friends at school to recess to after-school sports. When we were kids, we tried everything, and nothing was off-limits (until your […]

June 17, 2022

Most entrepreneurs start out as solopreneurs, responsible for everything from marketing and product development to accounting. Those who choose the path of entrepreneur likely believe in themselves and their ability to wear many different hats. They’re comfortable being the architect […]

May 27, 2022

Growing access to online platforms has made it so much easier for individuals like you and me to use our personal brands in order to be positioned as thought leaders, to build online audiences and to ultimately increase revenue-earning opportunities. […]

May 24, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly polarized around a range of hot-button topics, companies often try to keep these issues from becoming a distraction in the workplace. After all, employee conversations about societal topics like climate, immigration, race, and gender equity […]

May 16, 2022

The ability to effectively lead others is a key to success in growing a business. But in the transactional business world gone virtual, we spend the majority of our time treating one another as strangers. Taking into account all the […]

May 9, 2022

One of the most important skills you can learn to be successful as an entrepreneur is how to be a “people person.” You cannot become massively successful all on your own, even if you consider yourself a solopreneur. You need […]

May 6, 2022

“You’re standing on the surface of the Earth. You walk one mile south, one mile west, and one mile north. You end up exactly where you started. Where are you?” You’ll hear this question if you’re interviewing to join billionaire […]