Building a Business
These 3 Common Business Mistakes Could Cost You Customers
Avoid these three major business blunders to build customer trust for the long haul.
By Steve Einzig
Management | Page 6
Buying a Franchise
The Customer Is Always Worth Listening to, But Proving You’re Right Can Backfire
By Ray Titus
Thought Leaders
My Leadership Was Tested Twice, and Both Times — I Failed. Here’s What I’ll Never Do Again.
How facing two major setbacks changed my approach to leadership and decision-making for good.
Building a Business
2 Ways to Declutter Your Day and Unleash True Creative Freedom
The everyday responsibilities of running a business can limit your creativity. Invite more room for innovation by letting go of unnecessary tasks and visualizing your future success.
By Nancy Solari
Thought Leaders
You Need to Listen More to Lead Better — 5 Tactics for Leaders to Bridge the Communication Gap With Their Team
If business moves at the speed of relationships, leaders must do more than talk a good game.
Thought Leaders
4 Thinking Traps That Could Stifle Your Business — and How to Avoid Them
As an entrepreneur, sharp decision-making is your superpower, but thinking traps can hinder your success. Learn how to navigate these pitfalls and strengthen your decision-making skills with insights from an entrepreneur of 20 years.
By Zain Jaffer
Tech
Using AI Doesn’t Have to Be Unethical — Build a Values-Driven AI Policy in 3 Steps
It's difficult to escape the feeling that today's AI technologies will radically change our work lives in the future. As an entrepreneur it feels like a dizzying array of considerations about AI, but here's another you may not have considered: brand impact of AI adoption.
By Tara Coomans
Thought Leaders
Don’t Blindly Follow the Herd — 5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Must Chart Their Own Course
There are different powerful reasons why the concept of "black sheep" exists — one of those reasons is to learn to never follow the herd.
By Jon Michail
Thought Leaders
How You Can Leverage Pay Transparency to Make More Money
The creator of "Lazy Girl Job" says too many people settle without asking for a better rate or salary. Here's what she says they need to do to get paid what they deserve.
Business Ideas
Use This Scientific Approach to Transform Your Idea Into a Million-Dollar Success
Even when approaching the unknown, we always have a tool to draw conclusions for better-informed decision-making — the scientific method.
By Daniel Todd
Thought Leaders
Most People Hate This One Leadership Style — Here’s How to Avoid It
Don't be a leader who undermines effective decision-making and strains relationships.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
You Don’t Need All the Right Answers to Lead Through a Crisis — But You Do Need to Learn These 3 Lessons
Navigating business crises requires swift action and adaptable leadership. Learn how to make tough decisions, empower your team and lead by example through challenging times.
By Rob Grazioli
Building a Business
Don’t Wait to Fire That Toxic Client — It’s Vital For Your Business Health
Business owners aren't wired to push customers away, but some customers cause more trouble than they're worth. Here's how to maximize the return of value in the aftermath of cutting ties with a toxic customer or client.
By Nellie Akalp
Thought Leaders
How Military Service Taught the CEO of Arc’teryx to Lead with Precision and Passion
Stuart Haselden, CEO of Canadian outdoor apparel and gear giant Arc'teryx, shares leadership tactics that inspire teamwork and success.
Thought Leaders
If You Want to Honor Women’s Equality Day, Start by Re-evaluating the Performance Feedback You Give Women at Work
Consider the following three ways we can start mitigating our bias when it comes to how we evaluate women's performance.
By Mita Mallick
Thought Leaders
Our Brains Are Hardwired to Resist Change — Here’s How to Leverage Neuroscience to Embrace It Instead
Discover how neuroscience can help you develop and implement effective change management strategies.
Human Resources
This Learning Expert Developed a Hack to Get Honest Answers Out of People — ‘I Was Shocked. Had I Not Asked He Never Would’ve Told Me.’
Want to know what people really think? Use this "requesting reactions" strategy.
By Jason Feifer
Buying a Franchise
For Franchisees to Succeed, They Need This Critical Support From Franchise Owners
From taking on the right franchisees, to both crafting and maintaining brand identity, to rigorously managing all content (particularly social media), there can be only one prime marketing mover, and it sits at the top.
Thought Leaders
6 Leaders Share the One Game-Changing Tip That Transformed Their Career
Use one or more of these small, everyday habits and life hacks to make a big impact on your career.
By Mark Klekas
Thought Leaders
These 4 Daily Choices Helped Me Pave My Own Path to the C-Suite by Age 36
"Just work hard" used to be all it took to get to the top. Today's business landscape often values much more than this. Being innovative, agile and proactive are the skills that win the game today. Here's how you can use them to differentiate yourself.
Buying a Franchise
Real Leadership Isn’t About Titles — These Are The Keys to Unleashing Your Inner Leader
Many employees think they need to have a formal title to take the lead on a project and don't believe they possess what it takes to be tapped for that management spot. Here's how to change that.
By Ray Titus
Thought Leaders
Some Gen Z Employees Lack Enthusiasm About Work For Good Reason. Here’s Why — Plus 3 Ways to Start Motivating Them.
Many leaders are still viewing the workplace like a photographer with only one lens, but younger generations grew up with an entirely different worldview.
Thought Leaders
Authenticity Is the Latest Business Buzzword — But Don’t Fall Into Its Trap. You Need to Balance It With This.
While I see the value in leading with authenticity, my experiences as a CEO lead me to believe there is more to the story. Does being yourself guarantee success in a constantly changing market?
By Sabeer Nelli
Human Resources
“It Was Horrifying and Scary”: Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer Describes the First Time He Screamed at Someone on Camera
Here's why Jon Taffer first started yelling on TV — and what it can teach every new manager.
By Jason Feifer
Human Resources
You Need Constructive Feedback From Your Employees — Here’s How to Make Sure They Feel Safe Enough to Provide It.
To grow and nurture an agile and adaptable company, you have to encourage a constant flow of constructive insights.
By Daniel Todd
Thought Leaders
Layoffs Have Dominated Headlines For the Last Few Years — and Great People Are Being Let Go. Here’s How to Snatch Them Up Before Someone Else Does.
As leaders of growing companies, success depends on our ability to acquire and keep the very best talent. With the right strategy, you might hire a game-changer.
By Brad Rencher
Building a Business
How to Embrace the Motivating Power of Fear and Reach Your Highest Goals
So many entrepreneurs get caught up in the excitement of making an impact with their new business and the income potential it may provide, but this can blind you to the sometimes harsh realities of scaling a startup. You can plan for them though — here's how.
By Nancy Solari
Human Resources
Most Gen Z Workers Want This One Thing From Their Employer. Are You Providing It?
Millions of college graduates are entering the workforce, and many feel unprepared. Here's the one thing they're looking for from potential employers — and how providing it will benefit you and your business in the long run.
By Graham Glass