Managing a team isn’t easy. You have to handle different personalities, find ways to increase motivation, help resolve conflict, and maintain high engagement levels amongst your team members. On an average day, these tasks are hard, but if your team is growing, these responsibilities become even more complicated. Managing a growing team is incredibly […]
LeadershipJuneteenth is an annual holiday that celebrates the freedom of African Americans. In 2020, you likely saw many brands posting about it. That was the year more people became aware of the holiday, and multiple organizations—big and small—stepped up to honor it. Today, Juneteenth is a celebration on most companies’ marketing calendars, and it […]
Coaching, LeadershipThe pandemic didn’t just change the way people worked. It also transformed what people did for work. In 2020, the United States experienced a wave of entrepreneurial activity, with Americans filing paperwork to create 4.3 million businesses. That’s the biggest increase the country has seen in the last decade and a half, and that entrepreneurial spirit […]
Books, LeadershipThe pandemic forced every business to transition to a remote workforce. Initially, this switch created some fear. It’s a common belief that remote work will decrease productivity and give employees reasons to slack off. But virtual workforces didn’t usher in every company’s death. It just changed the ways businesses operated and functioned, and some […]
LeadershipWhen you start a company, there’s a specific workplace culture you want to create. Usually, you want something that leads to productivity, increased engagement, consistent results, and happy employees. But how do you know if you’re on track if you never examine where you’re at and if there’s a need for improvement? After all, […]
Coaching, LeadershipThroughout the pandemic, small business owners have contended with Covid-19 restrictions, but another issue is starting to take precedence: inflationary pressure. Across the U.S., small business owners are suffering under the weight of inflation, and the heaviness is unlikely to decrease anytime soon. According to Bankrate, 53% of experts believe inflation will be more significant […]
LeadershipAre you thinking about becoming an entrepreneur? If so, the journey to having a successful business isn’t easy. In 2019, around 90% of startups failed. Research also suggests that 21.5% of startups flop in the first year, 30% fail in the second year, 50% crumble in the fifth year, and 70% close up shop in the tenth year. […]
Books, LeadershipThe struggles you face as an entrepreneur and business owner can seem endless. You have to worry about sales, marketing, operations, and financing. But these are areas where you expect to experience issues, so the problems that arise don’t discourage you as much as the unexpected challenges that pop up on your entrepreneurial journey. […]
LeadershipThe interviews are up. Out of hundreds of applicants you’ve narrowed down your selection to just a handful of lucky candidates. Now’s the time to be vigilant and look out for key traits that will set your new employee apart from the rest. Here’s our top pick of qualities to look out for in the […]
Leadership, LifeHere’s a secret that will get you achieving your career goals faster: find a mentor. Most successful people you know have gotten to where they are now with the help of a mentor. Someone who acts as a role model and guide, who helps navigate their career path using their own valuable experience. You have […]
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