The Human Factor in Disruptive Leadership: 5 Tips to Help Your Team in Transition

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Disruption has become the name of the game in business, whether it’s seen in the practices of proactive company leaders seeking a competitive advantage or as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But disruption isn’t just about new products or services; the success of the massive change depends largely on the disruptive leader and how he or she manages all the people involved – … [More]

How Women – and Men – Can Find Power in Their Feminine Voice

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Of the numerous attributes that make someone a leader, a masculine voice is a vital component in the corporate world, a recent study suggests. While some people may view the value placed on “vocal masculinity” as a gender bias in the C-suite, another study found that both women and men prefer male and female leaders with lower-pitched voices. But such data doesn’t mean … [More]

How Can You Tap into Your Superpower? 5 Tips for Becoming a Visionary Leader

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The business world moves fast – faster than ever before, thanks in large part to new technology and higher expectations from customers in an ultra-competitive landscape. And for leaders, it’s about constantly moving their company forward or being left behind. Being “in the moment” is crucial, but one key factor separating successful companies from mediocre ones are visionary … [More]

Capacity Impact through Strong Organization Core Values and Mindset

by Bruce Weber

“The goal is not to do business with everybody who needs what you have. The goal is to do business with people who believe what you believe.” —Simon Sinek As the discussion continues around building capacity, one area often overlooked is the beliefs and values that an organization aspires to hold, which can have a significant impact on the organization’s success. I read an … [More]

CEO Excellence

by Mike Hunter

Being a CEO at any of the world’s largest companies is among the most challenging roles in business. Billions, and even trillions, are at stake — and the fates of tens of thousands of employees often hang in the balance. Yet, even when “can’t miss” high-achievers win the top job, very few excel. Thirty percent of Fortune 500 CEOs last fewer than three years, and two out of five … [More]

The Elephant and the Mouse

by Mike Hunter

In The Elephant and the Mouse, award-winning speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Laura Liswood delivers a thought-provoking and insightful new business guide that explores workplace diversity and offers new ideas for gaining the real benefits from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The Elephant and the Mouse refers to the dynamics in organizations that are … [More]

Big Bold Ideas Create Transformational Change for Nonprofits, Communities and Fundraising

by Richard Tollefson

Nonprofits that put forward a big and bold vision attract aspirational donors looking to change the world. Whether in one’s own backyard or around the globe, a carefully executed process of visionary planning and ambitious priority and goal setting cannot be bound by the constraints of current convention nor perceived restrictions.  The process must set the stage for … [More]

How to Build Leadership Programs for Women in Your Organization

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The percentage of women who hold leadership roles in business, higher education and government grows with each passing year – sometimes dramatically, sometimes incrementally. But every gain holds the promise of more gains, as young girls see opportunities previous generations didn’t. “Each of us stands on the shoulders of all the women in our chosen professions who have … [More]

Is Your Future Leader Working in Your Company Now? How to Grow a CEO

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As companies face new challenges in a rapidly changing world, leadership has never been more important. Business owners and boards are looking for strong CEOs, but what’s the best way to find them? One study shows that CEOs hired from outside a company don’t perform as well, on average, as those who are internally promoted to the top spot. A benefit of grooming a CEO … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: Gestión responsable de oportunidades: una estrategia para que los emprendedores se mantengan enfocados en las oportunidades adecuadas

por Edgar R. Olivo

Para muchos nuevos empresarios, cada oportunidad parece emocionante porque cualquier oportunidad es mejor que ninguna. Pero, para muchos nuevos emprendedores que no han desarrollado las habilidades para apegarse a un camino estratégico, aprovechar la oportunidad equivocada puede alejarlos de alcanzar sus metas. Perder el enfoque en un negocio puede ser un error costoso y … [More]

Responsible Opportunity Management: A Strategy for Entrepreneurs to Stay Focused on the Right Opportunities

by Edgar R. Olivo

For many new entrepreneurs, every opportunity seems to be an exciting one because any opportunity is better than none. But, for many new entrepreneurs who have not developed the skills to stick to a strategic path, taking the wrong opportunity can take you away from achieving your goals. Losing focus in a business can be a costly mistake and managing opportunities responsibly … [More]

Start With the ‘Why’: How Good Project Leadership Drives a Digital Transformation 

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The term “digital transformation” has become embedded in the business world’s vocabulary for companies large and small, as more of them incorporate technology to streamline their processes and customer interactions. Recent research shows 61% of IT decision-makers agree that the global pandemic forced their organization to begin or implement a digital-first strategy. It’s a … [More]

Long-Distance Leadership: Managing a Remote or Hybrid Workforce the Right Way

by Kate Zabriskie

Managing people who work from home is nothing new for many leaders, but getting the mechanics right can be another matter. With a few smart moves, anyone can learn to manage a remote workforce effectively. Move One: Recognize that you may have been thrown into the deep end of the pool without much of preparation. A lot of leaders who are managing remote or hybrid teams … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: 6 estrategias para liderar equipos remotos de manera efectiva

por Edgar R. Olivo

Las empresas se están dando cuenta del potencial de las estructuras de trabajo híbridas y flexibles. Los líderes ejecutivos están enfocando su atención en desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo efectivas para un entorno de trabajo cada vez más remoto. Hoy en día, un líder ejecutivo tiene muchas opciones para coordinar la comunicación entre equipos grandes y dispersos … [More]

6 Strategies to Effectively Lead Remote Teams

by Edgar R. Olivo

Companies are realizing the untapped potential in hybrid and flexible work structures. Executive leaders are focusing their attention to developing effective leadership skills for an increasingly remote work environment. Nowadays, an executive leader has many options to coordinate communication across large and geographically dispersed teams, and achieving success for a company … [More]

Are You an ‘Above the Line’ Leader?

by Stephanie Freeth

Great leaders ask great questions. Conscious leaders ask great questions and listen deeply. Conscious leaders stay present in the moment, untriggered by what happened 20 minutes ago or might happen 20 minutes later. Conscious leaders have self-awareness and an ability to locate themselves in each moment as coming from a state of fear or trust. These qualities of conscious … [More]

Maintain Company Morale in Times of Uncertainty

by Sam Johnson

If the events of the past few years have proven anything, it is that companies’ success correlates with the morale of their employees.  Studies have shown that when employees feel happier and more appreciated, they tend to value their work more, leading to boosts in morale and productivity. At the same time, when employees’ morale declines, they begin to feel less valued in … [More]

5 Key Steps to Manage an Underperforming Employee

by Edgar R. Olivo

It is already hard enough to hire employees during a pandemic, and managing a team under pressure can really test your leadership skills. Sometimes, a small business owner has to do everything to keep the doors open, even if it means keeping a few bad apples around. This may mean being tempted to hold onto an employee who is underperforming, because addressing difficult … [More]

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