Just like in the corporate world, a strong CEO at a nonprofit can truly make a difference in leading an organization to success. Just because the end goal of a nonprofit organization is more philanthropic than financial, top-tier nonprofits are still run very much like businesses and good leadership can […]
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Good leaders are cautious of their actions; they avoid making rash decisions at all costs. But good leaders must also be careful with their language. Words can shape perception. Language can have a tremendous effect on the mood and productivity of employees. Workplace culture is a fragile thing; it can […]
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In recent years, the phrase “company culture” has evolved from a new concept to a buzzword that’s nearly lost all meaning. And yet, according to Forbes, company culture is now more important than ever before. We constantly talk about companies with “fantastic” culture and how a “nightmare” culture can drain […]
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We all know the story of how Jeff Bezos started Amazon out of his garage in 1994. Today, Amazon is one of the world’s largest companies, making it the ultimate startup success story. We have seen the same thing will Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and countless other billionaire entrepreneurs. Such […]
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The globalization of the economy and advancement of modern technologies have transformed the way we do business. Entrepreneurship is now happening at a scale we’ve never seen before in human history. This is why I appreciate how Howard H. Stevenson, a Harvard professor, describes entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of […]
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In a global economy that is more diverse than ever, smart investors and businesspeople alike are always looking for new and expanding markets. While it is impossible to predict with certainty which cities will be the strongest performers, that shouldn’t stop savvy players from surveying the international scene for the […]
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In the age of globalization, companies must expand overseas and take advantage of dynamic developing markets. It’s one of the best ways to achieve sustainable growth. Unfortunately, we’ve seen far too many businesses fail outside their home markets. Even big names have struggled, like Best Buy’s massive failure in Europe. […]
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I’ve met many leaders in my life, and they all share similar traits. Sure, we do things a bit differently here and there, but for the most part, we’re alike. Are leaders born with these traits? I think partly, yes. I have known many young men who grew up similarly […]
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