In the rush to improve our leadership skills, a vital area is being overlooked: coaching. In a world where we measure ourselves by solid metrics and perhaps place too much of an emphasis on hard skills over soft skills, the less tangible (yet equally important) results of coaching aren’t always […]
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Every successful leader must learn to delegate. Yet all too often, we hear stories of how leaders work 100-hour weeks, taking on all the work by themselves. Here’s how to break free of the cycle. Delegating can feel scary. We want to make sure things are done “right” so we […]
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Some companies believe that high turnover is simply part of their business model. This is especially true of startups, which run on lean teams and a demanding culture that often forsakes work-life balance in favor of success. But regardless of a company’s maturity or circumstances, it’s a mistake to treat […]
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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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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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