Pexels By the time a rising business leader reaches the CEO level, he or she will likely have had plenty of mentors, supporters and advisers along the way. But even at the loftiest heights in business, executives can still benefit from having a coach. In a story for Inc.com, Amy Vetter likens it to sports: […]
Executive Coaching Can Help CEOs Navigate the Twists and Turns of Business Read More »
I just returned from WebDevStudios’ (WDS) 2018 WDS Camp, a company-wide, weeklong retreat. The annual event provides face time for a team that is distributed across the entire geographical region that is the US. As I sat on the six-hour flight home, I reflected on the past week and noticed that nine concepts continued to
9 Critical Concepts for Leading High-Performance Teams Read More »
geralt / Pixabay Organizations today are working hard to develop a core group of leaders needed to carry them into the future. With goals and expectations shifting rapidly in the dynamic global economy, it’s more important than ever for leadership development training to match the demands of the moment while still anticipating the challenges of
3 Leadership Development Trends to Pay Attention To Read More »
Of all the skills an executive needs to successfully lead a business, self-awareness ranks near the top of the list. Leaders who have an understanding of their own emotions, personality, strengths and weaknesses can better engage with employees and clients. Research by Ginka Toegel and Jean-Louis Barsoux, as reported by MIT Sloan Management Review, is
Self-Awareness is Essential in Business Leadership Read More »
From waiters to plastic surgeons, delivering a sensational customer experience should be a top priority – never an afterthought. As a business leader, the experience you provide to your customer has a profound ripple effect on your organization, growth, and success at large. Too many professionals focus intently on the operational and financial aspects of
5 Building Blocks of a Superb Customer Experience Read More »
geralt / Pixabay To build an effective team, you’ve got to do more than just hire the right people. You’ve also got to create an environment in which they can do their best work—an environment where your team members feel motivated and missional. And sometimes, that’s going to require you to offer some feedback. The
How NOT to Give Employee Feedback Read More »
6 Tips for Effectively Managing a Small Business It’s hard work building a business, but you did it anyway because you’re a born entrepreneur. Now that you’ve started a small business though, it’s time to manage it. This can seem overwhelming at first, but it’s not impossible. Read these 6 tips on how to manage
6 Tips for Effectively Managing a Small Business Read More »
TeroVesalainen / Pixabay Recently, I read an article about “Ritual Questions.” It’s a powerful concept–but I think leaders can take the concept much further. As I work with and study great leaders, I’ve noticed they all do something similar. They ask the same questions over and over. The questions are a little different depending on
The Power of “Ritual Questions” Read More »
This post originally appeared on Growth Everywhere, a marketing and business growth blog. In today’s episode, I share the mic with Bettina Hein, founder and CEO of Pixability, a video advertising platform. Bettina is a lifelong entrepreneur and has never held a “real” job. Right after graduate school, she started her first business, which was
How Bettina Hein Grows Video Ad Platform Pixability 100% per Year Read More »
The disruptor conversation is happening everywhere. Every business. Every industry. Every geo. In previous posts, I’ve talked about the importance of being a disruptor because the way I see it, you have two choices – you can disrupt or be disrupted. So, I decided to take this dialogue to the next level. Less talk, more
Take the Disruptor Challenge Read More »
