How to Excel at Your Job

For a lot of people, there will come a time when you think you deserve a promotion or want to work towards one. Or maybe you own or manage a business and want to up your game and excel at your job. Moving ahead isn’t easy, but if you work hard and are consistent, anyone…

Read More

How to Show Leadership During a Crisis: 6 Stories

sad woman sitting with upset businessman in office

In times of crisis, true leadership is tested. Whether it’s adapting to unexpected changes, managing rapid growth, or dealing with the loss of a key client, how a leader responds during critical moments can determine the future of their business. Effective leaders remain calm, strategic, and adaptable, ensuring their organizations not only survive but thrive.…

Read More

How to Handle Employees Who Ignore Your Emails

Stressed frustrated female CEO or boss closing ears abstracting from annoying colleagues or subordinates, woman feeling despair avoiding bothering clients, ignoring solving problems, do not want work

In an era where communication is key to business success, knowing how to handle employees who ignore your emails can be both frustrating and disruptive. You send out important messages, updates, or instructions, but some employees simply don’t respond—or worse, they don’t even open the email. This challenge can erode productivity and create unnecessary friction…

Read More

A Presidential Election Year is a Great Time to Examine Your Management Skills

Woman Asking Question At Neighborhood Meeting In Community Center

When you’re an entrepreneur running a small business, a presidential election year offers a unique opportunity to reflect on and enhance your management skills. The summer conventions of the Democratic and Republican parties provide a wealth of insights into various management styles and campaign strategies. Observing how presidential candidates run their campaigns can offer valuable…

Read More

What Type of Entrepreneur Are You?

group of professionals sitting at table discussing things

Entrepreneurship can take many different forms, whether you’re starting up solo, buying a franchise, or partnering with others. But the common denominator with any new venture is knowing your own strengths and weaknesses and using them to your best advantage. Discover what kind of entrepreneur you are with this short quiz, developed by SmallBizClub.com. We’ll…

Read More

Effective Leadership Through Listening

man listening to team of workers

Between sports, media, and business, I’ve gotten to spend my time around a lot of different types of leaders. Some of the earliest examples were coaches, and many of them fit the classic stereotype by yelling and screaming in our faces about what we should and shouldn’t do. I never liked that style of leadership. It’s…

Read More

7 Leadership Lessons to Help Your Business Win

Colorful game pieces on game board

Over all my years starting, building, and running businesses, I’ve learned a lot. When something worked, I learned from it. If something didn’t work, I learned from that, too. From all that experience, I have put together a list of 7 leadership lessons for business people. They reflect my values, as well as how I…

Read More

7 Daily Habits for Entrepreneurial Leaders

Woman using habits tracker app on mobile phone

Success isn’t just about big moves and grand gestures—it’s about the daily habits and routines that shape our journey. As entrepreneurial leaders, our daily actions and choices have a profound impact on our ability to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and drive sustainable growth. By cultivating a set of intentional daily habits, we can sharpen our…

Read More

5 Leadership Tactics to Boost Performance in Your Organization

As someone in a leadership position, keeping your team motivated, satisfied with their job, willing to go the extra mile to improve their results, and encouraging them to be good team players, are just some of your main goals. While there isn’t one secret formula for improving your team’s results, high-performing teams do tend to…

Read More