| Kimberly A. Whitler Contributor, Forbes | One of the most frightening events to tackle is the dreaded networking event. Walking into an event on your own, knowing that you are there on a mission, is daunting. To generate perspective on how to navigate networking effectively, I turned to Ivan Misner, founder of BNI.com (the world’s largest […]
Leadership Lessons: Small Acts Can Produce Big Dividends
| Peter J. Strauss, Forbes.com | As business owners and CEO’s, people often assume we are totally focused on the big thoughts, the major initiatives and the big, hairy audacious goals. True, we must keep our eyes on all those things, but I have found that equal attention to small acts can have a big […]
Leadership As Dialogue, Not Monologue
| Rodger Dean Duncan Contributor, Forbes | You may have excellent technical skills. You may even be innovative and visionary. But if you don’t know how to engage people, you’re toast. The best leaders (regardless of title or lack thereof) have good people skills. They talk well. They listen well. They offer feedback in ways that inspire […]
How Not Leading Can Make You A Better Leader
| By Akta Adani, www.forbes.com | As a founder, you wear many hats: product manager, customer service support, operations, human resources and the list goes on. Multitasking and taking charge come naturally to most founders, especially solo founders like me. Last month, I decided that it was time to move to a new office space. We moved […]
The 3C’s Of Leadership, Innovating With Purpose
| Joan Michelson Women@Forbes | You’re an innovative thinker and want to work in a company where you can climb the proverbial ladder, maybe even to the C-suite. At your current job, you point out unusual trends that could represent significant competitive advantages for your company and you suggest creative solutions. Too often, your ideas […]
Why Every Leader Needs A Second In Command
| By Ken Gosnell, www.forbes.com | Every leader knows the phrase, “It’s lonely at the top.” It’s true that leaders often experience loneliness. Many times, they are the only one who knows everything about every person and situation in the company. When a leader has no one to share their personal troubles or triumphs with, it can drain their […]
Dreading A Difficult Conversation? These 4 Strategies Can Help
| By Forbes Editors’ Picks, www.forbes.com | You know those conversations you dread walking into. The telltale signs are all too familiar: tummy flips, sweaty palms, the profound desire to feign illness and retreat to the comfort of your bed. My clients regularly describe similar symptoms before workplace negotiations and difficult conversations with colleagues (diff-cos for short). […]
Are You Ready To Become A Servant Leader?
| Sally Percy Contributor, Forbes.com | You would be forgiven for thinking that servant leadership is a new idea. The concept sounds very 21stcentury because it aligns with our technology-driven era where individuals are empowered to connect with influential people and organizations in a way that wasn’t possible in the past. In fact, though, the term […]