Michelle Obama Just Offered an Emotional Intelligence Master Class in How to Balance Authenticity and Strategy
The former first lady, psychologists, and even FBI hostage negotiators all agree this approach will make you more successful. EXPERT OPINION BY JESSICA STILLMAN, CONTRIBUTOR, INC.COM@ENTRYLEVELREBEL For Inc. Go looking for advice on how to change minds and win followers, and you'll hear again and again about the importance of authenticity. [...]
Increasing Your Leadership Gravitas Results in More Impact, Less Work
For Inc. Executive presence isn't just a buzzword; it's the magnetic force that naturally draws people to you. EXPERT OPINION BY ROBIN CAMAROTE, EXECUTIVE COACH@ROBINCAMAROTE For Inc. True leadership doesn't come automatically with the role and title. Instead, it's earned by consistently showing up with a point of view, emotional management, and the [...]
How to Collaborate Effectively If Your Team Is Remote
People who work on remote teams face communications challenges consistently. As more and more of our interactions happen digitally, we will continue to experience new forms of miscommunication and misunderstanding. by Erica Dhawan & Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic For Harvard Business Review Read full article...
3 Ways to Successfully Expand Your Business Internationally
Taking your company overseas doesn't come without its challenges. One founder explains the art of scaling a business abroad--and how to avoid common pitfalls. By BY JENNA ANDERSON, EDITORIAL INTERN@JENNAANDERSON_1 For Inc. Read full article...
Bob Moore, Founder of Bob’s Red Mill, Has Died, Leaving His Company to Its Employees
BY ROY CANIVEL, EDITORIAL FELLOW@ROYCANIVEL_JRN For Inc. He created a strategic plan early on for his exit strategy. Do you have your plan in place? Read full article...
Why businesses must embrace the circular economy to build sustainable success
Here's why the circular economy is not just an alternative business model, but instead a blueprint for any business building a sustainable future. By Henrik Hvid Jensen For World Economic Forum Read full article...
Sleep Well, Lead Better
Insufficient rest leads to poor judgment, lack of self-control, and impaired creativity. By Christopher M. Barnes For Harvard Business Review Read full article.....
3 Communication Skills That Will Increase Employee Productivity
Feeling misunderstood? Here are 3 simple communication skills to practice to increase your team's output. EXPERT OPINION BY MANDY GILBERT, FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, CREATIVE NICHE@VERYNICHEY For Inc. Effective communication is a cornerstone of a successful workplace, impacting employee engagement, collaboration, and overall productivity. Read full article...
Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter
A 2015 McKinsey report on 366 public companies found that those in the top quartile for ethnic and racial diversity in management were 35% more likely to have financial returns above their industry mean, and those in the top quartile for gender diversity were 15% more likely to have returns above the [...]
When No One Retires
Something to consider with regard to your employees and client base! You can see the graying of your workforce as a crisis — or an opportunity. By Paul Irving For Harvard Business Review Globally, the number of people age 60 and over is projected to double to more than 2 billion [...]