Stepping into a leadership role for the first time can be as daunting as it is exciting. While many new leaders focus on achieving results, the most impactful lessons often come from what isn’t in the handbook — like how to build trust, recover from failure and communicate with clarity. …
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It’s a new year with new opportunities. As business leaders, many of us, myself included, are reflecting on 2024 and what we want to do differently in 2025. As part of our reflection, I believe that we should ask 10 questions about how we run our companies. The answers to …
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For a business leader, to empower your employees is to give them the tools, resources, support and courage they need to do their jobs well. While constant monitoring and micro-managing may have been a popular management style in years past, today’s leaders are looking for ways to weave empowerment into …
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Whether you’re attempting to settle on a price with an important client or trying to reach an agreement with a potential business partner, negotiation plays an important role in business. However, it isn’t a skill that comes naturally to everyone, and some may struggle to find a balance between achieving …
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Riding the train from Washington to New York this week, I was in the mood to listen to U2’s electrifying performance at Slane Castle in 2001. This video captured a poignant homecoming concert that concluded their world tour in Ireland. Emotionally charged and held shortly after the death of Bono’s …
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Community engagement and open dialogue are foundational to nurturing an ethical culture. This belief led me to establish Civitai, a platform where technology meets creativity, fueled by my lifelong passion for art and a desire to connect with others who share this enthusiasm. Growing up, I was always drawn to …
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The business world is full of ups and downs. One day you’re succeeding, and the next day you’re not. This can be especially true of the culture space, where trends can change daily and consumers’ opinions evolve equally as fast. Entrepreneurs who develop a growth mindset — or the belief …
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When decluttering your home, you might have found relics of conferences and jobs of the past: branded keychains, tote bags, water bottles, T-shirts and hoodies, to name a few. Some of these items are useful. You might use a water bottle you got at a conference while on your morning …
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