“Nobody wants unsolicited advice.”    Yet, as leaders, we’re taught that our opinions and feedback drive our business’s success. That we must be at the head of all decision-making and take a stead-fast and assertive approach to our teams in the way we encourage...

Ready or not, web 3.0 is upon us. With it brings a new network of virtual worlds focused on social connection.   So, how will this change the way we do business and how can we, as leaders, prepare ourselves?   Nichol Bradford is co-founder and executive...

As leaders, it’s natural to strive for excellence.    If something is broken, you want to fix it. If you realize you need to grow in an area, you seek 360 feedback or professional development to hone your skills. But what if there’s more to the story?  ...

The next thirty years will bring advancements we can’t imagine.    From augmented reality and the metaverse to enhancements in technology and automation, the sky isn’t the limit anymore.    Whether we like it or not, the world continues to change. So how can...

Most executives and entrepreneurs look to hire employees who have a certain amount of experience.    Even for entry-level jobs, it’s not uncommon for companies to ask for one to three years of experience—the implication being that they’re looking for talent that...

When it comes to sales, most executives and entrepreneurs want instant gratification.    You don’t want the needle to move five or ten years from now, you want that ROI today. But what if slow progress leads to more growth in the long run?   What if being...

Are entrepreneurs the main leaders of innovation?    Conventionally, the most groundbreaking ideas are thought to come from entrepreneurs and executives. But innovative ideas come from passionate and driven employees as well, if you know how to unleash the power...

For most executives and entrepreneurs, the four-day workweek feels like a pipe dream.     When you’re working 50-60 hours a week, it’s hard to picture eliminating an entire workday. There's not enough time in the day to be successful. What about revenue? Employee...

What if finding joy outside of work is one secret to finding joy at work?    Think of the last time you felt true joy. Maybe it was going for a walk at the beach. Painting. Playing tennis.   What lights you up?   So often, your career, family, and...

Mental health and emotional wellbeing aren’t just buzzwords anymore.    Today, mental health is an essential component of the enlightened workplace.    Employees spend the majority of their time at work—whether at home, hybrid, or in the office. It stands to...

If business is a game, how do you play to win?   As a leader, it’s natural to put pressure on yourself to avoid losing at all costs. The stakes are high. Your business is your livelihood. You have investors and employees counting on you.   But the most...

Without mutual trust, it can be hard for your team members to be open to receiving important feedback. They take it personally or get defensive. In most cases, feedback feels like condemnation, rather than a learning opportunity.   Building a strong and...

Wellness is so much more than physical and mental health.     For decades, physical health was the number one conversation happening in the wellness space. Food and exercise were the primary focus.   Over time, the conversation started expanding to mental...

What do you picture when you think of wealth?    For most executives and entrepreneurs, wealth means one thing: having more money. We build our teams and lead our companies to grow and scale as quickly as we can, all in hopes to increase revenue and make more...

Leaders can sense the anxiety rippling through their teams as the impact of the pandemic lingers in 2022 (and they may feel it themselves!).    How can leaders respond in a way that diffuses that anxiety and promotes employee well-being, engagement, and...

The old paradigm of leadership views a company’s role as providing professional opportunities and a paycheck to their employees — and that’s it.    But in today’s competitive, post-COVID landscape, companies must do much more:   Help employees feel connected...

The way we are taught to learn in school may make us poor delegators later on.   Schools often expect students to master all subjects. And if a student isn’t naturally gifted at that subject, they’re advised to put in even more time studying.   When these...

As individuals, many executives care about the big issues facing our world today, like climate change and racial/gender inequality.    But as leaders, it can be tough to make corporate decisions that align with those big issues because the shift in operations...

What would happen if you stepped away from your routine for a full week… to focus on crafting your future?    For some leaders, this might sound like a dream — but challenging. In our busy world, it’s a rarity to dedicate so much uninterrupted time to thinking...

Though adopting a hybrid model sounds like a natural solution for this period of uncertainty, it’s more complex than it seems.  Without knowing how COVID-19 will progress in 2021, leaders are scrambling to decide whether to reopen offices or to allow employees to...

You might be familiar with the idea that the events of your past (particularly of your childhood) continue to impact you today. But did you know that the same is true for culture challenges in your organization?    The events and attitudes that shaped your...