Regardless of your political affiliation, this year’s presidential election results showcased one powerful commonality: People are starving to be seen, acknowledged, and witnessed. While the 2024 election—like several before it—proved to be divisive and riddled with conflict, it offers an important lesson for businesses and leaders seeking to overcome inevitable friction within their own teams. … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I am going to say something mainstream or even old-school, but people in the business world consider portfolio stability the most important factor in investing. Is that the right move? If you are a rational investor with a long-term vision, the answer is most likely yes. But … Read more
With the pace of technology increasing, building a strong and effective company culture becomes more critical. Rapidly shifting markets and increasingly diverse workforces can cause organizations to struggle to find a strong base from which to operate. As an expert in emotional intelligence, I believe the ability to understand our emotions and successfully navigate the … Read more
An alarming 82% of workers feeling at risk for burnout this year, according to a Mercer study. And it’s clear that this phenomenon is more than an issue of exhaustion. Burnout usually involves the crippling burden of the “shoulds” and “supposed to’s” that dictate how we live and work. Burnout, as I define it, is the feeling of … Read more
Too often though, leaders assume that regulation means suppressing or dismissing emotions, especially those deemed ‘negative’ like anger, jealousy, loneliness, or shame. Paying attention to what one truly feels is a powerful and under-utilized leadership skill. In reality, emotional regulation means recognizing, labeling and thoughtfully responding to the full spectrum of emotions, even unpleasant ones. … Read more
High-performance is a product of many factors. Building a high-performing team is even more so. It’s not enough to hire talented and collaborative individuals. As an organization, you need to cultivate an environment that allows them to be at their best while working together to achieve a common objective. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions around … Read more
In today’s fast-paced and often unpredictable business environment, companies can longer rely on traditional top-down leadership. In its place, organizations are recognizing the profound impact of human-centric leadership—an approach characterized by empathy, transparency, and a genuine commitment to employee well-being. As companies navigate challenges like remote work, mental health crises, and the need for greater diversity, the importance of … Read more
Dealing with a toxic employee can be tricky, especially if you have to manage them in your team. There are so many factors that might be at play, and it’s tough to narrow it all down into one simple explanation. However, I’m going to do my best to walk through it. If this is something you’ve struggled with or it’s … Read more
A little while ago, I came across an article on a reputable news platform that alarmed me to the point of writing a rebuttal to the editors. After I submitted my rebuttal, the editors attempted to revise their article to appear more empathetic toward job seekers. However, despite their efforts, the advice remained fundamentally problematic and … Read more
We’re just off a solid week of the annual Fast Company Innovation Festival and one of the things that stands out to me every year (along with the stellar programming, of course) is the certainty of attendees asking me: “What should I absolutely see and do?” Understandable. When you’re spoiled for choice, it’s tough to … Read more
