Running a business can be an exhilarating and rewarding journey, but it can also bring a unique set of stressors. While the beginning stages of a business can be exciting and feel full of possibilities, the realities behind the day-to-day grind of owning and operating your own business can take a massive toll. According to … Read more
It is easy to fall into a way of thinking that we are this kind of person or that kind of person. At work, we often embrace certain identities: “I am the tough leader who takes no bulls**t.” “I am the caring leader who always takes my team out for birthday lunches.” “I am the … Read more
If the current year is anything to go by, 2024 is shaping up to be a monumental challenge, especially for business leaders. From navigating the uncharted terrain of economic and geopolitical uncertainty to adapting to revolutionary shifts in stakeholder perspectives and the sweeping advance of AI across every imaginable sector, leaders will most certainly have … Read more
High-performing teams—streamlined, powerful, and productive—are an easily achievable goal. Organizations can access these potent forces by following a few key directives. How? We’ve delved into real-life experiences of several experts, asking them what they found successful in strategies they’ve implemented. From professional leadership coaches, speakers, and authors, sharing the wisdom gained from years in the … Read more
As we bid farewell to 2023’s roller-coaster ride, leaders stand at the precipice of a new year filled with uncertainties and opportunities. Success depends on the approach you take. The ongoing impacts of the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and other challenges were testing and transformative through 2023, demanding adaptive leadership and strategic foresight. … Read more
As employers gear up for 2024, one of the top items on their agenda should be building a comprehensive benefits package that satisfies their workforce’s pain points. Many employers have already expressed a desire to improve their retention and engagement. For instance, 87% of small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders said it was the most … Read more
Peter Drucker, one of the most respected management thinkers of the 20th century, wrote, “Management’s task is to make people capable of joint performance, to make their strengths effective and their weaknesses irrelevant. This is what organization is all about, and it is the reason that management is the critical, determining factor.” Most people agree … Read more
For leaders, the holiday season is the ultimate test of how we manage stress. It’s the “most wonderful time of the year,” but also, the time when business and family obligations increase in tandem. It’s all too easy to burn the candle on both ends, which can be kryptonite for morale. The onus is on … Read more
Rich Horwath is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute where he serves leadership teams as a strategy workshop facilitator, executive coach, and strategic advisor. He is also a keynote speaker and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Below, Horwath shares five key insights from his new book, Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, … Read more
Susan David, PhD, often references the South African greeting she grew up hearing Sawubona, while describing her pioneering work on emotions. It means: “I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into being.” Then, she shares that we can’t see each other until we see ourselves. “A core part of Sawubona is the … Read more
