Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This Black History Month, we can learn a lot about how to move through challenging times by looking back at leaders who have experienced their fair share of challenges, too. It takes bravery, stamina, guts and a vision to move through dark eras and emerge victorious. As … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s fast-moving business landscape, the old playbook no longer works. Leaders can’t rely on traditional methods of decision-making, team-building or strategy execution. Success in 2025 demands agility, emotional intelligence and a forward-thinking approach. As I often say, “Leadership isn’t about controlling outcomes; it’s about empowering others … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As someone who’s spent years in leadership, I’ve seen firsthand how critical engaged managers are to an organization’s success. A recent Gallup State of the Workforce study confirms that reducing disengagement among employees boosts productivity, profitability and well-being. The key factor? You, as a manager. When you … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Leadership is no longer just about overseeing tasks or meeting short-term goals — it’s about creating a lasting imprint on your organization. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Global Human Capital Trends report, only 3% of leaders believe their organizations are fully capturing the value of their workforce, despite … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Success today is often measured by financial results and operational efficiency. While these metrics are valid, many leaders find themselves at the helm of thriving companies, feeling unfulfilled and disconnected. Some may even sense untapped potential within themselves or the organization they lead. If this resonates with … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What makes a good leader? Ask any entrepreneur, and you’re likely to get different (albeit, pretty similar) answers. You might have heard that a good leader is strong, decisive, confident and honest. Or perhaps a “good” leader to you is optimistic, creative and forward-thinking. After over 20 … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Lemonlight recently hit its 10-year anniversary, and in honor of the milestone, I’ve been looking back at how much has changed for both the company and my role as a leader. I started by figuring things out as I went along, but my approach to leadership has … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s a quote by Brian Tracy that says, “One of the marks of successful people is they are action-oriented. One of the marks of average people is they are talk-oriented.” I love this quote because, at the end of the day, action is what drives success. It’s … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Here’s something I’ve always believed: the better you know your team members, the easier it is to give them the support and freedom they need to be successful in their work. At my last company, all of my direct reports were with me for at least eight … Read more
Most people (56.8%) around the world identify as introverts, according to a 2020 study from The Myers-Briggs Company. Those with an introverted personality are often reflective and self-aware, prefer to write rather than speak and feel tired after being in a crowd. Naturally, many introverts aren’t big fans of public speaking. Addressing an audience might … Read more
