Antiquated, a bit rusted, perpetually sinking and, by U.S. Navy standards, understaffed, the U.S.S. Blakely (FF-1072) should have been one...
All
Effective Leadership
The responsibilities of owning a business or leading a team are substantial, from making the right choices when strategically planning,...
Why Some People Almost Always Succeed as Leaders: It’s interesting how many small business owners and solo operators believe that leadership is not necessary for their business. A comment we hear often is ‘I don’t have a team, I’ve never thought about leadership.’ Do we necessarily need a team of...
We are taught to win, go for the gold, outdo our competitors, make a difference, leave a legacy. Medals, awards,...
We receive many words of wisdom and advice from our mentors and colleagues regarding how to find happiness in our...
Reams have got written about what entrepreneurs should do when trying to get an enterprise off the ground and grow it. While not every nugget of advice is as valuable as it could be and often suggestions vary significantly, I’ve found that nothing is lost in reading widely. Eventually, principles...
I never knew Aubrae Gunderson. She died on September 26, 2005. It was a tragic accident; she was struck by...
Communities and stakeholders value and expect good corporate citizenship. You don’t have to look far to find examples of companies...
Is the development and focus on our Future Leaders the globe’s most critical challenge? I know this might seem to be an interesting question to ask and yes there are many key issues and challenges across the world today. Many of which are fundamentally essential to our globe. Last year...
This morning I spent some time reading good writers articles. You know an article which is clever marketing. It peaks...
Even average leaders have come to realize that a constant back and forth between intimidation and reward is by no...
Creating wealth while saving the planet. Growing your small business is an arduous task – so tricky that many small businesses do not make it through their first three years. When I first started my custom apparel company, RushOrderTees, I was unsure of how to operate a business, and often...
Leadership is one of the most important phenomena in social interactions. Mills (2005) in his book, ‘Leadership: How to Lead, How...
Why Leadership is the secret ingredient … Every business needs at least one Leader. Logically, businesses with multiple departments need...
The one understated quote by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. with a powerful meaning. Occasionally in life, there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be entirely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart. – Dr Martin...
Nature has a way of finding creative solutions for survival needs. Animals, plants, nature, use creativity combined with practical strategies...
Master your business strategy with these top tips: Until the 1970s, researchers explored the importance of internal resources as strengths...
Why improving leadership communication skills for maximum impact during difficult conversations makes you a better a leader: You’ve probably heard the term ‘Courageous Conversations’ in your business circles, and you may be wondering just what this phrase means, and how Courageous Conversations can help you improve your leadership. A Courageous...
Imagine the last time you visited your most-cherished restaurant. Was the condition of the cuisine the sole reason you enjoyed it so much? Or were there...
5 ways to power-up your business success the Sweta Patel way. Being a startup founder isn’t easy, and one of...