The first step is acknowledging that talent has already won. January 2, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No matter which 2020 workplace predictions or forecasts you read, people are the focal point. The need to attract and retain talent in a competitive labor marketRead More →
Entrepreneurs always think they can build a better mousetrap. Leaders can be built, too. January 1, 2020 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a chief people officer, I’ve coached leaders for many years, and I always ask, “Do you want to be a greatRead More →
There are systems you can use to step back without slipping up. December 12, 2019 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’ve been in business long enough, you’ve probably heard the joke that entrepreneurs are the only people who would trade working 40 hoursRead More →
There is a method to turning down potential partnerships without jeopardizing your relationships. December 2, 2019 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Just a few weeks ago, I was standing outside of San Francisco’s Ferry Building in the pouring rain on the phone. Torrential rainRead More →
Businesses pour billions of dollars into training every year, but not always in the right areas. November 21, 2019 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Companies pour billions of dollars into training every year, but are they training in the right areas? Recent figures put theRead More →
Align Impact CEO Jenn Kenning offers lessons to live by. October 7, 2019 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Jenn Kenning, CEO of impact-advisory firm Align Impact, about what areas mission-driven entrepreneurs need to look out for or be aware ofRead More →
The iconic American entrepreneur had some magical insights about success. October 3, 2019 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneur, producer and voice actor Walt Disney left a remarkable impact on the animation industry, and his business skills sparked the growth of what eventually became the massiveRead More →
Sometimes, good management is about deciding when not to decide. September 27, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was a young manager, I sometimes took too long to reach a decision. I kept thinking I needed more information. Smart decisions are basedRead More →
Making sure you and your youthful charges are on the same page. September 2, 2019 3 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As an internal-communications (IC) specialist, I often feel like a salesperson, constantly promoting my methods for handling both formal and informal communications to my colleaguesRead More →
Negative beliefs can derail success, but there’s a way to modify them to your favor. Just ask Richard Branson. August 14, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.”Read More →