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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
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The One Reason Most Small Businesses Fail. And No, It Isn’t Money
We've all heard the U.S. Bureau of Labor stats: 20% of small businesses fail in the first twelve months, and 50% in the first five years. They're real numbers, but the commonly cited reasons are not why businesses actually fail.The SBA's SCORE program claims the number one reason is cash…
These Are the 3 Hidden Forces That Shape Startup Success — and How to Embrace Them
Building a startup isn't about chasing certainty — it's about learning to thrive in the unknown. Growth, risk and opportunity collide at every turn, creating a dynamic that's as exhilarating as it is precarious. Fragility, momentum and reinvestment aren't just forces at play; they're defining elements of the entrepreneurial journey.My…
Unlock Your Brain’s Problem-Solving Potential With These 3 Neuroscience Hacks
Many entrepreneurs immediately concentrate on the issues at hand, which makes it more difficult to come up with solutions because you're not looking at the whole picture. This occurs as a result of the brain's wiring to identify dangers and focus on the issue, cutting off access to solutions while…
10 Ways Continuous Learning Can Take You From a Good Leader to a Great One
If you've taken the leap into entrepreneurship, you've probably felt the highs of big dreams paired with the lows of some days asking yourself, "What on earth have I gotten myself into?" (I get it — I've been there!) But if there's one secret to building a thriving business, it's…
Want Your Personal Brand to Stand Out in 2025? Do This.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Marketing will always be based on relationships. People want connection. They want to trust who they are working with — not just the business but the person behind the business. The best way to connect with potential (and current) customers is…
7 Things You Need to Know to Start and Scale a Company
I am an HR tech and fintech entrepreneur, and in 2015, I transformed the way employees access their pay. Through my first entrepreneurial venture, DailyPay, I invented and introduced earned wage access (EWA) to help millions of hourly workers access their earned pay when needed for an emergency or to…
The Framework Google Uses to Solve Its Hardest Problems
You're trying to solve a big problem. Nothing seems to work.Hold up! Before you waste more time, you should consider a problem-solving framework called "the monkey and the pedestal." It comes out of X, the innovation factory where Alphabet, Google's parent company, takes its most ambitious bets, and it will…
The 3-Step Framework for Leaders to Lead with Confidence
Michelle, the newly appointed sheriff of a small California town, found herself drowning in responsibilities. Her staff was sprawling, and her boss — a distant city official — offered little direct support. Each day, Michelle faced a whirlwind of problems, from operational challenges to political complexities, leaving her feeling overwhelmed…
Couple’s ‘Happy Accident’ Side Hustle Makes Over $1M a Year
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Toronto, Canada-based couple Charlene and Vince Li, co-founders of gourmet popcorn brand EATABLE™. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. What was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?Charlene: I was a professionally trained CPA with an audit…
What Are You Doing to Close the Gender Pay Gap? Start With These 3 Steps.
Before you decide to post, share and give a thumbs up to honor Equal Pay Day, ask yourself this: What are you personally doing to close the gender pay gap in your organization? Each year, Equal Pay Day is a moment to raise awareness and combat pay inequities. According to…
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Creative Ways Startups Can Earn Funding in Tough Economic Times
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I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…