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…
Urgency, when genuine, helps teams act quickly and meet real deadlines. But when urgency becomes the default mode, it turns into a source of constant pressure. Over time, this leads to burnout, poor decision-making and reactive behavior that harms long-term goals.The best leaders are starting to shift this mindset. They…
You could call Rose Fass, 76, the "C-Suite whisperer" — because she knows exactly what it takes to transform some of the world's most powerful companies.Image Credit: Courtesy of fassforward. Rose Fass. In 2001, following her role as chief transformation officer at Xerox and her establishment of the Center for…
Conflict. Most entrepreneurs see it as a dreaded, disruptive force — something to avoid at all costs. But if there's one thing we've learned from the explosive growth of Web3 brands, it's that conflict can actually become your greatest ally.Especially in the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain and fintech, disagreements,…
I believe that reason is the highest expression of leadership. At this level, intelligence and clarity take the lead, while emotional reactivity takes a back seat. It's here that leaders rise above instinctive responses. This emotional intelligence allows them to process complex information and make smart decisions. Leaders are able…
Women have always faced pressure to meet narrow and often conflicting societal expectations. For female athletes, that pressure presents a paradox — being strong on the court while still being seen as "feminine" off of it."Growing up, I felt like if you were good at sports, people would label you…
Throughout my career, I've seen a recurring pattern inside countless organizations, from agile mid-market players to global enterprises. I'll see talented, hard-working teams in marketing, sales, customer success and R&D pushing relentlessly to hit their numbers. On paper, everyone is doing their job. Yet, the organization as a whole feels…
Entrepreneur traveled to Monaco to watch the E1 race, an all-electric international powerboat racing series that takes place in various locations around the world throughout the year. The league is in its nascent phase — just the second season — with major plans for expansion. While in Monaco, surrounded by…
At 22, I've built two multimillion-dollar companies, raised $1.5 million while taking finals and convinced Miami University to pay me $200,000 to stay enrolled. While my classmates were buried in textbooks and partying, I was burning through sleepless nights and betting on ideas that seemed insane to everyone around me…
At the end of the day, a boutique law firm is a small business, which means that in addition to being an attorney, a founding partner is also a small business owner who must adopt a collective mindset. Our firm works because we work together; if you're looking to level…
In the world of small and mid-sized businesses, every dollar counts. Leaders are constantly faced with difficult decisions about where to allocate limited resources to drive the greatest impact. With HR often viewed as a cost center for businesses, it comes as little surprise that a recent study found 64%…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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