Ethan Hathaway

These days many of us find ourselves working with a lot of remote, contract workers. In other words, we work with freelancers. Apart from the occasional Skype check in, a lot of times these workers can feel very disenfranchised and this can interfere with managing them. If you find yourself in the position of having […]

If you are a young leader in business, then you have to make some choices fairly early. You need to learn if you are going to be everybody’s friend, or if you are going to be a leader in your business. Now, the two are not mutually exclusive, but when push comes to shove some

No doubt there are bad leaders out there in the world. Well, today we have 13 qualities of really, really bad leaders. Why 13? Because it’s such an unlucky number, and if you count yourself as among these types of leaders, than you are very unlucky. Learn from this list and excise these things from

Volatile, toxic managers can do a lot to harm the vitality and progress of a work culture in the office. They can dash the hopes and energy of a group quicker than people running for free cupcakes in the break room. Are you a toxic manager? Of course none of us would like to think

Creating a culture and environment in your business that is not adverse to taking risk is extremely important. Teaching your company to look for risk-worthy endeavors is a way to move ahead in business and succeed where others do not. However, this is a tactic that must be taught carefully and wisely to employees. To

One important aspect of your leadership is determining the overall structure of your company and business. In other words, which structure is best for your company overall in order to bring out the most of your team members. Thus, placing them in their most ideal position of leadership and work becomes a central concept of

If you’re looking for some great reading this week and summer, look no further than the 4 suggestions we have for you today. These books are timeless in that they are impactful on any leader today, and you would do well not only to read one of them, but to read all of them and

Allowing others room to fail is a necessary part of growth. Being a CEO who allows and even welcomes that failure is a CEO who is desiring to nurture a group of people to be the best leaders possible. Without understanding failure, your people will never understand drive, passion and risk. Learn more in today’s

Stress is a byproduct of the job. It comes with the territory. Learning how to manage that stress, then, becomes a key point in any CEOs life, because if stress goes untempered it’s going to lead to a load of issues later on down the road. Take a look at 4 ways to handle your

One of the most important things you can do to stay fresh and creative in the midst of the job place is to have a thinking day. What is a thinking day? A thinking day is when you take time out of your schedule, turn off the phone and the computer and get out to

If you are in the business of hiring people, and as a leader we know that you are, one thing you must be very careful is how somebody “fits” in the midst of your company. Bringing somebody into the culture of your company is extremely important, and well…stressful. Manage that stress with 6 important questions

Are you spending enough time coaching your employees? A great aspect of leadership is developing them to be the next generation of leaders for your company. The only way you will be able to do this is by coaching them and spending time with them showing them how to take the reigns. Here’s a helpful

Here’s an interesting article today on the 5 worst words you can ever say. What are they? “I could never do that.” That’s a barrier being erected right there. When you say that you are cutting yourself off from trying and realizing your potential. Don’t put such barriers in front of you this day. Take

The best leaders are consistent. That’s what makes them so good at leading. They are consistent with their use of time and their partnerships with people. They are consistent with how they treat their coworkers. The best leaders are consistent in their routines and they know how to lead. Learn today what 7 things the

If you are looking to give your office environment a much needed over haul, take a look today at these ideas and tips on how to revolutionize that culture. What does most of it revolve around? Your employees financial future and helping them to understand it better. Take a look at 5 ways to help

Burnout is all too common in leadership. You can have a strong week, and then the next feel absolutely miserable. How do the great leaders and thinkers avoid burnout? Well, they normally apply to concepts: they surround themselves with great people and they delegate to them. Learn how these two concepts can make all the

Apple’s watch has come out and it’s a hit. But why, when another watch before it (the android watch) barely made a blip on the radar? Well, it’s because Apple kept an eye on their opponent and learned from everything the android did wrong. Do you do the same with your business rivals? Do you

Sometimes the best type of leadership is an open leadership. If you are looking to grow as a leader, then you need to open yourself up to those you are leading. Be accessible as well as communicative with your employees. This way you will be able to hear from them and know where they are

Thai Lee is the owner of one of the biggest female-owned businesses in the world, and there is a lot we can learn from her. We can learn from her accessibility to her co-workers as well as her work ethic as she uses neither an assistant nor an executive office. This is a new type

Do you ever find yourself in the position of having to know a lot of information and look informed about a subject you don’t know much about? I bet you do…it’s often a requisite of being a leader who meets with outside companies and sources. Well, we have a great article that will help you

If you want to be the most effective leader possible for your business, then you need to follow three traits that all effective leaders have. What’s one of them? Honesty. Being honest with your employers helps to get them where they need to be, even when it’s tough words that need to be heard. What

Walt Disney always taught that whatever a person does, they should do it well. This is wonderful advice that translates directly to the world of business, and especially customer experience. Take a look at 3 ways you can make your customer experience sing for new found business growth.   Read the full article here: Three

Fast Company brings us a fascinating article today on the homesteads of some of the most creative people in the industry today. As a CEO, one  thing that is requisite and so very important for your role is the matter of creativity. What sparks the creative juices and how do they flow? Take a look

Today, Fast Company brings us a stirring excerpt from a new book on mentorship. In it, Anderson Cooper, renowned CNN anchor and newsman, discusses the motivating factors in his life which helped him develop into the man that he is. He shows the origination of the drive and the work that shaped him. What shapes

Learn about 25 businesses that are designed to help…businesses. For example, you can use Crazy Egg, which shows heat signatures of users on your website and when and where they are leaving your site. This becomes very helpful when it comes to building your site and developing your brand. That’s just one of the businesses

At a recent startup conference, legendary leader Jack Welch shared with the group that as leaders they should be the chief meaning officers of their companies. What did he mean by this? Simply put, that they need to bring vision and leadership to everyone around them so they may impart passion and fuel for the

What are the benefits of failing again and again at your endeavors? Well, the simple answer is the experience. Experience speaks volumes to people as well to yourself when it comes to your beloved business. Learn how such failure shaped the mindset of Steve Jobs and others of similar experience in today’s article. Read the

It’s not always about the money when it comes to taking your company public. What are the added benefits? Well, take a look at today’s article to see this very question answered as you look at the experience and advice from others who have gone this route and seen success at multiple levels. Whether it’s

What does it mean to be a leader in thought today? This is a new area of concentration for many, especially as the internet has been upon us for the past 20 years. Take a look at one article on thought leadership, and especially the definition that Jim Kouzes of the Leadership Challenge gives on

If you are the leader of your company, then you ought to be the first one in line to receive and benefit from its product. To lead a company without believing in its product to the point of using it, sends a very poor, yet clear message to those around you. Take a look at

The general rule of thumb has always been: the more heads involved, the bigger the team, the more problems will be solved. But is that generally the case? A recent study asserts no, saying that large groups only suitable for collecting data, and not making decisions. Some for for thought the next time you need

Studies show that leaders who are present in the midst of their companies, engaged in the lives of their people and an example before them, will develop workers who will follow. In today’s age, when good leadership is hard to find, a loyal following is even harder. Engage your people by being in the midst

Now, more than ever, there has been a push for employees to take control of their corner of the office building. What do we mean by this? Businesses are empowering their employees in really taking ownership of the company they work for, and they are seeing tremendous results. Take a read and see how you