Leadership

If you having been leading your company as a CEO for any amount of time, then one thing is certain: your email box is full! Oftentimes we will even go through that email box and empty it out. But the problem is, that as we do this as quickly and efficiently as we possibly can, […]

As a CEO, a large part of what you do is communicate. You are in board meetings, investor relation meetings, and general public relations. You do it all. With all the communicating you do, the one thing you don’t want to do is misuse a word. It can lead to public embarrassment and a lack

Here’s a great article to get things in perspective as we consider leadership in 2015. Today we have the 8 habits of successful people. What does a successful person regularly do? Well, for one, real leaders take real risks. Yes, these are calculated business risks…but they are still risks. Real leaders do not sit back

Here’s an interesting write up from strategy + business on a different sort of CEO for the coming year. What might that be? Not necessarily a Chief Executive Office, but rather a Chief External Officer. What is this, you might be wondering? A Chief External Officer is one who deals as a liaison with the

Flickr co-founder and Etsy Board chairwoman Caterina Fake has stepped down from the board of Etsy. Leaving the craft board website was a big decision for her. But her desire to spend time with family and to continue work in the area of cancer research were a big part of her decision. Chad Dickerson, chief

If you’re a great boss, than you know that there are just certain things that should never pass your lips to your employees. These things that can suck the wind right out of their sails. At other times, they are things that can simply turn a positive into a negative environment. Learn about the one

Looking for some great advice from those who have made it? How about great advice from those who have made it and are enjoying it while they are still young? We have some great advice for you today from 10 of the hottest and youngest entrepreneurs around. Take a look at some of their sound

It’s the end of the year, so there are a lot of “Best of” lists coming out. Business Insider has put out their own list of the top 15 books on business that every leader should take a look at. Their list includes books by Richard Branson and Arriana Huffington. Check it out today and

Today we have 10 words of wisdom for the CEO and leadership. Leadership is an essential, crucial element of everything you do. What can you learn from these words of wisdom? Well, take for example #4: Speak often. A company cannot be guided by a quiet and behind the scenes type of CEO. You need

The CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is stepping down in light of lackluster sales and performance. Mike Jeffries led the company to prominence in the 1990s, appealing to young teens and using that popularity as a driving force in their sales. But since then, A&F has struggled. What went wrong? This CEO’s case becomes an

If you find yourself struggling with being taken seriously as a CEO with other people and industry leaders, you may want to take a look at these 9 tips for being taken seriously. They really give great advice…for example, learn how to master the handshake. So many people take it for granted, and yet, when

The hallmark of any reputable CEO is the ability to lead. There is no doubt about this…people will follow a solid leader; not just people in the company, that is, the employees…but also people in the world of commerce. These people can be either customers or business to business consumers. Take a look at today’s

Andrew Leveris, the CEO of Dow Chemical, recently gave the keynote address at CEO2CEO’s summit. With more than 80 CEOs gathered together to discuss issues of productivity, day-to-day business, and leadership, Leveris’ discussion was lively and innovative. This is an excellent address to take a look at as you plan and look forward to leading

The Lean Start-up Conference is coming, and it is a veritable who’s who in the entrepreneurial market. If you would like to get an idea of what people are up to, where industries are heading, and who’s leading whom, then you will definitely want to keep an eye on this conference. Today we have the

As an entrepreneur, you make decisions. Each and every single day…every moment…you make decisions. These decisions can range from where to meet a potential client for an investment discussion to something as (seemingly) mundane as what janitorial service to hire. Decisions are a part of your life. And with so many decisions, you certainly want

Recent shifts in leadership have seen a dip in stock for certain technology companies. Why? Is this the norm for us to see…when a new CEO takes over should we expect to see a shift in public opinion regarding that company? Well, the obvious answer is no, and thus such a result may be telling.

Cultivating a happy work place starts with a happy leader and CEO. But it can be hard to grow and cultivate. Today we have an interesting article that will give you a few concrete ways to build that happy workplace. As you work on this, your employees will thank you for the effort and see

When you are living the start-up culture, one thing is very true…you end up meeting with a lot of people. But these aren’t just any type of people. These aer what we like to call “potential investors.” In many ways, you become a pitch man for your company and endeavor. But there’s a fine line

Do you have it? That one question you like to ask all job applicants? What does it deal with? What topic does it fall under? Do you use it to reveal character traits in an applicant? Look at this question put forth: “Tell me something that you know is true that everyone else disagrees with

A new age is dawning in the task force, that is, the millenials, those born near and around the turn of the century, are now entering the work force. They are a different generation, a different mindset, and you will be working with them. No, you will be leading them. In order to lead you

You’ve heard it before: “The early bird definitely gets the worm.” But being a morning person is so hard. Especially when we are either a night owl or up late at night dealing with international business. But there are benefits to that morning person routine. And some of those benefits directly impact your work place.

If there’s one thing associated with being a CEO, sadly, it’s being out on the greens hitting the golf ball around. And now, as it turns out, all that golf may be causing many companies to actually underperform. Well, this is according to a recent study conducted by a Miami University research group. Such under

If there is any killer to productivity in the office, it has to be social media. Facebook can certainly suck the life out of an employees work day. But did you know a recent Cambridge study discovered that noise in the office space can also cut productivity by as much as 30%! That means all

Shawn Layden, the new CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, recently announced one year later after the console wars started, that the Sony Playstation 4 has clearly outsold the Xbox One. This is significant for a number of reasons. Both consoles were released one year ago, and many people were waiting with baited anticipation to see

Do you know what the chum is in a shark tank? It’s the bits and pieces of cut up fish that caretakers feed to the shark. In a show like Shark Tank, this often consists of people who are pitching their ideas (usually quite poorly) to a panel of successful entrepreneurs and investors. If you

Do you find yourself focusing on the bottom dollar? Is money the true motivating factor in all that you do? For sure, we all want to be successful, and that oftentimes translates to money as the bottom line. But when we do this it’s almost a catch-22. Will there ever be enough money for us.

We’ve all had terrible bosses. Horrible Bosses! And if you’re not careful, they can truly suck the life out of you. Today we have an interesting article on what to do if you have a terrible boss. The interesting thing about it is…most of you are now the boss. You’re in that position of leadership.

Are you on the right side of the chart for success? Are you looking to be successful in all of your endeavors and ventures? I’m sure you are. But at times we struggle with that notion. Today we have a helpful guide for you along the way, an infographic that will be a good, visual

Do you know the very culture and distinctive identity of your company? I know you understand what you want it to be…but you do you know how it’s described by your company and workers? That’s one thing that young applicants are interested in. A recent article encourages them to ask 6 questions to understand the

Leadership is a tricky thing…when you’re in that top position you don’t always have a true sounding board around you. A lot of times you can be surrounded simply with “yes men”; that’s never a good thing. So how do you tell if you are on the right path or not? Perhaps a little self-assessment

After posting 8 consecutive quarters of losses, Pizza Hut has decided to undergo a menu change. They will be doubling the offerings on their menu in a hope to build up the floundering customer base. To mark this menu change and reboot of the pizza company, the have also ordered a redo of their well-known