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Business lessons can be learned from NFL players and coaches
The National Football League takes center stage on Sunday evening with Super Bowl LI in Houston. In the spirit of the big game, here’s a look at some examples of leadership among players and coaches,...
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Small business owners need composure to get through chaos
Despite their best efforts, small business owners may face chaotic scenarios early in their entrepreneurial experience. This can come in a variety of areas. Just to scratch the surface, there’s...
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Transparency can lead to trust between CEOs and employees
We hear a lot about being transparent in business. Like an open floor plan in a modern house or office, the ability to break down walls so that all involved are on the same page can create a more...
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Business lessons from Oscar-nominated films and performers
There’s a great quote in the 1991 movie Grand Canyon, when Steve Martin declares, “All of life’s riddles are answered in the movies.” Though the accuracy of this is debatable, there are many lessons...
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CEOs and the art of inspirational leadership
Of all the tasks and goals on a CEO’s to-do list, “inspire people” may not be an obvious entry. The kind of leadership that inspires employees isn’t an easy one to attain. It requires strong personal...
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Solo entrepreneurs may find loneliness in business approach
There’s a lot to be excited about for those seeking a small-business adventure. The concept of being your own boss and building something from the ground up are two big examples. The challenges,...
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CEOs and employees: A matter of trust
Few things are as important in business as trust. In ideal scenarios, clients should be able to trust that the product or service is of high quality, and employees would trust the CEO for the vision...
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Blogging can help small business owners connect with customers
For small business owners looking to attract more attention online, blogging can be a major step forward. It can help establish a social media presence, create a connection with clients and encourage...
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Resilience is essential for long-term CEO success
To consider resilience in business is to acknowledge that things are not always going to go well, despite the best efforts of all involved. This may not be what a CEO wants to contemplate. But being...
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Smart risks can pay off for small business owners
As anyone who has been to a casino knows, risk can be an exciting prospect. It takes some guts to load up a stack of chips and then roll the dice. The more ambitious the bet, the more potential success...
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Women business leaders offer tips on reaching CEO levels
When looking at CEOs at successful firms across the country, one thing easily leaps out: the small number of women leading the charge. Though there are certainly major success stories — Mary Barra of...
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Entrepreneurs should put a high priority on cash flow
Starting a small business comes with countless questions and concepts to ponder and analyze. Among the most essential is cash flow. Caron Beesley describes its importance as “the lifeblood of a...
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How to bounce back from leadership failures
Few phrases are as damaging to a CEO’s reputation as “failure in leadership.” Failing publicly — whether it is tied to a negative business culture, a public relations mess, a scandal or a...
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Tips to make the most out of National Small Business Week
It’s National Small Business Week, which brings a flurry of entrepreneurial activity on social media and events and webinars by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Small Business Week began in...
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Negative leadership traits can derail CEO career paths
When it comes to leadership traits among CEOs, there are universal strengths, like good communication skills, honesty, inclusiveness, respecting others and having a strong work ethic. Just as those...
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Navigating the psychological effects of entrepreneurship
A fear of the unknown may be enough to keep some people from taking the leap to entrepreneurship. For those with the confidence and passion to push forward and start a small business, many other...
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Tips to make the most of a crowdfunding pitch
The search for funding to get a small business off the ground can be a complex and frustrating experience. But we’ve moved well beyond the days of a bank loan being the only way to do it. One of the...
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Business lessons can be found in notable graduation speeches
It’s graduation season, and with it comes the annual parade of commencement speakers. Some speeches are more entertaining than others, but there can be bits of wisdom throughout most addresses. Here’s...
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Small business owners can shift marketing approach during summer months
Summertime has arrived (even if the calendar says it starts June 20) and with the warmer temperatures comes time off and vacation plans for many of us. It can also be an active time for small business...
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Team-building exercises can bring a boost to business leaders and employees
There are some old stereotypes that go along with the concept of team-building exercises. Think the old “trust fall” technique, when people blindly tip over backward like a newly cut tree, trusting...
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