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Your competition for the CEO role might be on your board | Fortune
[ad_1] Appointing board directors as CEOs was once a “break glass in case of emergency” strategy reserved for scandal, illness, or sudden resignation. While…
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How to Break the Self-Improvement Loop That’s Burning You Out
[ad_1] Self-improvement is a popular topic for entrepreneurs, especially at the start of a new year. Fresh ideas, exciting plans, and meaningful actions abound. Instead of trying…
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Get Rid of the ‘Kiddie Table’ At Work and Treat Employees Like Engaged Partners
[ad_1] This holiday season, it’s likely that you gathered with a group of family or friends. As the table filled and conversation deepened, the youngest members were likely…
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I Once Landed for a Business Meeting Already Exhausted and Knew I’d Made a Mistake
[ad_1] The flight was good—on time and uneventful. I landed stiff, dehydrated, mentally fried, and annoyed at myself for packing last minute in too much of…
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End the Work Year with Gratitude and Apologies
[ad_1] There once was an employee who realized how hard it is to apologize after he offended a colleague recently by dashing off an email and…
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Why Reliability Is the Real Growth Strategy
[ad_1] Every founder feels pressure to reinvent, to launch something new, move faster, or chase the next big idea. But in my experience building…
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Leaders, Here’s How to Identify the Habits That Are Creating a Bottleneck in Your Business
[ad_1] Let’s be honest, most entrepreneurs say they want freedom, but their business still depends on them for every key decision. If you’re the one everyone calls when…
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The Question Leaders Should Be Asking Their Teams After Taking a Risk
[ad_1] Leaders are usually clear about what they want. Take risks, speak up, and challenge the plan. If you’re feeling especially bold, then you might encourage the big, scary…
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How to Get Product Leadership Right
[ad_1] Businesses are quickly embracing product operating models in the hopes that a new way of thinking will afford them an edge in an…
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The Hidden Costs of an “Always On” Workplace Culture
[ad_1] Be honest. Are you someone who can’t slow down? Perhaps you are non-stop busy because you “just care,” you’re responsible, or there’s so much to do. Slowing down feels irresponsible, indulgent, or risky. So, you do…
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A Self-Sufficient Business Starts With Systems Before Scale
[ad_1] Here is a truth I have seen repeatedly: Scaling without systems is chaos with a marketing budget. Every business owner wants to grow. It feels…
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3 Ways Founders Can Choose the Right Sales Channel, According to a CEO
[ad_1] Choosing the right first sales channel can shape everything that follows for a small business. Many founders get stuck debating whether to start…
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Why Mastering Alignment in Marketing Is The Key to Scaling Smarter
[ad_1] This article was written by Jim Mitte, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization member in Detroit. Mitte is also the founder and CEO of Turtlehut, which provides internet marketing…
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The Communication Rule Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos Always Followed—and Most People Ignore
[ad_1] Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos talked, so people listened. Customers don’t care about “speeds and feeds,” Jobs would remind his teams at Apple. “People don’t just want to buy computers. They…
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Profit First Doesn’t Mean Margin Last. Here’s How to Build a Margin-First Mindset
[ad_1] Every business owner says they want to grow revenue, but what they really want is to grow profit. The two are not the same. Chasing…
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The 2025 Gift Guide That Will Elevate Your Business Relationships
[ad_1] Skip the branded mugs and generic gift baskets. Shop this list to show clients, vendors, and colleagues you actually pay attention. We have…
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The Powerful Lesson on Culture a Manager Shared That I’ll Never Forget
[ad_1] It happened after a meeting that felt…off. Nothing exploded. No one yelled. However, the energy was tense. People talked past each other, and…
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What Leaders Reward Shapes Company Culture
[ad_1] I recently met a new friend named Dana. He’s a Boston duck boat tour guide, a “conDUCKtor,” whose job is to educate people…
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Why Digital Product Development Needs Strategic Oversight
[ad_1] Digital product development is moving faster than ever, and many businesses are just getting started. Research shows that investments in optimization remain at…
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5 Leadership Lessons from ‘Professor Messi’
[ad_1] This article was written by Evan Nierman, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization member in South Florida. He is the CEO of Red Banyan, a global PR firm specializing…