Thought Leaders

Living

I Let My Ego Turn Me Into a Controlling Leader. Here's How I Reconditioned Myself and Learned to Let Go.

Many of us take the exhausting, brute-force approach to getting things done without ever knowing how to make things flow and unfold naturally in our favor. Use these tips to find a new perspective on leadership.

Leadership

4 Ways to Foster Exceptional Leadership in the Face of Change

Developing great leaders throughout an organization fosters a confident approach to each business challenge and the potential for unbridled success.

Leadership

The Surprising Entrepreneurial Lesson I Learned After My 5 Year Old Cut My Hair Against My Will

Instead of interrogating my little one, media trainer and PR expert, Jessica Abo, took a more curious approach when her 5-year-old cut her hair. Here's what the lesson can teach us.

Leadership

5 Steps to Crafting an Impressive Recommendation and Scoring a Seat at the Decision-Making Table

Preparing a proposal or recommendation for your boss or company can be scary and intimidating — but it doesn't have to be. These five steps help ensure that your recommendations are well-researched and will be well-received.

Growing a Business

Why You Need to Stop Hiring Yourself and Hire for Your Weaknesses Instead

When hiring, it's time to strengthen your self-awareness muscles.

Leadership

6 Ways to Become a Better Listener

Listening is one of the most foundational and critical skills in building relationships at home and at work. It's not always easy to listen well, but with practice, we can all improve our skills. Here's six ways you can start.

Leadership

5 Ways to Turn Rejection Into Resilience

As I've built my company, I've grown a much thicker skin when it comes to rejection — and so can you. Here's how.

Thought Leaders

I Pitched 300 People a Day For 1 Year — and Learned This Impactful Entrepreneurial Lesson

After working myself to the bone pitching 300 people each day for one year, I came out of that experience as a new man — but surprisingly, an unhappier one. Here's what I learned.

Collaboration

How to Improve Your Relationships — Both Personally and Professionally

We all want better relationships, but sometimes achieving them is harder than it looks. Here are four things you can do to resolve conflict more quickly and ensure the people you care about know you care.

Leadership

Are You a Visionary Leader? Here are 12 Ways to Cultivate and Enhance Your Leadership Vision

Discover how visionary leadership can propel your organization to new heights. Learn 12 strategies to cultivate and enhance your leadership vision, including self-reflection, curiosity and effective communication.

Thought Leaders

Why LinkedIn Is the Ultimate Platform to Unleash Your Thought Leadership Potential

Whether you're a seasoned executive, a new entrepreneur or a subject matter expert, let's explore why LinkedIn should be your digital podium for sharing insights, igniting meaningful conversations and leaving an indelible mark in your industry.

Leadership

I Was a Dishwasher — Now I'm a CEO. Here are 6 Ways the Roles Are More Alike Than You Would Think

Day after day, I realize that I'm using the skills I learned there, applying the lessons I gleaned there and performing many of the same functions I undertook there. Just how are the roles similar?

Science & Technology

I'm Approaching Generative AI With a Growth Mindset — Here's What That Means and Why You Should, Too.

As tools like ChatGPT begin to revolutionize how we learn and work, keeping an open mind — and an awareness of advancements and drawbacks — can help us all make the most of the possibilities.

Marketing

So You Want to Be a Thought Leader? Here are 5 Steps to Take

Younger generations are buying from people they trust and who provide value — not brands. They are buying from thought leaders.

Leadership

Being a Better Leader Starts With Becoming More Emotionally Intelligent. Here's How to Do It.

Learn the various techniques that are required to navigate the workspace and your employees through using empathy and mastering relationships.