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Full disclosure, my favorite leadership book of all time is The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. The book is in its 6th edition, sold more than 2 million copies, and translated into 22 languages, so I am not the only one who feels this way. I was...

Some social and business commentators and experts refer to our current time as the ‘age of entitlement’.  Entitlement has always been present in our workforce–to some degree. Social norms have changed dramatically over the past few decades. Since we respect, value, and encourage individuality more in today’s world, what was hidden...

With the emergence of the Great Resignation, the turnover rate at companies nationwide has spiked. This creates a workplace climate where many employees are willing to leave their jobs if they don’t feel valued—and Employee Appreciation Day (March 4), presents an opportunity for employers to ensure their teams feel heard...

Marketing people not only wear many hats, have unique skill sets, and are creatives by nature.  They also live and breathe by nuance.  Talking to marketing professionals is like knowing the technical jargon of coders or the medical terminology of physicians.  However, most businesses don’t know the lingo of marketing....

There's no skirting around it, the travel industry was among the hardest hit at the onset of COVID-19. According to International Air Transport Association, the global airline industry incurred net losses of $52bn in 2021 and is expected to lose an additional $12bn in 2022. The total number of passengers...

Ted Lasso, the sports comedy-drama series, can make anyone a better leader, if you can stop laughing long enough to pay attention. At first, I was just enjoying the comedy and the setting in London, but after a few episodes I started to experience something deeper. Apart from earning more...

As topics about the future of work continue to dominate the media, the conversations often revolve around technological advancement, work-from-home, a post-pandemic future, or other similar big-picture issues. When we zoom into a workplace, we find adaptable people who can learn the new skills necessary to succeed. What we’ve failed...

In a survey I conducted of 190 leaders last December, a whopping 83% of respondents said that what they were most looking forward to over the holidays was a break from work and the opportunity to spend time with family.  And it’s no surprise.  According to recent Harvard Business Review...

Yes — the need for digital transformation and overall business innovation is undeniable. Regardless, pursuing these opportunities requires a careful balancing act. Rhett Power discusses a few ways business leaders can balance business innovation with operations when focusing on digital transformation. Nearly the whole world moved to remote work back in...

Establishing and growing a successful business organization requires the collaboration of various aspects. Some of these elements include but are not limited to proper financing, great strategies and ideas, and passionate employees. However, leadership is very crucial to ensure the appropriate management and mix of these elements. In addition, leadership...