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How to set your business up for success so you can step away once in a while. Summer travel season is back in full swing this year, with one in four Americans planning to take at least one vacation thanks to a rebounding economy, easing COVID-19 restrictions and a growing...

Resilience was the leadership buzzword of 2020, and for good reason. While some leaders shone and were totally in their element, many learned that they weren’t as resilient as they thought; and their weaknesses were exposed for all to see. On top of that, many found that real resilience is...

When one thinks of the beach, they will always have a picture of hotels that have great accommodation, beverages with meals, and activities but here is a list of beach resorts that will give you the feel of luxury as well. They are not only situated at the beach but...

CEO’s are starting to realize that they will gain profit, productivity and loyalty both faster and further as a result of one major factor: psychological safety. It’s not just a buzzword, and it’s not a quick fix, but it is the key to creating a thriving culture. Psychological safety is...

Small industrial robots are integral tools for small manufacturers. With these robots, small manufacturers can easily compete with larger manufacturers in terms of quality and price. This is made possible by the enhanced production capacity and the improved quality of products made by these robots. Unlike the large industrial robots,...

As the global business marketplace experiences rapid change, one of the most enduring ways for companies to build resilience is by investing in their most important asset – their employees. With the pandemic disrupting the U.S. economy and automation restructuring existing roles, the ever-growing skills gap is more critical than...

As you may know, May is National Small Business Month. As the founder of a boutique, woman-owned business, I love taking this time to celebrate small business owners, who help drive our country’s entrepreneurial culture and economic health. In fact, as we continue to face challenges posed by the global...

What does success look like? What are the key metrics we have to meet? What’s required of each of us? These questions start to circulate in our minds as we grow up and continue through our working lives. How we answer these questions and define success determines the way we...

Since the publication of my most recent book, Indispensable: Build and Lead A Company Can’t Live Without, last month, I have had the marvelous opportunity to discuss several of the key questions covered in the book with several fellow thought leaders. This 5-part article series captures the essence of those...

We were all fooled growing up in grade school. In your early years between the ages of 5 and 8, if your parents wanted to know whether you were considered ‘gifted’, you were given an Intelligence Quotient Test. Your score was, and still is, believed to be a valid indicator...