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Is there a type of  brain functioning that allows one executive to see a business opportunity that others completely miss, or allows a lawyer to draw a creative analogy that makes a winning argument in his case? What allows one person to have the kind of coherent thinking that stands...

In the last 40 years, business has become the epicenter of our culture, funding most everything else from politics and the media to our religious, educational, and communal/nonprofit organizations. And with this preeminence comes new responsibilities. As business leaders, we can no longer pursue our private ambitions and let the...

In today’s business world, organisational risk is virtually unavoidable. Have you found that you are properly assessing and managing risk, or do you feel like you are continuously trying to get control? After all, your risk management strategy influences how your organisation operates. You need to comply with market, legal...

All executives know data, analytics, and reporting are critical to their operations. Having a solid strategy in place — and the best software to compile the most relevant data and have it ready to share with stakeholders — are key parts of this equation. Here’s how to shore up the...

Selling products that have no visual representation can be tricky. On the one hand, online movie renting and selling offers the convenience of obtaining audiovisual products from the comfort of the customers’ houses. On the other hand, it means operating in a highly competitive niche. So if you are just...

A toxic leader is someone that hasn’t learned the correct leadership style to maintain a successful team, damages the well-being of their employees, and fails to contribute to a positive culture. Unsurprisingly, these toxic leaders can deeply impact the employee experience. Here’s how to retrain them for the better. More...

For companies, being hacked is one of the worst things imaginable. One cyber attack can mean the end of business because it can lead to the loss of invaluable data or even customer trust. Ransomware attacks caused companies worldwide approximately 20 billion dollars of damage in 2020, and your business...

As senior executives and business leaders, commitment is about remaining steadfast and unwavering in your goals and objectives. Whether this is galvanizing a team to achieve a vision or staying focused on hitting a sales target, commitment is about never giving up on a desired outcome. The greatest leaders understand...

Lead generation is crucial for the growth of any company. Yet, it is not enough to have a lot of leads. Quality is what matters. In particular, a quality lead adds to sustainability and improves the sales process in the end.  The definition of the quality of leads is concerned...

Many times the terms personal brand and professional brand are used interchangeably, but there is a difference. As leaders, it’s important to recognize the difference and be intentional about supporting the pursuit of either or both for your team. Understanding the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial aspects of what inspires an individual...