Tag Archives: leadership
Advice to Founders and CEOs from Sequoia: “Coronavirus, The Black Swan of 2020”
Here is a note that was sent by Sequoia to its Founders and CEOs to provide guidance on how to ensure the health of their business while dealing with potential business consequences of the spreading effects of the Coronavirus. Dear Founders & CEOs, Coronavirus is the black swan of 2020. Some of you (and some […]
Why Bad Audio Is Bad for Your Business
It can mean lost time, money, and angry customers-which no business can afford. “Can you hear me?” “Sorry, can you say that again?” Chances are high that you’ve said or heard one or both of these statements during a phone call or video conference. Odds are you’ve also had to repeat yourself, try dialing in […]
Digital Transformation is Not a Technology Makeover. It’s a Business Revolution
Businesses from every industry are quickly engaged on a battleground where legacy business models are bound to fail or stay behind and digital transformation brings an incredible potential for growth and profitability. Technology, without a doubt, plays a critical role in enabling such change, but technology alone does not guarantee transformation. This journey must embody […]
5 Mental Exercises to Strengthen Your Emotional Fitness
Achieve the mindset that allows you to not just endure chaos, but to thrive in it. In times of crisis, there are those who become overwhelmed by fear and those who rise to the occasion. They know that they have the mindset to not just endure but to thrive in the middle of chaos. They […]
5 Ways to Get to the Heart of Emotional Marketing
Done right, emotional marketing helps marketers differentiate and compete in this changing environment, and conveys a brand’s values, interests and passion. Emotional marketing tells a story that connects with an audience in a human or personal way. With consumers increasingly making buying decisions driven by feelings rather than logic, emotional marketing creates meaningful relationships that […]
How to tell a compelling story in a business setting
Make quarterly results exciting by following these tips. When you were a child, you probably had a favorite story. My daughter loved The Wizard, the Fairy and the Magic Chicken. Now that you’ve grown up, you may still love a good story—maybe a novel you read recently, or a movie you saw. But if someone […]
The Leadership Difference Between Being Accessible and Available
Ever had a manager who told you they had an “open-door policy?” Who knows, maybe you’ve even declared that yourself. The open-door policy implies that your team members or colleagues can come to you with anything. That desire to be a transparent and open leader is admirable. The problem starts when people knock on the […]
Bully Manager? Learn How to Stop Her
Death and taxes have traditionally been viewed as the two guarantees in life, but I think a third item has officially made the list: change. I overheard the bully manager berating an employee in the back room. Apparently she didn’t hear me enter the bookstore, or then again, maybe she did. The bully manager emerged […]
6 Ways to Build Trust During Organizational Change
Death and taxes have traditionally been viewed as the two guarantees in life, but I think a third item has officially made the list: change. The pace of change accelerates with each passing, day, month, and year. The exponential growth of technology has enabled new products, services, and businesses to rise to prominence in short […]
When Burnout Is a Sign You Should Leave Your Job
You have the right to have work that enriches and enlivens you, rather than diminishing you. This is my own personal declaration of human rights at work. It informs everything I do as a coach, management professor, and human being. Yet it’s surprisingly controversial. Managers and employees in organizations around the world have bought into […]