For decades, leaders were expected to focus on one thing: financial results. But we are now in the midst of an ethical revolution. Leaders are increasingly held accountable for poor behavior, and companies are pushed by employees, governments, and customers to step up and adopt a multi-stakeholder approach that serves social purposes as well as investor demands. Canned codes of…
How To Speak Up And Stand Out In The Workplace Do you have trouble speaking up for your needs in the workplace? How about pushing back and saying no when you need to? Do you consider yourself to be a nice person, but constantly second-guess yourself? If so, then Dr. Lois Frankel is someone you need to know. After all, she has helped tens of thousands…
4 Signs You’re Succeeding at Your Internship You’ve just begun to settle into the routine of your internship. But even if the sleep and coffee deprivation is beginning to wear you down, don’t despair! There’s a good chance that your internship is going better than you think it is, especially if you’ve been proactive in the workplace. Here are four…
A Guide to Building a More Resilient Business In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, we have become painfully aware of the fragility of supply chains, health care, and other critical systems. Many leaders have announced the intention to build back their businesses more resiliently, but not many know how to do so. Few business schools teach resilience, and today’s…
5 Lessons That Will Stay With Entrepreneurs After the Quarantine I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people express their excitement about things returning “back to normal.” But I’ll be honest with you – that’s the last thing I want. I want our lives to be even better than they were before. I want all of us to…
Brooklinen’s Founder On How She Disrupted An Industry And Successfully Pivoted Her Career These days, most people are spending a bit more time at home, and in doing so, paying more attention to their surroundings. Personal sanctuaries have become much more of a focus, and consumers are narrowing in on the most personal place that exists within the home –…
How to Make Smarter Business Decisions in Chaos How does a business leader strategize in chaos? It’s a question many of us are facing as we currently shelter-in-place and navigate a volatile world economy. As Mark Cuban noted, though, some of today’s most influential startups began during the last recession. Moving forward, leaders need to both respect the moment and lean into the next…
12 Strategies for Becoming a Sought-After Speaker How do you break into the world of speaking engagements to grow your brand? Make the Pitch “Draw up a list of all the professional organizations in your industry, and make note of when and where their annual conferences occur. If it makes sense for you, draw up a proposal for a panel…
5 Lessons To Make The Most Of Working From Home Even before COVID-19 hit, 4.7 million Americans worked from home. And now that number is astronomical, as many have been forced to stay home—some indefinitely, depending on their work situation. But with this new normal, chances are good that even when COVID-19 has truly subsided, many companies will want employees working…
What to Do When You’re Not Feeling Super Motivated About the Post-Grad Job Hunt We’ve all been there. You’ve submitted a dozen applications, sent countless “connect” invites on LinkedIn, and gone to the umpteenth virtual networking event, all without getting a single hit. The job or internship hunt can be wildly frustrating, especially when you feel like you’re getting absolutely nowhere. If you’re drained and need…