Category: Leadership & Career Development

February 15, 2024

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful organization, especially when it comes to scaling up. A lack of trust within a company can lead to numerous challenges, undermining the organization’s potential for growth. It not only affects the internal dynamics […]

February 15, 2024

There’s something that every leader needs to understand about disruption: It is always happening. It is always taking place. It can be easy to believe that disruption is limited to once-in-a-lifetime occurrences, where the world is forever changed. Or that […]

February 14, 2024

If you work with the right people, you don’t need to have all the right answers. I grew a marketing team from two to more than 80 employees in a handful of years. We’re still growing regularly to support Authority […]

February 13, 2024

What is an office potluck? In the small business, success often hinges on teamwork and collaborative efforts towards a common goal. Recognizing the importance of cohesive teams, many businesses are turning to team building activities to strengthen bonds among team […]

February 12, 2024

In every company, employees are an invaluable resource. Not only are they the ones who help startups hit the ground running, working fast and furious to meet outrageous goals, but they also bring an incredible background of education, experience, abilities, […]

February 6, 2024

144 times a day. According to a 2023 survey from Reviews.org, Americans check their phones an average of 144 times a day. Our phones top the list of the noisy & bedazzling things that divert our attention. Each source of […]

February 6, 2024

Fear is one of the most natural emotions. In fact, according to Medical News Today, “The fear response has kept us alive. It is primal, and we should respect it. At the same time, it can be unpleasant and interfere […]

February 2, 2024

“I saw a clear opening with mezcal,” Aaron Paul, co-founder of Dos Hombres Mezcal with fellow actor Bryan Cranston, says. “You ask anyone on the side of the road, ‘Name your favorite mezcal,’ [and] they’re like, ‘Oh, mezcal is…’ But […]

February 1, 2024

A data architect is a professional responsible for designing, creating, and managing an organization’s data infrastructure. If you are looking for a great candidate, crafting a quality data architect job description is a must. A well-crafted job description serves as […]

January 31, 2024

Acommon question among leaders and organizations is, “What type of leader is the most effective at helping organizations thrive?” Often, the focus is on clear leadership traits, such as emotional resilience, courage and patience. These traits are critical to the […]

January 30, 2024

People buy culture. Whether it’s customers looking to purchase technology, potential employees seeking a new role, VCs looking to invest, or business leaders hunting for partnerships, a solid culture is what makes businesses stand head and shoulders above their peers. […]

January 29, 2024

Alright, fellow entrepreneurs, let’s cut through the usual chatter and dive into some groundbreaking, not-your-everyday strategies for truly embedding customer-centricity into the very DNA of our businesses. This isn’t about surface-level tweaks; it’s about radical shifts and game-changing practices that […]

January 26, 2024

Communication is a key project management skill, and one that many project managers might take for granted. If you’re finding that your teams and project stakeholders are unclear on things like next steps, timelines, scope, or objectives, it’s worth looking […]

January 25, 2024

These days, businesses of all types are more competitive and interconnected than ever before. Because of that, the expression “two heads are better than one” is more accurate now than ever. In fact, leveraging unique strengths and resources through collaborative […]

January 23, 2024

You’re probably wasting time. But you’re not alone. About one-third of entrepreneurs spend their time on activities that don’t directly affect their bottom line. Some of this time is spent on things like ordering supplies, but it also includes important […]

January 22, 2024

While many businesses can find it tempting to cut corners, any short-term benefits come at a significant cost. Whether intentionally or not, companies looking to maintain a competitive edge in the global marketplace can engage in an array of trade […]

January 19, 2024

Time tracking is about as much fun as watching paint dry. No one likes bickering with clients and team members about why a status report took five billable hours. But sometimes, having the data from the team’s time tracking can […]

January 18, 2024

One of the greatest benefits of entrepreneurship is the freedom to chart your own path — be your own boss and institute a business culture that reflects your unique leadership sensitivities. That said, such liberty can be a double-edged sword: […]

January 17, 2024

At the start of every project, hopes are always high. Expectations will be exceeded. Deliverables will be timely. Customers will be amazed with the end result and zealously recommend potential clients. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. There are […]

January 17, 2024

When the sun is shining and comfortable weather is calling you outdoors, focusing on tasks at work can become a challenge. Workdays are often long and strenuous, making that blue sky and fresh air all the more tempting to break […]