Category: Management

February 20, 2024

After experiencing burnout in 2017 due to excessive work, I turned to daily long walks in nature as a form of recovery. This simple yet profound activity has since become an integral part of my routine, not only aiding in […]

February 20, 2024

The human mind is incredibly powerful in shaping our feelings and behavior, which is why your mindset can make all the difference in your level of success as well as your daily happiness. In fact, your mindset even affects those […]

February 19, 2024

Introduction To discuss empowerment in product management, I find it helpful to distinguish three main levels of decision-making authority, product delivery, product discovery, and product strategy, as the model in Figure 1 shows. Level one represents the authority to decide […]

February 19, 2024

I’ve been thinking about the alchemy of impactful partnerships a lot lately: We’ve been lucky to have some amazing partnership wins over the last decade — and plenty of failures, too. Over time, my team and I have gotten better […]

February 16, 2024

Establishing your brand as a leader in your industry is more crucial than ever. Around two-thirds of marketers — about 66% — recognize thought leadership as a “top priority” for their marketing organizations, but only some know what steps they […]

February 16, 2024

What is disruption in small business? Entrepreneurs and startup junkies are always going on about the power of disruption – and when the media report stories about disruptive innovation, it’s widely assumed the term is just a synonym for innovation. […]

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 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

The digital world is obsessed with trends. Trending videos, sounds, images, backgrounds — you name it. Trends change overnight and without notice; act quickly or you’ll be left in the dust by the algorithm. As much as capitalizing on a […]

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 14, 2024

Staying ahead in the competitive hiring market is crucial for small- and medium-size businesses (SMBs). The right team can propel your business to new heights, but finding the perfect match can be a challenging task. In this article, we’ll explore […]

February 13, 2024

Amajor decision potential business owners must make when considering a franchise is determining what type of business they should run. There are thousands of brands and concepts, but franchises generally fall under two business models: “brick-and-mortar” and “service-based.” Think about […]

February 13, 2024

Sometimes a project can feel like a three-ringed circus. You are managing the schedule, the budget, and the requirements, and at the same time, you’ve got to consider the stakeholders, team members, and the organization. In this Manage This podcast, […]

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

Trend forecasters identify the macro social, economic, and cultural shifts that will impact an ever-evolving consumer landscape, providing context to understand how and why consumers’ views and priorities change year over year. This year, trend experts already seem to agree […]

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 9, 2024

After over 60 years in business, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the supercar company is still going strong — selling more cars every month than it can produce, even after increasing production twice in 2022. Amidst inflation, rising interest rates, […]

February 7, 2024

Growing potatoes for a living is a big enterprise like some other agricultural business ideas. The American harvest was worth $4.06 billion USD in 2021. With potato prices rising, these are good crops, and commercial farming is fairly straightforward. Simple […]

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 […]