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In Pursuit of Happiness

April 9, 2025
/ Commentary
/ By Paul Shotton

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Culture, Professional Development, Self-Improvement,

Explore the balance between longevity, happiness, and risk-taking in life and business, and how poorly designed incentive schemes can lead to unintended consequences.

Board of Directors 101: Roles, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance, Governance, Professional Development,

Serving on a board of directors is a pivotal role in corporate governance, demanding a clear understanding of legal and financial responsibilities.

Common Issues and Strategies in Business Breakups

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Business breakups can be complex and emotionally charged. In these situations, careful legal and financial planning are required.

Invest New Talent in Your Business: Working with Veterans as Employees and Entrepreneurs

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Employment & Labor Dynamics, Family Business,

Veterans bring a wealth of experience and expertise. Learn how you can grow your business today by hiring veterans or working with them as entrepreneurial partners.

Families in Business: Navigating Strategy with Business GPS

December 2, 2024
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Stephanie Olexa

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Family Business, Family Dynamics,

Align your family business goals with a unified vision. Use a business GPS system to navigate dynamics and keep everyone on the same path to success.

What To Do When Your Company May Be Insolvent

September 23, 2024
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Jonathan Friedland

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business,

Suppose you sit on the board of directors or are a significant owner of what was a successful company. Suppose further that the company’s fortunes have taken a turn for […]

Getting More Value From Your Lawyer-Client Relationship

September 2, 2024
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Henry Krasnow

Tags: Advisors, Business Law, Business Leadership, Business Management, Communication, Litigation,

Building value in your lawyer-client relationship requires the right questions and expectations. Don’t just hire a lawyer. Hire a partner.

Shut Up and Listen: How to Practice Effective Listening for Leaders

Tags: Business Leadership, Leadership, Self-Improvement, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

The key to active listening in leadership is to “shut up” and count to 10. This simple exercise discourages interruptions and boosts effective listening.

The Feedback Follow-Through of Courageous Leaders

March 28, 2023
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Lee Eisenstaedt

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Communication, Professional Development,

Leading with courage means being open to improvement. Learn more about the qualities you can develop for more thoughtful leadership.

10 Reasons Start-ups Fail

November 4, 2022
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Matt Niksa

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Planning, Life-Work Balance, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

About 9 of 10 start-ups fail. Do you know why they do? How can entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls? The more you know, the better your chance of being the 1 […]

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