Leadership Archives

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3 Ways Startup CEOs Can Develop a Better Investor Relationship

May 30, 2023
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Greg Beaufait

Tags: Investors, Leadership, Startups, Venture Capital,

Investors play a large role in company success. Develop your investor relationship with more transparent and proactive communication using these 3 tips.

A trash can used for feedback is not something Courageous Leaders use.

The Feedback Follow-Through of Courageous Leaders

March 28, 2023
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Lee Eisenstaedt

Tags: Communication, Leadership, Management, Professional Development,

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

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The Benefits of Generalist Leadership and How to Cultivate It

March 20, 2023
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By David Spitulnik

Tags: HR, Leadership, Professional Development,

Growing and developing leaders may mean encouraging talent to move around the company, break through silo walls and peer beyond company ramparts.

Becoming a Board Director: Advice from Active Board Directors

February 15, 2023
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Stephanie Olexa and Bruce Werner

Tags: Business Operations, Governance, Leadership, Professional Development,

There is an increasing supply of qualified candidates looking for their first board seat with a private company. Experienced board directors understand how the process works and what to expect. […]

Developing a Risk Management System

January 15, 2023
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Bruce Werner

Tags: Business Operations, Governance, Leadership, Risk Management,

Business owners have little time to ponder unlikely events. It’s up to the board and management team to manage business risks continuously.

Balancing Company Culture and Growth

September 12, 2022
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By David Spitulnik

Tags: Culture, Growth, HR, Leadership,

As companies grow, culture can get lost. Learn to maintain company culture and embrace disagreements as more voices enter the room.

Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Dealing with Business Conflicts

November 22, 2021
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Bruce Werner

Tags: Leadership, Management,

How should business conflicts be handled? Instead of responding to “fight, flight, or freeze” instincts, it’s best to address these situations with care. Find out how to handle family and non-familial conflicts in a business environment.