Idea generation and brainstorming are the first steps towards innovation, but execution and implementation are also important parts of the process. It’s an area where many organizations struggle — moving from the creative brainstorm into prototyping or building actual systems. In an article first published in the MITSloan Management Review and summarized in a recent […]
As a business leader, mastering the art of persuasion is a valuable skill. Whether in the boardroom, a sales presentation, or a company-wide staff meeting, winning over an audience is a feeling of accomplishment. In a recent Inc.com post, Sims Wyeth, author of The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking, identifies four principles employed by persuasive people […]
As a business leader, you know and understand the value of doing more with less: Focusing on productivity and efficiency, while keeping costs down and profits up. In a recent post, Gregory Kennedy, vice president of marketing at Tapsense and Entrepreneur contributor, provides five tips to help you grow your businesses without piling on additional […]
Innovation is a hot topic among business leaders. There are dozens of companies advising on innovation and countless books on ways to innovate. If you’re serious about innovating your company to prepare for future opportunities and growth, you’ve probably had discussions with your executive leadership about change management and visioning. In a recent Inc.com post, […]
As more and more organizations shift to telecommuting, business leaders need to learn new ways of managing remote teams. In a recent Inc.com post, Laura Montini interviews Ryan Holiday, founder of marketing agency Brass Check, to get his insights into making the virtual office environment work for your business. Over the past three years, Holiday […]
In the life of a business leader, there will be unproductive days. Despite our best efforts to stay ahead of the uncertainties that come with running a business, occasionally everything seems to go sideways. Unproductive days are never welcome. They can negatively affect your organization’s success, rattle your self-confidence, and elevate stress levels when deadlines […]