Executive Leadership Blog
Timing Is Everything: Why Some Technologies Fail (At Least Temporarily)
“What is one failure you had as an entrepreneur, and how did you overcome it?” I was asked this question for an interview with Ideamensch, an online community of people with ideas that inspire action among others in their communities. My response was this: “We started...
Are You Living Your Greatest Story?
As I was running along a lake in downtown Austin earlier this summer, I passed a message on the trail. It read “Live a great story.” If you’re a resident of Austin, you may recognize the phrase. From the HOPE Outdoor Gallery to bridges and other places around the city, you may spot the message.
How to Bring Mindfulness to Your Company’s Leadership
So you’ve heard about the mindfulness movement, and perhaps come to the conclusion that it might benefit the employees of your company. If you are trying mindfulness for the first time, it might be a good first step to try out some mindfulness exercises with company leaders to better determine what people find most effective.
It’s Okay to Switch Between Leadership Styles
For many decades, an abundance of research has been conducted on the topic of leadership — or, more specifically, which leadership style is most effective in the workplace. Some researchers believe skilled leaders should be able to relatively easily transition between two leadership styles, namely dominance and prestige, which fall in line with the coercive and coach leadership styles, respectively.
How to Achieve the Ideal Work-Life Balance
Struggling to achieve the ideal work-life balance always seems like it’s a top priority for busy executives. It can be challenging, but making deliberate lifestyle choices can help leaders fully enjoy their work, family, and community. Get Outside During the Workday...
What’s Your Leadership Style?
If you’re a business leader, take a step back and think about some of the traits you display in the workplace. Do you enjoy teaching your employees about the business? Do you always consider how your business decisions could impact your employees? These traits and more are examples of a coaching leadership style or an emotional leadership style, respectively.
Think Like a Startup: Growing Your Business for Success
If you need to reinvigorate your business, have you ever thought of utilizing startup culture as part of your business plan? According to TechTarget, startup culture is a workplace environment that values creative problem solving, open communication, and a flat...
How Great Business Leaders Can Foster Creativity
Creativity is an important driving force in the business world. Are you looking to find the next breakthrough creative solution for your business? Here are a few ways business leaders can encourage creativity.
Create Positive Change: Leading by Example
Leadership puts you regularly in the spotlight with colleagues and employees. Since many eyes are frequently on you, the best method to lead is by example. Not only does this put you in a positive light, but it encourages your employees to model their own behaviors after you.
The Various Platforms Leaders Get Their News
With so many news outlets and mediums to choose from how does a leader effectively keep on top of world news, national news and industry news? Here are a few key outlets and efficient ways to keep you in the loop.
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