[November 30, 2019] Most startups are not going to be successful. Around 50% of businesses fail within the first five years of their inception. First-time entrepreneurs have an 18% chance of success. For a startup to succeed, several factors need to be just right. Having an exceptional leader is one of them. Leadership plays a crucial role in… Read More »
[November 29, 2019] Leadership isn’t just about taking positions of authority in the corporate world. You can become a little right in college and excel at it. But here is the catch. Why should students take matters of college leadership seriously? How do they stand to benefit in and out of school? Well, there could many explanations as… Read More »
[November 23, 2019] Since the 80s of the 20th century, leadership has become the subject of sociological, psychological, and economic disciplines, exploring the ways and means of developing leadership qualities of the individual. Of course, sociology discipline studies this topic more deeply. Lots of sociology papers are written, and sociology projects are done on this topic because it… Read More »
By guest blogger Sadako Red [see disclaimer] [November 17, 2019] Just when I was beginning to think I understood people … Last month, I gave a guest lecture on “The motivations of America’s Founding Father Samuel Adams;” not that it matters much, but I’m considered an expert in early-American politics. I gave my speech at Georgetown University here… Read More »
[November 16, 2019] When you’re asked to describe what’s needed to be an effective leader, you tend to cite skills like strong communication, efficiency at delegation, the ability to recognize achievements, and the like. What you normally wouldn’t include on the list is “skilled at social media”. However, social media is an undeniably integral part of our lives.… Read More »
[November 9, 2019] It’s time to debunk the stereotype that introverts aren’t natural leaders. A collaborative study by researchers from Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Chicago has shown that introverted CEOs are even more effective than extroverted ones. Ready for that big chair? Here is how to harness your introversion and help your team reach its fullest… Read More »
[November 9, 2019] In today’s ultra-competitive market of qualified job candidates competing for the same positions, your hiring process is critical. Nobody knows more about the “dos and don’ts” of recognizing and evaluating talent than does an experienced executive recruiter. Here are a few tips from an expert in the field to help you find the best talent… Read More »
[November 9, 2019] Leadership isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would do it. It’s a difficult and often thankless job that requires more than just hard work and perseverance. Beyond fostering traits like charisma, passion, and emotional intelligence, there are a few things you can do to help yourself lead smarter. What makes a leader? That’s a question… Read More »
[October 13, 2019] An entrepreneurial career is exhilarating; you are your own boss, you get to call the shots and you can physically see the results of your hard work. However, it is not an easy sail. Entrepreneurship involves risks, uncertainties, and management of multiple aspects of running a business. This blog lists the benefits of an entrepreneurial… Read More »
[October 12, 2019] The tendency to take control over things and make everything work by a personal set of rules is inherent in each individual. However, there are a number of things that separate the need to satisfy our dictatorial desires and the dynamic practice of managing the control we have successfully and efficiently. Leadership is driven by… Read More »