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How to lead when you're not in charge (and why you might have to)
Can you lead when you're not in charge? Is it possible to command respect when you have no authority? Can you be a leader without being the boss?
Amy Rigby
Ready to wrap up? Here's how to develop a startup exit plan
It’s a situation every successful entrepreneur will find themselves in someday…
Jo Foster
Your crash course to starting your own business.
Running your own biz – it’s the dream, right? Even the latest World Happiness Report ranked those who run their own show as some of the happiest and most fulfilled. If you’ve got a viable idea and know how it will bring home the bacon (or just ‘make money’), that’s definitely a starting point. However to really make sure you nail your business dreams, we’ve rounded up a few startup pearls for you. Take our crash course to check if you’re really all ready to go.
Jo Foster
What is transformational coaching?
210 coaching clients, most of whom had experienced transformational coaching -- which we will continue to define in a moment -- were surveyed about their experiences after the coaching by the International Coach Federation.
Ted Bauer
What was Steve Jobs’ leadership style?
There are a number of things that Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, is remembered for. His signature black turtleneck, his drive for constant innovation, and undoubtedly, his leadership style.
Kat Boogaard
22 exit interview questions to get the most helpful feedback
It was the news you didn’t want to hear: One of your employees is leaving.
Kat Boogaard
How to stop self sabotage from wrecking your dreams
There’s a promotion you really want, but you wait so long to apply that you miss the deadline.
Amy Rigby
Conquer the thought, “I don’t know what to do with my life”
“I don’t know what to do with my life” is a thought I’ve had many times, usually at the cusp of some big transformation in my professional or personal life.
Amy Rigby
Three Wonder Woman attitudes that will help you succeed as an entrepreneur
Just in case you’ve been a castaway on a deserted island for the past few months, we’ll let you know that Wonder Woman hit cinemas, and it was kind of a big deal.
Catie McHugh
Why do some successfully crowdfunded projects still fail?
Crowdfunding continues to be a super-popular method for inventors, entrepreneurs and creative artists to get their projects out into the world. Essentially, you can place your concept on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, where they can gain traction from ‘backers’ (i.e. regular people) who like the cut of your jib, and will provide funding to help you realise your project. Typically, the reward for funding is the product itself.
Catie McHugh
Startup success: How to predict it and avoid failure
Entrepreneurs are some of the most driven people on the planet, but they all started from the same point: with a passion for their product and no idea if their big idea would be a huge win or lead them straight back to the drawing board.
Kat Boogaard
Jealousy at work: The telltale signs and how to deal with it
You’re in a meeting at work when it’s announced that one of your colleagues has been promoted. They have a new, important title (and you’re guessing a bigger salary too).
Kat Boogaard
Big picture thinking: develop your innovation and ambition
Most cutting-edge innovations we enjoy today are the result of big picture thinking. For example, you may be reading this article from a smartphone. The development of this type of device is an example of big picture thinking. Rather than add more bells and whistles, Apple CEO Steve Jobs reimagined what a phone could be. He pictured a future in which phones could run any app. Under his leadership, Apple released the first iPhone in 2007.
Masooma Memon
Management by objectives — a classic strategy for modern teams
It’s also a surprisingly positive outlook on doing business.
Michael Metcalf