With businesses across a variety of sectors either planning or executing layoffs amid fears of a 2023 economic contraction, it is understandable that business leaders and their teams are anxious right now. After all, inflation is impacting everyone’s bottom lines and budgets, both individuals and businesses alike and some of the biggest companies in the world are experiencing big layoffs. As we move into...

“We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better.” – Jeff BezosExpanding your business’ audience is critical for growth and success. The more potential customers you have, the more sales opportunities you’re likely to create and drive. However, there is one cardinal sin...

With more and more workers choosing to work remotely, it can be a challenge for managers to oversee teams that are not just spread across different cities and states, but often, different countries. With this in mind, here are my 5 expert tips to help you manage your virtual teams heading into 2023.If the pandemic proved anything to us it is that when set up and managed well, remote work can be just as...

EVENT: VISTAGE CEO Summit MiamiThe Science of LeadershipFeaturing Guest Speaker Rachel LlanesThursday September 29, 20228:30am – 11:30amSun Trust International CenterOne SE Third Ave, 10th Floor Conference room, Miami, FL 33131Sponsored by VISTAGE – The World’s Leading Chief Executive Organization Since 1957.Co-Hosts: Maribel Olvera & Georganne GoldblumPlease RSVP no later than Friday,...

EVENT: VISTAGE CEO Forum Boca RatonThe Science of LeadershipFeaturing Guest Speaker Rachel LlanesWednesday September 28, 20227:30am – 10:30amRoyal Palm Yacht & Country Club2425 West Maya Palm Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33432Sponsored by VISTAGE – The World’s Leading Chief Executive Organization Since 1957.Co-Host: Georganne GoldblumPlease RSVP no later than Friday, September 23rd. Why is it...

A solid team is built on trust and mutual respect. How do you, as a leader, lay the foundation? Here are seven ways to build trust in your team.1. Be Vulnerable without FearA large part of being a leader is setting an example. To build trust in a team, you have to prove yourself trustworthy. Acknowledging your own weaknesses is already part of building a strong team. You want to hire people whose strengths...

Retaining Top TalentThe world is entering a talent migration bigger than anything we’ve seen before. It’s called the Great Reshuffle, an unprecedented moment in the history of work where collectively we are rethinking not just how we work, but where we work and, maybe even more importantly, what we want from work. In the end, more people will be doing work they love at companies they feel aligned...

You may already know that coaching for executives is at the core of what we do, but what is executive coaching, exactly? In the simplest terms, it’s a proven method of helping executives reach their potential. However, the simplest answer isn’t always the best. Read on to find out what executive coaching is all about.Who Needs Executive Coaching?No matter how successful the business or individual executive,...

Positivity as a leadership skill is not easily learned, even through experience. If you can make it a daily practice for yourself and your team, you’ll see how it can grow your organization exponentially over time.What makes a positive leader? In short, positive leadership entails building a company or leading a project with a seamless flow of communication, openness to feedback, and clear direction. In...

Micromanagement is a dangerous trap that is easy to fall into, especially when stressed, feeling pressure, or having fewer resources than we think we need to achieve successful results. However, for the seemingly short-term benefit of “progress,” the problems created by micromanagement are long-term and undermine the foundation to personal growth and company profitability.Studies show that ownership and...