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The ultimate playlist to fire up your entrepreneurial spirit
Everyone loves music, right? Even busy entrepreneurs take the time to add a little vibrancy and music therapy to their day - or, they should, in any case!
The ultimate employment battle: Startup BS vs. corporate BS
When it comes to your career, where’s your head at right now? Perhaps you’re working in a corporate, staring enviously at the Inc. 5000 list and wanting to get in on one of those hot tech startups you’ve heard so much about (or maybe you have an idea to start one yourself).
The true cost of a toxic hire (and how to avoid them)
In any successful business (and especially in an early-stage startup!) hiring great people who thrive in their role and the workplace culture is absolutely critical. A toxic hire (you know, those whose behavior has a majorly negative effect on team morale and productivity, thoroughly poisoning the atmosphere) can have disastrous consequences.
The power of difference: How everyone can be a better team player
Being a “team player” is a pretty standard requirement in most employment, hence its inclusion on seemingly every generic job posting since the beginning of time. While most people can exist as part of a team and perform their duties, some seem to gel just that little bit easier than others - think an office montage of high-fives, team-building activities and jubilant fist-pumping.
The misfires of gun entrepreneurs (and what you can learn from them)
When it comes to running your own show, there are so many moving parts. It’s almost inevitable that at some point you’re going to drop the ball. But what about big-shot entrepreneurs? Yep, they make mistakes too!
The founder should be the best salesperson in the company. Here's why.
If you want a successful startup, then you’re going to need a hot sales strategy for your product or service, and a great team to do the legwork, at least initially.
The double-edged sword that is Travis Kalanick: Unraveling the culture that rocked Uber
Travis Kalanick, founder and (former) CEO of the ultimate disrupter Uber, is gone. Ousted. Kaput.
The benefits (and challenges) of a team with high tolerance
Tolerance. It’s something that we all should practice, something fundamental to harmony between humans from all different walks of life - all those different ideas, expectations and ways of simply existing all have to live side-by-side somehow!
The 3 critical things to outsource when you're starting up
You might naturally think successful entrepreneurs need to spread their time and energy out across all facets of their business.
Nurturing team well-being through meaningful team retrospectives
In an ever-evolving business landscape where global growth prospects remain gloomy,1 companies need to focus on retaining top talent. A good way to do this is to create a supportive work environment that fosters a sense of connection. A team retrospective is effective for managing stress and uncertainty and is a powerful tool for boosting team spirit.
5 ideal team player skills you need to thrive at work
It’s no surprise that team player skills are vital to building a company culture that is productive and positive. In fact, more than 80% of employers say the ability to work in a team is a key attribute when searching for candidates in the hiring process.
13 unique team motivation ideas to improve performance
Finding ways to keep teams motivated isn't a one-size-fits-all gig. Industries have their nuances that attract different personalities, and personal motivations change as we mature. The size of the company also plays a role. These were things that companies always had to deal with when it comes to team motivation. But now there's the added challenge of a massive increase in remote workers.
Five team meeting agenda examples for high-impact meetings
Imagine you walk into a room and have no real idea why you’re there. You recognize some of the other people there, but not everyone. Someone starts speaking, but you're unsure what they're talking about. Acronyms are tossed around that you're unable to decipher. You do your best to follow along, but it’s hard to stay focused.
10 Crucial team management skills & tips to develop yours
"Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people."— Steve jobs.Transforming a group of elite individuals into a high-performance team requires a unique set of management skills. This article delves into the science of team leadership, providing practical tips, real-world examples, and powerful strategies to enhance your capabilities. Through stories and case studies, you'll gain the knowledge needed to develop essential skills, strengthen your leadership, and achieve extraordinary results with your team.
Team management: The ultimate guide to managing calmly for happy, productive teams
Calm team management should be an all-the-time thing, not just during a crisis.On November 8, 2018, project management software Basecamp went down for almost five hours—the company’s largest outage in a decade. But instead of losing their heads, co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson saw it as a “stress test” of the very thing they promote in their book, It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work, and had been practicing all along: calm work.
Unlock your potential: Team leadership skills for success
Honing your people management skills will future proof your career. It's about embodying the qualities that define exceptional leaders. Think about a leader you look up to. What is it about them that makes them great? Is it the way they’re able to make everyone on their team feel empowered and valued? Is it their incredible knack for forging compromises that make all parties happy?