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Talent vs skill — which is more important?
Many people use the terms talent vs skills interchangeably. For example, you could hear someone say “she’s a really talented marketer” or "he’s a highly skilled accountant”. But there’s a massive difference between talent and skill.
Bev Campling
What makes a team successful?
You can’t just assemble a team of superstars and expect them to make magic. (Just ask the numerous sports teams that wrongly thought they could bankroll their way to a trophy.)
Michael Metcalf
11 leadership styles (and the one that rules them all in a crisis)
Think of all of the different leaders that you’ve interacted with, and you’ll quickly realize that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all mold for leadership.
Kat Boogaard
4 reasons kindness is a crucial ingredient in the startup recipe
How much have you thought about kindness lately? To a busy entrepreneur, perhaps it doesn’t mean a whole lot outside of it being something warm and fuzzy that you experience every now and then. The truth is, however, that kindness may be one of the most untapped commodities in business.
Catie McHugh
How to improve emotional intelligence in 20 minutes a week
Ever notice how some people seem to have an uncanny ability to read the room? They are masters at making others feel comfortable and utilize their understanding of people to guide their interactions in professional and personal settings.
Tiffany Franklin
10 skills you need to thrive in the gig economy
If you’ve ever called a Lyft, had Postmates bring food to your door, or ordered a logo on Fiverr—you’ve participated in the gig economy.
Amy Rigby
Democratic leadership style: What it is and why it's the best in 2024
If you’re looking to be the type of leader who creates a team where employees are passionate and innovative in their work while producing solid results, a democratic leadership style might be the first step to get there.
Kat Boogaard
3 big business ideas that sound terrible on paper (but actually work)
As anyone who has ever tried will tell you, starting a business is not easy. However, launching an entirely new product or service, in which the immediate market need is not obvious, is close to impossible.
Catie McHugh
Why patience will kill your startup
Patiently waiting for the right time to launch your game-changing business?
Lakshmi Singh
Absenteeism from workplace stress costs teams $300B — here’s how to fix it
Do you have any idea how many of your employees call in sick because of workplace stress? If your staff records are bursting with paid or unpaid absent notes, the working environment could be the cause.
Bev Campling
New job anxiety: How to cope in 9 easy steps
Let’s start with a quick story. It’s not directly about new job anxiety, but don’t worry, we will get there quickly.
Ted Bauer
The genuine person revolution, and how you can be part of it
In the course of COVID ravaging society in various ways, one aspect that repeatedly came to the forefront was stark differences among us: the already-rich seemed to get infinitely richer, and many of the rest of us struggled with a mix of stress, new norms, responsibilities, health concerns, and connection.
Ted Bauer
11 traits of transformational leaders and how to develop them
When it comes to bosses, there are those who fuel our creative fire, pushing us to reach for the stars and then there are those who are just fine with business as usual.1 The former uses transformational leadership to ignite the passion in each individual and boost team performance.
Anam Hassan
Can someone please explain this startup fundraising stuff to me?
They say money can’t buy you happiness. But it’s pretty crucial when launching a successful startup.
Jo Foster