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Beware the Leader’s Curse

Lead Change Blog

As an entrepreneur or founder, the bond you have with the company you created can be as strong as that of a parent with her child. CEOs who take command of a company also forge intense bonds, even if they are not the actual founder. Remember that regardless of your role, you are in business; you are not the business.

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Women Entrepreneurs: Tory Johnson; Fired Up Rather than Fired From

Women on Business

Tory is a fireball of energy, helping women entrepreneurs stand on her shoulders. Over the years that GUTSY Gal became for women entrepreneurs a lighthouse; her Spark & Hustle Conferences lighting the way for women to become bolder and more self-assured at work. We’re talking about 500 women gathering to grow and learn.

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Tapping The Entrepreneur in All of Us

Lead Change Blog

It established a bond of trust between us and the speaker, and it set an example (we can rely on each other) for our employees. Over the past 35 years, Swain has represented former US Presidents, cabinet members, business executives, public figures, media leaders, and sports legends. Immediately, this did two things.

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Stephen Schwarzman’s 25 Rules for Work & Life

Leading Blog

The best executives are made, not born. Meeting people early in life creates an unusual bond. Successful entrepreneurs, managers, and individuals have the confidence and courage to act when the moment seems right. Here are 25 more rules for work and life that are woven throughout his book: 1. They never stop learning.

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Innovative Leadership Insight

Coaching Tip

It is also essential for people in the middle of an organization to have access to top leadership and take the initiative to generate ideas and execute them. This bonding from the “top down” and “middle up” leadership becomes a common thread in almost any size organization and in almost every industry. About the Author.

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Leadership Lessons from a Three Ring Circus

Next Level Blog

  Feld notes that through Act Night the cast forms bonds of mutual respect that carry them through the tour.    It's interesting to consider what sort of Act Night you might stage to build the bonds of respect and trust within your team. magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year. Click Here.

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What To Do When Your Business Is Struggling

Strategy Driven

Such ups and downs are normal in the world of business, and whether you’re an entrepreneur or seasonal business owner with years of experience, both need to know what to do when their business needs a boost in the right direction. Try not to panic or make any rash decisions when you first realize you’re going through some tough times.

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