As we wrap up another year, we’re excited to share a collection of leadership books that have captivated and inspired us throughout 2024. This year’s lineup includes an eclectic mix of insights on communication, hospitality, productivity, and the invaluable soft skills that can transform leadership styles. Each book offers unique perspectives and practical strategies that promise to refine your leadership skills and enhance your team dynamics. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of human interactions, elevate your service levels, slow down to improve productivity or harness the power of empathy and understanding, this list has something for you. Join us as we delve into these transformative works that are not just about leading efficiently but also about leading thoughtfully and compassionately.

As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisper, the arrival of fall signals the start of cozy sweater weather and the beginning of the busiest time of year for many professionals. Between the final push to meet yearly goals and the onset of holiday planning, it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling pumpkins and holiday ornaments all at once. But fear not! With the right strategies, you can manage the fall frenzy and holiday hustle without letting stress take over.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is more than just a buzzword—it's a critical skill set for managing personal emotions and building healthy interpersonal relationships in the workplace and life. Understanding and harnessing the power of EI can lead to more effective leadership, enhanced team dynamics, and better decision-making.

Leadership is more than just a title; it’s a profound expression of character, accountability, discipline, and resilience. Effective leaders stand out for what they say and their capacity to inspire, guide, and maintain principles that drive growth, integrity, and transformative change. This blog dives into why nurturing these core qualities is essential for anyone looking to lead effectively and make a lasting impact.

Getting people to do what you ask isn't always a straightforward task. But when you clarify the 'why,' the mundane transforms into something meaningful. In order to lead your team towards meaningful work, you'll often need to navigate these four critical steps.

This month, we want to share four exceptional books that have undoubtedly earned a coveted spot on our must-read list. Each of these works brings valuable insights and practical wisdom that can shape not only your leadership style but also the future trajectory of your organization. So, grab a cup of your favorite brew, settle in, and discover why these four books should be your next literary companions.

Attending EntreLeadership Summit this past June was an excellent experience and one we plan to repeat. Our takeaways were tremendous, so we wanted to highlight a few that might be helpful for you as well.

Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization, as it sets the tone for the entire workplace culture and influences the success of a business. As someone who manages others, it is imperative to adopt the best leadership practices to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their peak. This month we will explore ten of the most effective leadership practices in the workplace.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) has become a buzzword, but what is it really, and why is it so important? EI is the capacity to be aware of control, express your emotions, and handle relationships with good judgment and empathy. We have found that working with emotionally intelligent leaders is more rewarding than working with those who are not. Emotional intelligence can be learned and improved, so read on to discover six tips for developing your emotional intelligence.

This month we are focusing on four significant trends in business that are worth investigating. You may not feel the need to change your business model and processes, but we encourage you to examine areas that need tweaking. This month is an excellent time for reflection and improvement.

Leadership requires us to be intentional about personal growth. There are many effective ways to grow personally and professionally, and one of our favorites is reading relevant books and other material. Once again, we’ve put together a list of four of our favorites for the holiday season.

Becoming an entrepreneur is a leap of faith for anyone who decides to start a business. It begins with a dream that becomes a vision - which leads to developing a plan, taking action steps, and suddenly, you are officially off and running.

We’ve all heard the famous phrase, “Get the right people in the right seat on the bus,” and it’s true. However, your vision means nothing if the people on your bus are ego-focused, satisfied with the status quo, or lacking people skills. Instead, you want to make sure all of your team members are humble, hungry, and smart. So here are some tips to guide you as you fill your bus with quality people who will help you successfully reach your destination.

Back to the office. Hybrid. 100% remote. The last two years have brought a great deal of turbulence and given steam to the remote working world. They have also added to mental health issues, stress especially around personal finances due to soaring inflation, and anxiety as a result of the state of the world. Trends do tend to come and go, but some stick around. Then a few become the new normal. So what’s going to be the new normal for 2022? We are not about to take a guess at that one. But we will offer some thoughts to ponder as we enter this new year.

As we are closing in on the end of the year, it’s a great time to start thinking about your goals for the future. So no matter the type of goals you are establishing, here are some tips to help you get started and keep focused on success.

Most of us have the opportunity to work hard so we can play hard. Humans were created to work and be productive, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to hear words of gratitude and encouragement. Everyone has a specific way that makes them feel most appreciated, and in today’s blog, we are focusing on words of affirmation.

Not long ago we wrote about needing top performers in your business. While this continues to be true today, it’s even more important for you to be an emotionally intelligent leader. You’ve searched high and low to form a great team; now you must lead them well. Here are some tips to help you be the leader your team needs.

Welcome to 2021. We are certain everyone is ready to put 2020 behind them. A fresh start is what we are given - every morning, every week, every month, and every year. So let’s seize the new beginning.

What kind of leader do you want to be? Much of the time, being an effective leader has more to do with attitude and actions than it does with title and position. A positive attitude can determine your level of contentment and impact how others interact with you.

Being able to think strategically is critically important to the success of any organization. The purpose of a good strategy is to help a business develop specific goals enabling them to grow as an organization. Strategic thinking involves creative and forward-thinking insight into the business and its culture. In order to be continually deliberate in your thinking, there are four objectives you should be implementing.