Global pandemics. Labor shortages. Supply chain issues. Increasing competition. Whatever your business and no matter your industry, one thing remains constant: unexpected challenges. More and more, we are living in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. You never know when or where the next big disruption will hit you. To survive, you must […]

Nearly every company says it wants innovation, but here’s what usually happens: A Catalyst—someone who takes in lots of information, can clearly envision a better future, and feels an inherent drive for action—has an idea. They present the idea to top management. Management says no, and innovation dies before it’s even begun. As Catalysts ourselves, we know […]

Entrepreneurs and their small crews understand and accept the hard work that comes with their decision to start or join a new business. Yet, a constant, long-hours hustle may not be sustainable over time. If a startup’s team members regularly burn the candle at both ends, they’re likely to burn out—and that spells bad news […]

For many, remote work began as a temporary solution to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s increasingly becoming the new normal. An overwhelming 96% of people want to continue working remotely, either full-time or in a hybrid arrangement, according to a FlexJobs survey. Remote work has clear advantages, but it comes with challenges as well. With everyone […]

Presentations, whether virtual or in-person, are a part of the day-to-day work of many professionals. This is especially true for entrepreneurs and company leaders, who frequently have to present to employees, clients, board members, the media, and other stakeholders. However, if you’re new to public speaking, you may not be sure how to prepare your […]

Leaders generally deal with some level of stress on a daily basis—but they can’t let it sidetrack them or shut them down. With multiple responsibilities on their plate, leaders need to have go-to strategies and coping mechanisms to ease both everyday and situational stress and get back to the work at hand. With plenty of […]

Gone are the days when producing business content simply meant writing copy for ads. With today’s broad variety of 24/7 media outlets, organizations have the opportunity to create messaging that will not only give them top-of-mind awareness but also showcase their expertise, boost their brands, and help them build real, meaningful relationships with their target […]

Original post: https://www.forbes.com/sites/garrettgunderson/2021/03/31/trauma-in-the-workplace-happens-are-you-contributing-to-it/?sh=5a4ef3c53776 If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re probably someone who focuses on getting things done, moving the needle, and hitting your goals. You likely have an internal drive that makes you the perfect person to launch a new initiative or found a new company. You are what Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas, authors of […]

The term VUCA—short for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity—originated with the U.S. Army War College to describe how the world was changing in the wake of the Cold War. Since then, its adoption has soared in an effort to describe our ever-evolving global environment. And if there was ever a year that perfectly encapsulated what VUCA […]