As leaders, we want to make sure that we are presenting the best version of ourselves that we can. But it can be difficult to recognize toxic behaviors in ourselves. Even when told about them, it’s very human to get defensive or justify them. Developing good traits is only half the battle when...

Mental strength is one of the most important traits an entrepreneur can foster. Starting a business is a difficult thing with many challenges and pitfalls. If you are mentally strong, you are already prepared for success. You have the skills to manage your feelings and thoughts to face the challenge...

Active listening could be the most important skill you didn’t know you needed. In a business setting, having the right information is crucial. A small piece of information could be the difference between making a sale or closing a deal and failing. Studies suggest that we only remember between...

At a time when working from home is becoming the new normal, many businesses are grappling with changes to the way they function. While we are learning to manage teams in a distributed way, our deadlines don’t get any longer. We spoke to Justin Cobb about some ways that we can quickly adjust to motivating...

The mere mention of performance feedback might cause many people to have a sinking feeling in their stomachs. Being sat down in a room and told your weaknesses and your failures isn’t a comfortable feeling for anyone. But in many corporate environments, it’s a regularly repeated ritual.  Feedback...

With the world in a crisis state, more than ever a leader is the person that everyone looks to for support and guidance. As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves in that leadership role. Research has shown that the best leaders are those with high emotional intelligence. Those who are able to inspire...

One of the most powerful words you’ll ever hear as an entrepreneur is ‘impossible’. It can simultaneously lead you in your most negative and positive directions, depending on how you treat it. As an entrepreneur, there’s a good chance you’ve heard it a lot. People telling you a business idea...

Finding the right team to work with in your business can be tough. It could take months of recruitment and interviewing to find that really good fit. So it’s unfortunate that many people end the process there, and leave those people to fend for themselves. As entrepreneurs, we should be providing all the support...

Humility isn’t exactly on trend. If you talk to young modern entrepreneurs, you’ll commonly hear the idea that to be successful you need a bit of an ego. Especially in those who haven’t yet achieved great success. It’s easy to look at successful people and confuse confidence with arrogance....

Rejection is painful. On a personal level, a business level, or in any aspect of our lives. It’s so painful that most people choose not to risk it in the first place. However, for an entrepreneur, rejection is guaranteed. Not everyone will want to buy your product or believe in your vision. Not everyone...

For many entrepreneurs, the time of receiving criticism on your actions may have passed. However, this isn’t necessarily a good thing. In fact, it may be hurting your success. There is evidence to suggest that the most successful people are those who encourage feedback from their people. That feedback...

In the world of business, there has always been a stark contrast between the average businessman, and the highest performing. Those who achieve consistent results and success may make up only a tiny percentage of the people you meet. You will also instantly know them when you meet them. So what is it about...