Improving our conversation skills is something we can all do to become better leaders. Emotionally intelligent leaders are also the most successful. For many people, this is an active choice. It’s something they have trained and developed, not a natural trait. You can do this too if you take the time...

Successful entrepreneurs need to be able to make decisions. This is one of the core elements of entrepreneurship. But only being decisive isn’t enough. Plenty of people have driven companies into the ground by making bad decisions. It’s important to make your decisions smart and make sure...

As entrepreneurs, we value communication. We hear a lot about communicating ideas well, and how to be more confident. But some commonly used terms can actually be getting in the way of your communication. Words that are overused often take on meanings that are not intended. They may even make you seem...

If you’re a business owner you probably work really hard to train and develop your employees. Current figures suggest that over 50% of employees at most companies are disengaged and only do the necessary work to skate by. This is a particularly troublesome figure for small companies. If you only...

Communication is one of the most vital elements of leadership. It could be the one thing that tips the scales in your favor with people. It doesn’t matter how confident and competent you appear. If you are giving out a negative message when you speak, you’ll lose people. At Justin Cobb Leadership...

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...