Whether you’re giving a gift to a leader above you or you’ve been asked what kind of gift you want to receive, thinking of the perfect gift can be difficult. I know I stumble over it whenever I’m asked, whether it is from a family member, friend, or coworker.

Gift-giving is difficult. When you give a gift, it should be thoughtful. You should tailor the gift to the receiver (just ask my wife).

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I’m not the best at that. I would rather grab a gift card off of the shelves of Meijer than try to figure out the best gift. I’m just that way.

However, what would happen if we began to think about the gifts we give? You would blow the receiver of the gift away!

Today, I want to share five gift ideas for leaders for Christmas. This can be a starting point or the finish line.  Read more...

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If you own a business, then you have to do everything you can to protect that asset. Many small business owners and leaders tend to overlook this aspect of their business. 

As far as they are concerned, they feel that, as long as they have the business and are running it, securing their business from “sharks” is not something that should happen. Yet time and again, we’ve seen co-founders, VCs, and boards take over a startup just because the founder or owner didn’t do the necessary. 

In fact, it happened to the late Steve Jobs who was forced out of his own company in 1985 by the board. So whatever you do in business, don’t assume anything. Secure your rights and ownership from the beginning. This way, you won’t be blindsided if there’s ever an attempt at a hostile takeover.   Read more...

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When we think of leadership, it is usually in a professional context focusing on how we lead organizations, departments, and teams. But, how do we lead other areas of our life, community, health, and well-being? Are we taking charge of them, or are we going with the flow? Unfortunately, no one gets a handbook complete with all the rules and tips to memorize and utilize, and, unquestionably, everyone is different. However, here are some essential tips on how to be the leader of your own life.   Read more...

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Although, offices are opening up and people are going back to work in the office, work in the post-covid world has changed. If the reaction to the new Omicron variant is anything to go by, we can expect to keep seeing frequent precision lockdown strategies implemented across the globe for the foreseeable future–at least, until there’s a permanent cure. 

Why This is Important

Even with a fully vaccinated staff roll, chances are that most companies will have to adopt a hybrid work model that allows employees come into the office a few times a week and work from home when necessary.    Read more...