Perspective

It’s crucial to approach strategic planning with intentionality, foresight and a willingness to embrace change.

The C-suite must have a hefty dose of “Builder spirit” — a passion for driving organic growth by delivering differentiated value to customers, a focus on innovation, and an insistence on thinking in years rather than quarters — to stay competitive in a fierce marketplace.

Here are a few things individuals and companies should do right now to protect their reputations — before and after a scandal breaks.

Unpaid consulting is one way to build your brand and attract new business. But too much of a good thing can leave you frustrated and burned out.

Following, you’ll find a number of expert hints, tips and insights that can help you prepare your speakers to more effectively connect with and engage with attendees or connected viewers — and (regardless of whatever subject matter or format you’re working with), more effectively stand out.

Trade shows have been an essential part of the business world for thousands of years, with companies and customers buying and selling products and trading ideas in exhibitions around the globe.

Dialing back is one of the hardest things for entrepreneurs to do, because for many of us, it feels like failure. I feel the opposite is true. An intentional pause can save your business. In other words, say no … for now.

Reflecting on the evolution of presentation tools from PowerPoint to more dynamic, interactive solutions, it’s clear that the journey toward enhancing meeting engagement is ongoing.

Gary Harpst is the author of “Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Leading Yourself and Others.” He is the founder and CEO of LeadFirst. He is a keynote speaker, writer and teacher whose areas of focus include leadership, business and the integration of faith at work. He has been recognized as one of the Top […]

Looking for ways to help others does eventually result in their helping you, but that’s not the real payoff. It cultivates a mindset that not only leads to rewarding relationships but also helps you grow as a person.