Category : Leadership

How One Barbeque Joint Adapted—and Succeeded—During the Pandemic

Zachary Bergenholtz June 1, 2020

In Dallas, as in most of Texas, you can find barbeque pretty easily. But it’s a little harder to find a great barbeque joint that offers all the homemade sides and rubs. When I started Blu’s Barbeque last year at the age of 24, I wanted to give more people that full experience. I’d been […]Read More

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Doing Business in the “New Normal”

Johnny Merritt May 19, 2020

I’m what you call “old school.” I enjoy reading the news the old-fashioned way: on a newspaper that takes two hands to hold, with different sections falling out of my lap and newsprint on my fingers. However, with so much bad news in the headlines in 2020, I find myself failing to enjoy this previously […]Read More

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How Will We Return to Prosperity?

Vernon Smith, PhD, and Gabriele Camera, PhD May 6, 2020

As we rebound from the biggest disruption of the 21st century so far, we must not think only of survival—but of a return to real success. The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges, not only to our physical and psychological health, but also to the economic health of our society. One of these challenges is differentiating […]Read More

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7 Tips for Getting Out of the COVID-19 Alligator Pit

Carrie Vanston April 30, 2020

As shutdowns and unknowns surrounding COVID-19 drag on, the times feel overwhelming for many business leaders. Or, to use my nomenclature, many of us feel we’re stuck in the proverbial alligator pit. How do we keep our sanity and stay out of the swamp during this period of uncertainty? Though many of us are facing […]Read More

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4 Big Benefits of Structured Mentorship Programs

Eric Bonugli April 28, 2020

Across generations and industries, mentorship has made a lifelong impact on many individuals, including business leaders. While mentor relationships often develop organically, many companies may consider implementing structured, intentional mentorship programs as part of their training and development strategy. Mentorship programs can have a positive effect on a company in a myriad of ways, including […]Read More

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Southwest Airlines and Boeing: Contrasting Case Studies in Accountability

Sam Silverstein April 16, 2020

The airline’s leadership takes action in support of a critical commitment to employees. Southwest Airlines has given all of us a major lesson in accountable leadership during challenging times. Leadership at Boeing—and indeed throughout the industry—would be wise to take note of that lesson. Let’s start with Boeing. By now, we all know about Boeing […]Read More

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Develop Your Leadership Language

Elena Botlho and Kim Powell April 15, 2020

This article is adapted from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, The CEO Next Door by Elena L. Botelho and Kim R. Powell. Before you became CEO, you likely added value to the business by being the one with the knowledge and insight to make the big decisions. But the higher you go, […]Read More

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COVID-19 and Beyond: The Leadership Challenge of Our Lifetime

Ellen Wood April 10, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis presents CEOs with a remarkable leadership opportunity. Employees and clients alike are looking for leadership and reassurance. We must all rise to the challenge. While the pandemic is something none of us have experienced in our lifetimes, the havoc it is causing bears some similarities to other major disruptive events of the […]Read More

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Communicating in Times of Crisis

Jenifer Sarver April 7, 2020

This is a time when leadership is being tested. This is also a time when effective communication can make or break a leader. In moments of crisis, strong leaders who have the ability to effectively communicate rise to the occasion. They use words as a calming salve to reduce anxiety and heal wounds. They provide credible information, realistic responses, and a course of action. They offer a clear […]Read More

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How to Lead through Transformative Change

Keeli Jernigan April 6, 2020

Lessons from the Transportation and Logistics Business As recent events have demonstrated, business owners must always be alert, agile, and prepared to adapt to a changing environment. We must call upon the entrepreneurial drive, discipline, and character that helped us build our businesses in the first place to guide our companies through times of turbulence. […]Read More