US Small Business Confidence Reaches 8-Month High in July.
August 08, 2023: Small businesses in the US are feeling more optimistic as their confidence hits an 8-month peak in July. This positive sentiment comes from the NFIB Small Business
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Boss?
We all know that the big bad wolf is a fictional character appearing in several Disney tales but this wolf has become a generic archetype for a menacing predator. Unfortunately, many leaders are seen as the big bad wolf or the big bad boss who leads by fear and negativity and who is seen as looking to devour and punish those they’ve been entrusted to lead. The question for all leaders is do we want to be seen as predators? As a leader do you want to be seen as someone who looks to devour those who are there to support you?
A New Way of Leadership – Returning to the Old Ways.
What if we, as leaders, don’t have all of the answers?
Working with executives in the C-Suite has revealed an interesting fact. One of the greatest fears leaders hold is that someone will find out they don’t know what they are doing or they don’t have all of the answers. This leads to a lack of confidence in their decision making or downplaying their achievements. All of this can produce a self-fulfilling prophecy. Others feel the self-doubt and question their conclusions. The energy behind the decision is not as strong or inspiring as it could be.
The Case for Purposeful Leadership: Lessons from an American CEO
In business, leadership is the beating heart that propels organizations forward through uncharted waters. Like a skilled navigator, a successful American CEO
Sage Therapeutics’ Stock Plummets 49% Following FDA Decision
August 07, 2023: Sage Therapeutics Inc. faced a significant setback as its stock price plummeted by 49% after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Tyson Foods Struggles Amid Slowing Demand, Announces Closure of Four US Chicken Plants
August 07, 2023: Tyson Foods, a major US meat company, faced challenges in the third quarter as demand for chicken and pork declined, leading to lower revenue and profits.
Amazon s Remarkable Performance and Apple’s Disappointing Results
August 07, 2023: In the second quarter of 2023, Amazon (AMZN) delivered an outstanding performance, surpassing Wall Street's expectations
Carl Icahn Company Stock Plummets 30% After Slashing Dividend
August 04, 2023: Shares of Carl Icahn s conglomerate, Icahn Enterprises, experienced a significant decline of 30% in its stock price after the company announced a drastic measure
Nikola Faces Stock Decline Amid Multiple Challenges
August 04, 2023: Nikola, an electric vehicle company, is experiencing a significant decline in its stock value. Shares of Nikola dropped approximately
Smarter Leading in Today’s Workplace
For current CEOs, the challenges keep mounting. Two recent coaching conversations included:
• “It’s 8:04 am and my inbox has 67 unread emails. It’s like this every day. Can you help me stay on top of my email?”
• “I signed off on acquiring another asphalt plant. The culture of the group we absorbed is just coming to light- and it’s not good. On top of that, the manager in charge is awful with people despite having a good grasp of the industry. I’m driving up there every few weeks to put out fires. This isn’t sustainable.”
