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Leadership
9 Motivational Quotes From Famous Entrepreneurial Women
Need a lift? We’ve founded up words of inspiration from successful women who are leaders in their fields.
4 Leadership Qualities Business Owners Should Strive For in 2025
As uncertainty looms ahead, we asked 5 CEOs: What will it take to succeed in the new year? Here’s what they said.
5 Short Documentaries About Women Entrepreneurs Taking Action
These short films (10 minutes or less) look at inspiring women leaders running startups and nonprofits that aim to make a difference.
America Claims to Want a Woman President. Just Not That Woman. Or That One. Or…
Despite widespread enthusiasm over the idea of a woman POTUS, the current candidate on offer never seems to be the right one – no matter how qualified, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
5 Leadership Qualities Business Owners Should Strive for in 2024
We asked 5 CEOs about what it takes to succeed. Here’s what they said.
4 Leadership Qualities Business Owners Should Strive for in 2023
What makes a great leader? We asked four CEOs this very same question. Here’s what they said.
The Story Exchange’s 10 Most Popular Stories of 2022
Thank you, dear readers, for your interest in our articles about leadership, motivation and (somewhat inexplicably) NFTs.
With New Mets Hire, Glass Ceilings Continue to Shatter in Pro Baseball
The New York Mets make franchise history by elevating MLB’s Elizabeth Benn. It’s the latest in a string of encouraging appointments.
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4 Leadership Qualities Business Owners Should Strive For in 2022
Having a growth mindset and committing to execution are qualities of a great leader.
After Hustling Her Way to the Top, Former PepsiCo CEO Calls for More Workplace Flexibility
Even though she left the Fortune 500 company, Indra Nooyi is still making her voice heard in a new memoir.
10 Quotes for Empowering Women Business Owners
With the pandemic causing record numbers of women to launch or pivot, here is some leadership advice to put you in the ‘grit’ mindset.
A Woman Will Finally Lead English Football, After 158 Years
The sports body expects to make the historic selection official next month.
How to Keep That Vulnerability We’ve Seen on Zoom as Offices Re-Open
As employees return to the office, business leaders should encourage the emotional transparency we’ve seen during the pandemic.
4 Leadership Qualities to Strive For in 2021
If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught businesses anything, it’s the importance of resilient, purposeful leadership.
For the First Time, a Woman Called the Shots at the Super Bowl
NFL referee Sarah Thomas became the first woman to ever officiate a Super Bowl game.
Bianca Smith Continues Streak of Women Leading Sports, Becoming First Black Female Baseball Coach
Smith said her gender has challenged her career more than her race.
3 Surprising Business Opportunities That Arose in a No-Good Year
We asked women entrepreneurs to tell us about silver linings in an otherwise miserable 2020.
‘Dogged In Pursuit of My Goals’: Kim Ng Makes Baseball History as First Female GM
Being a woman and a minority was a liability for employers, but Ng stuck it out and is now GM for the Miami Marlins.
She Decided to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Out of the Boy’s Club and Start Empowering Leaders in Tech
Lisa Duerre is the founder of RLD Group, a company dedicated to igniting leaders in tech without all the burn-out.
NFL Coach Katie Sowers Shatters Several Glass Ceilings at Super Bowl
The offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers is the first out coach in the National Football League’s history, and the first woman coach to ever lead a team in the Super Bowl.
4 Morning Routines to Set Yourself Up For Success
Expert Deborah Sweeney says these practices can make you more productive, more organized and better prepared for the day ahead.
4 Workplace Resolutions Your Employees Can Make in 2020
Encourage your staff to keep these goals in the new year, says Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporation.
When a Boss Displays This Leadership Quality, the Workplace Is Less Stressful
Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas for Small Business says it’s no surprise that patience is a virtue.
The First All-Female Spacewalk is Finally Scheduled to Happen
Astronauts Jessica Meir and Christian Koch will make history at the International Space Station.
Hiring For The Holidays: What Small Business Owners Need To Know
Sure, the big-box stores started hiring seasonal employees back in June. But it’s not too late to find the perfect employees to help with the holiday rush.
11 Inspiring Leadership Quotes From Female Athletes
If you’re ever in a personal rut where you feel like giving up, take a cue from the sage leadership advice of these accomplished female athletes.
3 Easy Steps for Mastering Business Etiquette
How many times have you been in a meeting when an attendee gets a phone call … and takes it right there and then? Don’t do that.
How To Successfully Lead Through A Recession
Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporation.com guides you through keeping your business afloat in rough waters.
Why Empathy Is A Must-Have for Future Business Leaders
Barbara Weltman discusses a leadership skill that successful entrepreneurs display.
The Best CEOs Embrace This Leadership Skill
Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporation explains how to take a hands-on approach in the workplace. It’s a leadership quality that many women entrepreneurs display.
7 Powerful Books (By Female Authors) for Your Summer Reading List
This summer, dive into these 7 books by and for women to help you succeed as an entrepreneur.
What This Powerful Woman Has Done for Thailand Women’s Soccer Is Incredible
Without Nualphan Lamsam’s help, Thailand’s women’s national team may never have made it to the World Cup.
Want to Improve Leadership Skills? Get Better at Decision Making. Here’s How
Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas for Small Business outlines how to improve your decision-making abilities in seven easy steps.
3 Tips for How to Be the Arya Stark of Your Company
Women entrepreneurs could learn several valuable lessons from this fan-favorite “Game of Thrones” character and her journey.
What a Walmart Blunder Can Teach Us About Decision Making
When Walmart announced it would phase out store “greeters,” it suffered a backlash. Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas For Small Business provides tips on how to improve leadership skills and the decision making process.
Thanks to College Admissions Scandal, Honesty and Integrity Are Now Trendy
When it comes to leadership skills, entrepreneurs need to think about how they conduct themselves, personally and professionally, writes Barbara Weltman.
5 Tips for Delegating, When You’re Finally Done With Micromanagement
If you want to grow your business in a meaningful way, stop being a control freak and learn to delegate effectively, says Barbara Weltman.
Stacey Abrams Just Showed How to Turn Losing Into Winning
It’s true – you can’t win ‘em all. But political rising star Stacey Abrams, who narrowly lost her campaign for Georgia governor last year, is showing us how to bounce back from failure.
3 Leadership Qualities Entrepreneurs Should Strive For in 2019
Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporaton offers these tips on how business leaders can build trust, improve communication skills and inspire their team.
Dealing With Harassment in the Workplace: A Guide for Business Owners
What’s the best way for companies to deal with workplace harassment, bullying and inappropriate behavior? Here’s step-by-step advice, provided by women entrepreneurs.
The Book That Inspires a Rising Star Entrepreneur
It turns out that Jennifer Fitzgerald of Policygenius is a fan of American history.
Successful Women Entrepreneurs Do These 7 Things. The Last One May Surprise You
Lorrie Thomas Ross, a marketing expert who helps women build scalable, sustainable businesses, has noticed these patterns.
How Kindness in Business Pays Off for Leaders
Science says performing kind acts boosts happiness and life satisfaction, and leads to workplace success.
Startup Founders Want to Quit When They Hit These 3 Rough Patches. Here’s Why They Shouldn’t
Jennifer Fitzgerald of Policygenius says building a successful company is hard — but then again, nothing worth having comes easy.
This 1 Simple Trick Helped a Food Entrepreneur Scale Her Business
Growing pains ultimately brought the founder and owner of Mary Lee Kitchen business success as well as the confidence to be in any space.
Friday Four
Inspired reading, listening and viewing for discerning women entrepreneurs, curated from around the web.
A Dose of Inspiration from Eleanor Roosevelt
Famous words from a former First Lady encourage us to embrace discomfort to grow.
A Dose of Inspiration from Indra Nooyi
The current chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo gives us an alternative perspective on approaching – and breaking through – barriers.
Spring Forward with These 5 Productivity Tips
Leslie Barber, small business engagement officer for Intuit QuickBooks, offers advice to entrepreneurs looking to make the most of their time.