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Anyone Can Lead Original Content Creator: Dave Kline (Give him a follow) -------- You won't be asked to lead other people, Until you learn to lead yourself. No one is born a leader. We become one. How? 🚀 Raise The Energy Of The Room 📢 Solve Problems With Selling 💡 Be Relentlessly Resourceful ⛲ Be Enjoyable To Work With 🔕 The Courage To Say "No" ✅ Keep Your Commitments 🎙️ Listen empathetically 🎓 Learn How To Learn 📝 Write Strategically None of these are natural abilities. You are not born with them. They are learnable skills. You build them through practice. And as you practice, you attract others. Leaders don't demand to be followed. - They demand a lot of themselves. - They strive daily to meet those standards. - They give themselves grace when they fall short. But they always show back up the next day. That courage. That consistency. That relentlessness. That is what makes you a leader. And because no one can give it to you. No one can take it away.

A Good Leader Can Change Your Life Original Content Creator: Amy Gibson (Give her a follow) --------- It’s said your manager has more impact on your mental health than your doctor or therapist. I believe it. I’ve worked for bad managers. One micromanager had me write down every task I did each day in 6-minute increments. And it wasn’t for billing my time to clients. It was just to keep tabs on me. But I’ve also worked for some great leaders. And I can tell you, it was life-changing. Here are 5 signs you work for one: 1. 👏 Gives you recognition — Your hard work never goes unnoticed. — They thank you for your dedication. 2. 🗣️Values your input — They ask for your ideas. — They listen and take action on your feedback. 3. 🌱 Invests in your growth — They challenge you to grow. — They provide mentorship and opportunities. 4. 🛑 Respects your boundaries — They care about your well-being. — They model a healthy work-life balance. 5. 💪 Sets a strong example — They hold themselves accountable. — They lead with integrity, setting the standard. These leaders are rare, but they exist. And when you find one, everything changes. Your confidence grows. Your career opportunities increase. You enjoy going to work instead of dreading it. If you have one, thank them. They’re a blessing. And if you’re a leader for others, be the kind you’d want to have. You have the chance to improve lives. One person at a time.

How To Manage Cash Original Content Creator: Oana Labes, MBA, CPA (give her a follow) ---- Learn to Manage Cash. Here's why: To seize growth opportunities To protect against critical business risks To avoid financial distress and loss of business value To maximize shareholder value and return on investment. 🎯 Cash comes into a business from 3 main sources: >> Operations >> Investments >> Financing 🎯 Cash 1.0 is optimizing AR, AP and Inventory terms and turnover 🎯 Cash 2.0 is working on: >> Cash Flow Forecasting Techniques >> Effective Debt Management >> Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Cash Flow Optimization 🎯 Here are 4 critical reasons to remember for managing cash: 1️⃣ Seize Growth Opportunities: ⚫ you need agility to capitalize on acquisitions, expansions, or innovation ⚫ cash reserves may not be sufficient, so having a strategy to attract the incremental cash you need will allow you to take quick action on opportunities and give you a competitive edge. 2️⃣ Protect Against Critical Business Risks: ⚫ cash acts as a financial buffer against economic downturns, demand fluctuations, or supply chain issues ⚫ taking steps to ensure sufficient excess cash will help ensure your operational stability and strategic focus during unforeseen challenges 3️⃣ Avoid Financial Distress and Loss of Business Value: ⚫ effective cash management will prevent cash flow shortfalls, which are a leading cause of business failure. ⚫ the worst time to get other people's money (bank, investors) is when you actually need it ⚫ planning ahead will help you meet short-term liabilities (payroll, suppliers, debts) and avoid eroding business value and reputation. 4️⃣ Maximize Shareholder Value and Return on Investment: ⚫ strategic investments and operational decisions that drive long-term growth and profitability require advanced cash flow planning ⚫ managing cash effectively will always position companies favorable to generate and provide superior returns to shareholders What would you add?

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞. Original Content Creator: Kacy Maxwell (Give him a follow) ------ Failure is useless unless you learn something from it. I see a lot of talk here about how valuable failure is. I recently read a post that stated: “A healthy failure culture rewards intelligent failure. Without it, there can be no innovation. Without innovation, no organization can survive over the long term.” And I agree that failure can be an amazing tool for learning and is essential for innovation. But I don’t think that all failure is immediately valuable without also doing one other thing: Reflection. Just because you failed doesn’t mean you really learned anything beyond the fact that that thing didn’t work. In order to get the most value from a failure, you need to take time to reflect. You should ask questions like: 1️⃣ What factors in my control caused this to fail? 2️⃣ What factors outside of my control caused this to fail? 3️⃣ Which of my assumptions were wrong? 4️⃣ What should I try differently next time? Simple questions like this will help you turn a single failure into a pile of valuable learnings to build from.

Essential Strategy Frameworks for Leaders Original Content Creator: Jay Mount (Give him a follow) ---------- Ever wonder why some teams thrive while others struggle? Leaders face countless challenges, but the right frameworks make the path clear. If your team feels stuck, it’s not your fault. It might be the system driving the wrong priorities. Here are 5 frameworks to reshape your leadership: 1. VRIO Analysis ➟ Does your team have the right resources? It’s not just about effort—it’s about how leadership allocates resources. 2. The Value Stick ➟ Delivering more with less? Maximize value by balancing cost and impact. 3. Blue Ocean Strategy ➟ Competing too hard in a crowded market? It’s time to focus on untapped opportunities. 4. McKinsey’s Strategic Horizons ➟ Stuck in the present? A short-term focus may hold you back. Think long-term and innovate. 5. The Strategy Diamond ➟ Feeling directionless? Strategy aligns vision with action. Define your path forward. --- What’s next? ➟ Start with VRIO to ensure resources are aligned. ➟ Use The Value Stick to balance value for your team and customers. Feeling frustrated? It’s not you—it’s the system. Reshape it with these frameworks and unlock your team's potential.

7Cs Of Communication Original Content Creator: Justin Mecham (Give him a follow) --------- Poor communication is holding you back, try this: You might be in a poor communication loop where - You don't know what's happening You react instead of respond You're unsure of roles You lack feedback You're confused Where does this lead? Nowhere. Poor communication costs time, money, and relationships. 40% of performance differences stem from communication breakdowns. (McKinsey & Company) So, how can we step out of the loop? Try the 7 Cs of Communication, where communication is: ➜ Clear ➜ Concise ➜ Correct ➜ Complete ➜ Courteous ➜ Concrete ➜ Coherent Better communication = better results. Unlock the potential of every conversation.

9 Soft Skills to Fast-Track Your Career ---------- Original Content Creator: Ben Meer (Give him a follow)

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫. Original Content Creator: Dr. Joerg Storm (Give him a follow) ------- Being an exceptional manager isn't an enigma. It's a skill you can master. Much of the advice for managers focuses on what to avoid: Don't micromanage, don't assign blame, don't show favoritism. But we should also emphasize what to actively do. Here are 19 ways to communicate like a great manager. Start implementing these strategies to help your team thrive. Did I miss any? Share your thoughts below.

The Ultimate Marketing Cheat Sheet Original Content Creator: Louis Cho (give him a follow) -------- “Good marketing makes the company look smart. Great marketing makes the customer feel smart.” – Joe Chernov True marketing genius lies in hearing what hasn’t been said, and offering what hasn’t been asked for. Anticipate your customer needs and master the art of marketing strategy with this cheat sheet. Take your marketing from Good to Great with these top marketing frameworks every marketer should know: 1/ BCG Matrix 2/ Customer Journey Mapping 3/ Playing To Win 4/ Value Proposition Canvas 5/ AARRR Funnel 6/ The Hook Model 7/ STP Model 8/ Ansoff Matrix 9/ ABM Model Master these frameworks and you’ll be playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.

A Guide To Servant Leadership Original Content Creator: Ashley Couto (Give her a follow) ---------- Servant leadership boosts retention by 50% (And increases job satisfaction by 82.5%) Your most important job as a leader is ensuring your people have what they need & creating an environment for them to thrive. Servant leadership is how you build an empowered culture. Here's how to be a servant leader: 1. Listening ↳ Listen to your team's ideas & problems ↳ Ask questions & stay curious 2. Curiosity ↳ Embrace others' perspectives & experiences ↳ Ask thought-provoking questions 3. Humility ↳ Value contributions of team & feedback ↳ Don't hoard all the credit 4. Collaboration ↳ Work together to get the job done ↳ Work cross-functionally for growth 5. Authenticity ↳ Be genuine in your interactions ↳ Show vulnerability with your team 6. Celebration ↳ Cheer for your team's wins ↳ Recognize team accomplishments 7. Stewardship ↳ Champion team values & mission ↳ Fight for your team's ideas 8. Accountability ↳ Hold the team to what they own ↳ Admit when you fall short 9. Cultivator ↳ Cultivate leaders in your team members ↳ Water your team's good ideas 10. Kindness ↳ Lead with kindness ↳ Encourage simple acts among the team Servant leadership builds happy & productive teams. Which of these values is most important to you in a leader? (Sources: Office Needle, University of Buffalo, Tadulako University)