Author Archives: Alex O'Neal
How to Get Through Emotionally Tough Times
Interviewer: Mark J Carter Interviewee: Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD Everyone faces emotional downturns, especially entrepreneurs. We can get caught up in a negative story. We can get caught up in an emotion that keeps us from achieving our goals. It is possible to get to that healthy place where you can feel happiness, joy, andContinue reading “How to Get Through Emotionally Tough Times”
The Leader Within
Written by Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD True leadership isn’t defined when everything is flowing and the path is clear. It’s shaped, refined, and revealed in times of adversity—when plans fall apart, the future feels uncertain, and we’re asked to make decisions without guarantees. Adversity strips away the nonessential. It removes the illusion that we areContinue reading “The Leader Within”
Storytelling Is The Key To Connection
Written by Alan Cohen I remember every detail of a recent brainstorming session I facilitated for a public relations client who handles lifestyle and food brands. We were talking about the agency’s new business pipeline and the kinds of clients that would be an ideal fit. The conversation evolved into how each team member usesContinue reading “Storytelling Is The Key To Connection”
The Energy of Leading
Written by Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD Your energy defines your leadership. In so many conversations these past two weeks, I have been asked about how energy and leadership fit together. As someone who has been in the energy field for decades, that question always intrigues me. Simply put – your energy defines your leadership. ToContinue reading “The Energy of Leading”
ENGAGE: The Stoic Leader’s Guide to Thriving in Uncertain Times
Written by Machen MacDonald Currently the biggest challenge business owners and CEOs face in today’s fluctuating economic and political landscape is some form of maintaining team morale and productivity amid uncertainty. The ancient Stoics offer timeless wisdom for navigating turbulent waters with resilience and purpose. By following the ENGAGE framework, leaders can inspire their teamsContinue reading “ENGAGE: The Stoic Leader’s Guide to Thriving in Uncertain Times”
Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief While Leading a Family Business
Written by: Jane Halford, FCA, ICD.D Grief and suddenly leading your family’s business often goes hand in hand. It’s natural during leadership succession to experience a mourning period, especially when the transfer is unexpected. Ideally, a business would have gone through business continuity planning to prepare for succession. But anything can happen at any time, catching the family unaware.Continue reading “Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief While Leading a Family Business”
More Knock Out Speaking!
Written by: Michael Goldberg The key to being a “knockout” public speaker, in most cases, is to get your audience’s attention quickly by being memorable, let them know why they should continue to pay attention, and why your message will be a great use of their time. Especially if your presentation is virtual. Many years ago, IContinue reading “More Knock Out Speaking!”
Your Voice Is Your Business – Don’t Abuse It
Written by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP, MCCT I nearly lost my voice forever. Here’s how to prevent it from happening. Several years ago, I found myself sitting in the office of an eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist, panicking. For over a year, I had suffered from laryngitis and other chronic voice issues. The doctor,Continue reading “Your Voice Is Your Business – Don’t Abuse It”
How to Handle Nerves When Speaking In Public
Written by Alan Cohen Do you feel a flutter of nerves before stepping onto the stage or speaking in front of a crowd? What, you are human?? Even the most seasoned speakers experience pre-speech jitters. While we may think that those butterflies are a bad thing, they may, in fact, just be reminding us howContinue reading “How to Handle Nerves When Speaking In Public”
Good Decision Making for Leading Business
By Machen MacDonald The world of business leadership moves at the speed of thought. The ability to make sound decisions under pressure often marks the difference between thriving organizations and those that merely survive. As Epictetus wisely noted, “First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do.” This ancientContinue reading “Good Decision Making for Leading Business”