In a recent consult with one of my career-coaching clients, she explained to me that an abrupt change in leadership had occurred.

After reviewing her résumé and discussing at length her leadership readiness, I asked why she had become increasingly pessimistic and negative about being able to achieve this goal. The new leader who had been put into place within the past few weeks had begun to take a toll across the organization.

They came in “ready to shake things up” and made the following announcements:

• “I was hired to do a job; I have no loyalty to any of you.”

• “Your department is broken beyond repair. Why do we need it?”

• “There is a reorganization on the horizon; do what you feel with that information.”

• “Your role may remain, or may not....

Originally shared on Forbes.com: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/04/10/how-to-manage-the-leadership-balancing-act-successfully/?sh=471f019a7529

Being a member of the leadership team is one of the most challenging, demanding roles because these people carry the weight of a workplace on their shoulders every day. From ensuring the company's financial health to managing employees, they must be strategic thinkers, problem-solvers and visionary leaders.

It's no secret that being a leader can often be a lonely job, and it requires a high level of resilience, emotional intelligence and grit. During a recent discovery call with a CFO, I was amazed at how raw and honest he was about the gravity of the stress he felt and how troubled he felt knowing that the members of his team were struggling.

The Core Responsibilities Of Executives

We ended up discussing four management areas that many of my clients worry about: the company's financial position, employee...

Posted on Entrepreneur.com: Kevin O'Leary on Leading and Innovating to Build a Better Digital Asset Marketplace (entrepreneur.com)

Our Full Length Interview: Kevin O'Leary & Ben Samaroo

In an exclusive interview, the 'Shark Tank' investor explains the changes and movements being made towards a regulated cryptocurrency market.

The crypto market is expected to grow to $32B USD by 2027 and with trillions of dollars sitting idle in the global economy, all eyes are on the debates happening in the US right now as committees ramp up their discussions on regulations.

This brought me to Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, strategic investor in WonderFi, which provides novice users with a simple way to buy crypto on regulated exchanges like BitBuy and recently acquired Coinberry, earn interest and track performance, while maintaining full control and custody of their assets. I reached out to O’Leary, as my interest in how talks are progressing and how the team at WonderFi...

Less than 24 hours since Entrepreneur Media semi-annual print issue was published, I woke up this morning to a flooding of my inboxes from strangers around the globe who connected to my feature piece.

While it's beyond flattering to be selected, it is always the feedback and connections that mean the most.

They say it takes a startup an average of 3 years to get a solid footing and foundation set. What happens during this time?

You learn what works and what doesn't.
You gain and you lose; money, patience, time, people....
It can be an extremely lonely and isolating journey (without the compounded effect of doing so during a pandemic).

To all the #entrepreneurs just getting off the ground or in flight, take advantage of the stories shared and learnings, if you can be spared one mistake it's definitely worth the time.

Download or visit your old school newsstand!

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Learn about the benefits and key processes associated with becoming an Amazon Seller to ensure you make the right choice for your business.

Orginally written for Entrepreneur.com

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/368145

Revenue from brick-and-mortar sales channels are decreasing, ecommerce is on the rise, and there is one company that owns roughly 40% of the ecommerce market: Amazon.

Even before Covid-19, Amazon saw its revenue and growth increase year after year. During 2020, though, the company saw a 60% increase between April and July alone. At this point in time, we don't know what a post-pandemic marketplace will look like for most businesses. But business owners should consider the best path forward to bring in consistent revenue and keep their real and virtual doors open.

Amazon’s success is important because it allows small businesses worldwide to capitalize on its growth and expands the scope...