3 Ways to Increase Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace Starting Today

No one can dispute the inherent benefits of diversity in the workplace. A diverse and inclusive organization amplifies the number of potential hires—which means access to the most talented candidates. A variety of backgrounds in your business means a variety of perspectives—which leads to unique innovations. Plus, a culture of inclusion translates into a happier,

July 27, 2020

5 Qualities to Look for in a Remote Employee

Contributed by Kaelee Nelson, writer and content specialist. There are now over 1 million novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide. In an effort to stop the spread and “flatten the curve” through social distancing, much of the world has been on a stay-at-home order. Many nonessential businesses have been forced to close their doors to the

July 23, 2020

4 Reasons to Be Optimistic Today

Contributed by Greg DeLine, president and CEO of DeLine Holdings. COVID-19 was the stealthy rival no one saw coming. As entrepreneurs, we face challenges throughout our careers, but we don’t spend a lot of time planning what we'll do during and after a global pandemic. Yet here we are. In recent months, small business leaders

July 15, 2020

How to Manage a Startup Through Troubling Times

Contributed by Rizwan Virk, author of Startup Myths and Models: What You Won’t Learn in Business School. The pandemic of 2020 has tested most sectors of the economy. Like the downturns in 2008 and 2001, this has been a very trying time for entrepreneurs running startups. Many entrepreneurs are reliant on outside funding, whether angel

July 6, 2020

Be First, Stay Agile and Leverage the Power of MyEO DealExchange

Richard Marchbanks is the president of Gateway Exhibits, a turnkey trade show solutions provider. He is also a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) in St. Louis, Missouri. We recently talked to Marchbanks about adapting to the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic and making the most of his EO membership. When COVID-19 struck

June 24, 2020

Leadership In the Future: Practical Tips for Leading From Home

The following article is an abridged version of "Digital Leadership: Leading Virtual Teams From Your Home," an e-book written by Erik Kruger. Kruger is the founder of an international learning and development firm called Modern Breed. On 30 June 2020 at 9 am (EST), Kruger will join panelists Nadim Habib and John Sanei and moderator

June 23, 2020