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Bar Louie was founded in 1990s Chicago as ‘The Original Gastrobar’. Its foundation as a neighbourhood bar is integral to Bar Louie’s identity and has been central to their continued expansion to over 70 US...

Dear Madeleine, I have a new friend at work, and she is so great. At least she was. We met when we volunteered to be on a committee for a big company community outreach event. We work in different areas of the company....

People want an empathetic leader. Many managers strive to be one. But ask someone to define the term, and you’re likely to be met with silence. Let’s start with the definition. According to...

Some managers are hard on their people because they’re also hard on themselves. They’re always thinking, “I should’ve done that better” or “What a dummy I am, forgetting that detail.” Unfortunately, poor...

Hostage negotiation is an odd one but an extraordinary one.Image Credit-VinnieLemon via TwitterSkills don’t all have the same financial value.Knowing which ones do helps you prioritize what to learn next. Because...

It was such a blessing not only to publish Lainie Rowell’s latest book, “Evolving with Gratitude” with IMPress but to also write a portion myself with many others. When Lainie was going through the writing...

6 ways to strengthen and promote a positive teacher-student relationshipPhoto by Andrea Piacquadio From PexelsIn any relationship, it’s important to have mutual respect and love for one another to be happy and...

In the first episode of the ClickZ Marketing Masters Podcast, our host Tim Flagg speaks with Christopher Kenna, CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Advance. They discuss what it takes to be a great marketing leader and take a...

I have met leaders in organizations around the world who act as if leadership is all about them. They want everybody to recognize that they are in charge. They believe that all the brains in the organization are in...

And get recharged for the next dayPhoto by Chris Thompson on UnsplashHave you ever felt lost and lethargic after a hectic day?In today’s hectic and ever-competitive world, it’s very easy to get burnt by the time...

Most new leaders are excited to have power because they feel they finally have the title and position to do things their way. But having power doesn’t guarantee cooperation from your people. Leaders who think they...

I saw this TikTok video from Brian Fretwell on the idea of “accountability,” I am not sure the message pushes the concept of accountability, but it is an excellent message nonetheless.   @brian_fretwell This is...

There are a few four-letter words that leaders would like to use more at work. You can probably guess the words I’m thinking of because you’ve almost certainly wanted to use them yourself! (Or perhaps you have…or...

Dmitriy GaninBy Kim QuindlenBe with the person who makes you feel completely whole on your own, and completely whole with them too.Be with the person who makes you forget about being normal, the one who makes you feel...

What are you willing to give up in exchange for free money?Photo Credit: Alexander KrivitskiyMy friend told me this the other day: “I met someone who was with a guy for 17 years. She recently found out that he was...

Can someone be a great leader and not be self-aware? I believe all great leaders are self-aware. If you don’t know how your behaviors affect others, it’s difficult to lead successfully. Furthermore, leaders who...