The Courage to Risk (and Fail) in Leadership and Teams

In high-performing teams, the courage to risk and fail isn’t a threat.  It’s a signal. A signal that the team is growing, experimenting, and engaged in solving real problems. But in many organizations, the opposite is true. Risk is met with hesitation, blame, or bureaucracy. People hold back their ideas. Frontline employees don’t speak up. […]

Entrepreneurial Success? Reduce Risk

Small businesses are vital for a successful economy. They also carry the most risk. So what can you do to reduce risk? According to Gallup, small businesses create 65 percent of desirable new jobs. In the United States, 50 percent of all jobs are found in small businesses.  New small businesses are important for communities […]