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5 Reasons Financial Literacy Matters for Every Business Leader How confident do you feel in your financial knowledge? For business leaders, this question is central to long-term success. Whether you’re a CEO or a department manager, a good grasp of financial principles helps you advocate for your goals, plan strategically, and stay on course when the unexpected happens.  Let’s take a look at 5 reasons to accelerate your financial learning curve. 5 Reasons to Prioritize Financial Literacy Poor financial literacy negatively impacts overall business performance, financial decision-making, fundraising, M&A, and much more. Ultimately, lack of financial know-how can leave you unprepared for shifting economic conditions that could undermine revenue and growth. On the positive side, developing a deeper understanding of financial metrics and trends empowers you to make smarter, more strategic financial decisions, assess pros and cons of various financial details, interact more effectively with investors, and pivot quickly when the…

How to Get Lucky in Business: 6 Habits of Successful Companies “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” – Thomas Jefferson Long before spreadsheets and data analytics, Thomas Jefferson pinpointed the hinge that swings the door to success open for any business: hard work. But hard work alone won’t necessarily get you where you want to go. After all, it takes two hinges to swing a door. That second hinge is an innovative growth strategy that moves your hard work in the right direction. When companies put these two ideas to work together, they have a blueprint for getting “lucky” in business. 6 Ways to Make Your Own Luck “Lucky” companies – the ones that achieve their objectives and outperform their competitors – know how to seamlessly blend strategy and execution in the pursuit of their goals. These…

5 Ways To Build A Culture That Boosts Engagement And Retention Imagine yourself in a room bustling with energy, ideas ricocheting off walls, and a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Your thoughts are acknowledged and embraced, sparking momentum and collaborative camaraderie.  Now imagine a different kind of meeting. In this conference room, everyone sits at a table and listens to one person drone on about corporate synergy and bandwidth. There is plenty of watch-checking and note-scribbling taking place, but little collaboration – and zero engagement.  What’s the difference? It’s culture. Why Culture Matters A values-based culture provides a sense of stability for every team member, especially during times of change. As founders and leaders deliberate on what lies ahead, team members should feel valued, supported, and involved in the company’s mission. Change is a constant. Perhaps now more than ever, both organizations and individuals face revolutionary changes to…