“Maintain a communication channel at all times and redouble such efforts during challenging times. Leaders have to earn the trust of the people they lead or aspire to lead. …

Listening to young people. Communicating with students and young people fresh into the workforce must be a two-way street. Those with more influence and experience should offer motivation and advice, while also keeping a keen ear out for ways that systems and hierarchies can be improved. As part of my…

I define leadership as the ability to inspire and guide others toward a common vision or goal. …

“Hold on. Bad moments pass. Challenging moments happen all of the time in businesses. Temperatures rise and people snap. I find it most important to listen to their frustrations, acknowledge their concern, and take immediate action (if needed). At the same time, don’t feel like this moment is going to…

“Leading during challenging times involves being realistic, maintaining transparency, and instilling the confidence to endure tough times. You need to keep your team strong and united. During the initial years of Westford, we faced difficulties, particularly in gaining community acceptance, which is crucial inhigher education. Trust takes time and it…

Address Bias and Discrimination Head-On: Unfortunately, bias and discrimination are present in entrepreneurship. It is important to address these issues directly, both within the company and in the broader business ecosystem. I have often encountered racial bias when seeing advertisements and I share my experiences on social media sparking a…

Speak with locals. The greatest way to learn about a place’s history, way of life, and current events is to engage in conversation with locals. Slang can often be difficult to understand, but it’s polite to ask the speaker to repeat it, and this process can expand your vocabulary. When…

My top 3 pieces of advice revolve around ‘focus’ and where it should be: aligning operations, managing organizational change effectively, and implementing strategies. These areas are crucial because our business objectives won’t succeed if we neglect them. Benita Saade is an entrepreneur, financial advisor and alumna of the Suliman S…

If I could start a movement that would bring the most good to the most people, it would undoubtedly involve sustainable development projects. Great examples are environmental initiatives related to forestry issues and water security. …