SummitTrek Executive Board

Magazines

Flips

4 Ways You’re Unknowingly Stressing Out Your Coworkers
Fast Company - By Robert Maurer and Michelle Gifford
It’s one thing to offer help and another to actually be helpful. One of the biggest sources of work-related stress has little to do with the usual culprits, like email overload or the modern workplace’s
You Might Be Confusing Trust With Transparency
Fast Company - By Andre Durand
“Trust is situational,” one CEO explains. “Just because I trust you in one circumstance doesn’t mean I’ll trust you in another.” We all want to be trusted. It sounds so simple—and transparency seems like
How I’ve Learned To Cut Back On New Hires And Make More Promotions
Fast Company - By Chad Rabello
Why not develop the leaders you need long before you need them? Recruiting outside talent is like hunting for your car keys while you’re holding them in your hand. You feel silly when you realize you’ve
Trends
The Secret to Spotting Trends in Your Business
emyth.com - Martin Kamenski
What can you do to give you the best odds of spotting trends early on? Follow these three tips to get the most out of your data.
9 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Get People To Respond To Your Email
Fast Company - By Stephanie Vozza
We get an average of 120 emails every day. Here’s how to make your messages stand out and actually get a response. Emails are so easy to send, but they’re also easy to ignore. With more than 120 messages
Why Leading By Example Isn’t Always Enough
Fast Company - By David Mayer
It takes more than just being a good person to inspire ethical conduct in employees. What traits do ethical leaders share? Ask most people that question and they’ll start listing terms like “integrity,”
7 Habits Of Parents Who Leave The Office At 5 P.M. Guilt-Free
Fast Company - By Stephanie Vozza
Putting in late nights at the office doesn’t always mean you are working harder. Here’s how to structure your days to get everything done. If you’re still at the office after 6 p.m., the problem probably
Why Entrepreneurs Should Practice Pessimism
Fast Company - By Al Pittampalli
Entrepreneurs are conditioned to tell themselves, “This will work. It has to work!” That might be a dangerous habit. Editor’s Note: This story contains one of our 10 Best Business Lessons of 2016. Click
How To Optimise For Customer Delight
thestoryoftelling.com - Bernadette
“You’re here for the Valium?” blurted the dental receptionist as they arrived.The young man looked blankly at her and then at his mother. He was …
The Important Question Every Employee Should Be Able to Answer
Fortune - Rick Crossland
The Entrepreneur Insider network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in America’s startup scene contribute …
How To Grow The Purpose-Driven Workforce
fastcoexist.com - About the author Aaron Hurst is a globally recognized social entrepreneur and authority of social innovation. He is the CEO of Imperative, a B Corp advocating for Purpose-Oriented Workers and supporting the organizations that embrace them. Aaron is the founder and an active advisor to the Taproot Foundation where he was the catalyst and lead architect of the $15 billion pro bono service market More
In a new study, my company, Imperative along with Anna Tavis of New York University, measured the fulfillment of the U.S. workforce. What we found …
Health Care
Design For The Outcome You Want
thestoryoftelling.com - Bernadette
Susan is the VP of Sales at a large company. She’s more than a little frustrated that her sales team keep selling legacy products to customers and …
9 Things That Make Good Employees Quit
Inc Magazine - By Travis Bradberry
It's pretty incredible how often you hear managers complaining about their best employees leaving, and they really do have something to complain about--few things are as costly and disruptive as good walking
Read This Google Email About Time Management Strategy
Fast Company - By Jeremiah Dillon
A Google employee teaches his colleagues how to block out interruptions and set aside “make time.” Editor’s Note: This article is one of the top 10 Leadership stories of 2015. See the full list here. recently
The One Thing You Should Be Doing At The Beginning Of Every Meeting
Fast Company - By Vivian Giang
In some workplaces, scheduling time for small talk can save lives. But with all teams, that act of building trust is crucial. Building trust is a delicate concept; it’s very hard to build, and extremely
5 Habits Of Truly Disruptive Leaders
Fast Company - By Faisal Hoque
Disruption and leadership might seem opposing forces. Here’s how the best leaders reconcile the two. On its face, leadership’s goals don’t seem to line up with dictionary definitions of disruption. Here’s
The One Thing Managers Aren’t Doing That Could Cost Them Employees
Fast Company - By Lisa Evans
Four reasons you should have career discussions with your employees. Where do you see yourself in the next five years? It’s a common question managers ask in an interview. But once the job is filled, forget
5 Traits Every Young Leader Needs to Be Successful
keithwebb.com - Dr. Keith E. Webb
Mont Blanc
Do Your Actions And Story Align?
thestoryoftelling.com - Bernadette
Have you ever seen the somber, suited doorman at Cartier chasing a thief, searching a customer’s bag or stopping a young woman from entering the …
Prepare, Plan, then Pivot
emyth.com - Martin Kamenski
Creating an Annual Business Plan is more than just writing a document, it's a guide to keep your company's goals organized, on track and realistic.
How To Turn Your Good Ideas Into Great Questions
keithwebb.com - Dr. Keith E. Webb
Jony Ive
How Steve Jobs Ran His Legendary Meetings
Inc Magazine - By Justin Bariso
An inside look at a series of meetings led by the most famous entrepreneur of our generation. About half a year ago, I published an article that analyzed a series of meetings Steve Jobs held with his at
The Three Biggest Differences Between Being Busy And Being Productive
Fast Company - By Lisa Evans
Here’s how to figure out if you’re super productive or just needlessly busy. You’re running around with a to-do list a mile long, crossing off item after item. You’re feeling super productive. But are
Before You Pitch
thestoryoftelling.com - Bernadette
At the end of the event a small group gathered around the presenter. He had flown in from Europe the day before and was bound to be jet lagged. …
Clickbait
Who Is This Not For?
thestoryoftelling.com - Bernadette
When we spend time thinking about growing our businesses we tend to focus on our ideal customers—the people we know we want to matter to. A great way …
Why You Need A Personal Code And How to Create One
storylineblog.com
Recently I heard an interview with a prominent world leader who was asked about his formative years. One of the things he did that served him, he …
8 Personality Types And How To Manage Them
Fast Company - By Mike Figliuolo
Getting the most out of everyone on your team can be a challenge. This can help. Every team is made up of different personality types, and some demand more time and attention from the leaders who manage
How Much Is Enough?
keithwebb.com - Dr. Keith E. Webb
The Difference Between Strategy And Tactics And Why You Need To Know
thestoryoftelling.com - Bernadette
Imagine your business mission and vision as a mountain in the distance. Your strategy is the route map—the path you choose that’s going to take you to …
One Thing I Do Every Day That Helps Me Say No
storylineblog.com
Every day at the bottom of my personal planner, I write this phrase: “I exist to help people and institutions discover, live and communicate a better …