Brett Hellman

But in order to build this communication infrastructure, leaders need to reflect on how to ensure a clear flow of internal communication. That starts with understanding the types of communication. To be specific, asynchronous communication.

According to Harvard Business Review, 67% of executives have struggled with managerial perfectionism.

According to Harvard Business Review, “likability” is one of the key characteristics of effective leadership.

According to Forbes, “no one likes a pushy person.” But a little pushback can bring new ideas to the table.

Yishan Wong, the former CEO of Reddit, is taking on a big problem: the climate crisis. Wong is the head of Terraformation, an organization that plans to fight the climate crisis through reforestation efforts.

According to Harvard Business Review, in order to have authentic and productive conversations, we must learn to “listen and connect, give and receive support, [and] care for others."

According to Forbes, body language is considered more than “50% of communication." So it's true, actions do speak louder than words.

From moments of choosing a white doll over a Black doll to being ostracized at work for speaking up on social justice issues, the CEO of Hustle Crew finds those tough times throughout her life to be some of the most transformative moments.

Cheese is in Ilana Fischer’s blood. The CEO of Whisps, an airy crispy and cheese snack, recalls moments of childhood where cheese was part of her everyday meal.

According to Harvard Business Review, wrapping up a project means that “your team assumes ownership of their deliverables, hands them off to others, or terminates the project altogether.”

According to a 2016 Journal of Business Ethics study, leaders who had negative intentions prompted counterproductive work behaviors.

When we spoke to Ruzwana about her drive and what keeps her going every day, she simply said, “Showcase your full spectrum of who you are.”

According to Forbes, simply paraphrasing what you’ve heard ensures that you’re listening attentively. Believe it or not, paraphrasing is a form of active listening.

According to The Mind of the CEO, Yale professor Jeffrey Garten found that having an “optimistic spirit” was a commonality among the world’s top 40 business executives.

Learn how to ask clarifying questions and achieve success in your career.

Learn how to prepare your communication plan with your team and achieve success when it comes to your professional and personal development.

Julie would describe her role as a manager as “trial by fire.” She felt unprepared to lead. Things like learning how to hire, interviewing, setting up processes, or communicating with big and small groups were essentially by trial and error.

From Nigeria to Princeton to Wall Street and now startup land, the Lagos native has found that focusing on himself and honing his craft has led to the most successful moments of his life.