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7 Best Christmas Tree Stands in 2022

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Believe it or not, a Christmas tree won't stay upright on its own. Instead, you need a stable Christmas tree stand that can accommodate the type and size of tree you have. We researched dozens of the best Christmas tree stands to help you find the right one for your needs, whether you have a real tree, an artificial tree, a small tree, or a behemoth. The stands in our guide have a track record of durability, performance, and easy setup. We also outline the size and type of tree each stand is meant for. Check out our guide to the best Christmas tree skirts once you've chosen the right stand for your tree. The best Christmas tree stands in 2022 Best Christmas tree stand overall: Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand, available at Amazon, $82.79 The German-engineered Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand is easy to set up in a couple of minutes and keeps trees up to 12 f...
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4 Leadership Lessons I Learned From a Marine Corps General

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Leadership is one of those skills that most people believe they have, but very few actually do, and that's unfortunate because effective leadership is critical to being a successful entrepreneur. If you want to grow your company beyond a one-person operation, you need the ability to effectively lead a team. The larger your team grows, the more effective your leadership skills need to be because you're further from the front lines. I've been fortunate enough to have experienced a wide range of leadership styles throughout my career. Some served as powerful examples to model, while others served as examples to avoid. But I learned something important from every single one of them. And without question, one of the most effective leaders I've had the opportunity to meet is Marine Corps General Anthony Henderson . I first met him while I was serving in the Marine Corps when he took command...
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How to Develop an Executive Presence and Earn Respect

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Executive presence is an elusive but powerful attribute. Those who have mastered it command attention the second they enter a room. It seems effortless from the outside, but executive presence is the result of careful cultivation. Typically, executive presence is found in high-ranking leaders, but it takes more than title or rank to gain this influential attribute. There are many presidents and CEOs in the world, but few can match the presence of leaders like Ralph Lauren or Tim Cook, who wield disproportionate influence in the business world thanks to their charismatic, composed air. What is executive presence, really? We all already exude a certain presence, even if we're not aware of it. The way you dress, speak, write and interact socially all create a picture surrounding you that your peers pick up on. Those who have executive presence are intentional about their presence and tailor it caref...
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4 Ways Looking 'Different' Helped Me Become a Stronger Leader

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Vitiligo is a skin disorder where patches of colored skin lose pigment and turn white. This cosmetic condition is physically harmless yet can cause "spotted" persons to stand out from the crowd. I've had vitiligo since I was 12. Beginning as a small spot on the side of my mouth, my mother thought I had forgotten to wipe away toothpaste. Now, at age 43, 35% of my body has lost pigment in various patches across my arms, legs and back. Most would think of this condition as disfiguring, socially debilitating and, quite honestly, depressing. Yet my success today has been guided by a journey to gracefully be different. Below are four reasons why standing out has led me to stand up as a stronger leader. Related: 4 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Stand Out From Your Competition 1. It's okay to feel lonely Growing up, I did not know another soul that looked like me. It was clear that people wou...
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4 Strategies to Build Your Confidence Levels as a Leader

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We live in times when personal development and growth have transformed into one of the most important topics that intrigue our minds. Together with establishing healthy self-esteem, proactivity and productivity skills, confidence has turned into a viral subject that interests virtually everyone who aims at elevating their personal development. In today's dynamic and competitive world, it's the confidence that enables us to showcase our strengths, what we are good at and what helps us stand out in a sea of individuals sharing the same passion. In the context of leadership and management, confidence certainly goes hand in hand with success. Anyone who expresses leadership aspirations should start working on their confidence levels — in the end, it's the fuel that drives our determination. Let's focus on confidence in leadership. Here's why it is so important to establish and maintai...
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How to Produce Quality Competitive Intelligence

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Competitive intelligence, or CI, is a crucial component of business strategy. It helps you understand your competitors, identify new opportunities and better predict market trends. Competitive intelligence is a continuous process, not a one-off briefing document. It is also not just about the competition. It also includes insights into your client and their needs, which can help them to get ahead of the game in their industry. You'll be able to anticipate trends and opportunities before they happen, giving your clients a competitive advantage over their competitors and allowing them to grow their business faster than those who don't have access to this kind of information. Related: Your Business is Failing Because You Have a Bad Strategy. Here Are 5 Hacks for the Perfect Business Strategy Don't rely on what you think your clients or competitors want We often assume that we know what our c...
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How to Engage Employees Through Core Values

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Whether you run a start-up that focuses on a single market or own a large business that operates worldwide, defining the company's mission and values is the fundamental thing needed to communicate its reason for existence, connect to customers and organize the group of people who will work toward a common business goal. This is what the "First Who, Then What" concept presented by Jim Collins in his book Good to Great refers to. It also encourages entrepreneurs at the helm of building successful organizations to "get right people on the bus" — in the key seats — and only then decide where to steer the bus. My company quickly became convinced of this idea's veracity, and I am willing to share how we ensure no "random passengers" on board. Related: How Establishing Core Values Drives Success People come first When we saw our company growing 10x in the first three m...
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Is My Customer More Important Than My Employees?

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Which came first? It's a fierce dinner table debate. Dinosaurs laid eggs, so they came first. But did the chicken egg come first? One much simpler problem to discuss is whether the customer or the employee came first. https://www.tausiinsider.com/is-my-customer-more-important-than-my-employees/?feed_id=332674&_unique_id=64620a6d9475e
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How to Get Comfortable With Change and Build It Into the Foundation of Your Business

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Life in business is a never-ending series of ebbs and flows. The moment we learn to surf one wave, conditions change and we must paddle furiously to catch the next. Change is a constant, not a single passing event. As leaders, we need to prepare accordingly. No matter how high the swells or how many times we get knocked off the board, we can't afford to take our eyes off the wave we're on or those looming on the horizon. Great change leaders know how to live in the present and the future, they know when it is and isn't appropriate to implement change, and lastly, they know how to embed change resilience into their organizations. Related: How to Become the Change-Enforcing Leader Every Company Needs to Scale Stay laser-focused on the now, but live in the future To be effective, leaders must learn how to distribute their focus between the present and the future. They need to be able to pour...
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The Only 3 Time Management Tips You Need

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. "My Fixation on Time Management Almost Broke Me" The above title is one of the most honest and striking stories I read in 2021. Not because it was controversial or revealed something deeply surprising, but because it affirmed a long-held belief I've been a proponent of. The article was penned by Harvard Business Education contributor Abbie J. Shipp and spoke to how managing one's time well isn't about discovering new time hacks, but learning better practices that won't jeopardize one's health. She writes: "In 2019, I hit a wall. To the outside observer, my career was successful, my family was happy and I seemed to be living the dream. What people didn't know, however, was that I was struggling with chronic insomnia, malnourishment, a pinched nerve in my neck and a wicked hormonal imbalance," she adds with candor. "I would later discover that, ironica...
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3 Ways Employers Can Bring Women Back to the Workforce

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Women are breaking up with work. Since the start of the pandemic, women have left the workforce in droves, and according to the Women at Work 2022 report from Deloitte, they're returning to the workforce at a much slower rate. With outrageously high childcare costs, caregiving responsibilities and trying to balance work, we are burnt out from being overworked, and for those of us who remain in the labor market, it has not been an easy feat. We know the important role women play in the workplace — we're more empathetic and inclusive. When you place us in leadership positions, we create less gender discrimination and are committed to assisting employees with their career development. https://www.tausiinsider.com/3-ways-employers-can-bring-women-back-to-the-workforce/?feed_id=331322&_unique_id=64538b1e9f321
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How to Create a Culture of Gentle Accountability in 3 Steps

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I see it every week: the frustration over blown deadlines, the I'll-get-this-to-you-by-tomorrow commitment that floats into next week, the helplessness with always waiting on the same person to follow through on what they said they would do. So many leaders I work with are discouraged with their culture of accountability, not only because they believe they can't trust their reports, but also because they really want to . They feel like they're on a tightrope, balancing between being a compassionate, inspiring leader and a deadline-minded hardass. Accountability is an important part of culture, but according to the Workplace Accountability Study from Partners in Leadership (now Culture Partners), as many as 93% of employees are "unable to align their work or take accountability for desired results." How do effective leaders hold that tension between giving autonomy and holding...
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Free Webinar | December 7: How to Lead Through Times of Economic Uncertainty

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Transparency and simplicity about the credit industry, especially in a world of financial uncertainty, is exactly what Kenneth Lin's goal was when he launched Credit Karma in 2007. Best known for pioneering free credit scores, the platform offers everything related to a person's financial goals, from identity monitoring, credit cards, and loans — all for free. Now an Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) company, Credit Karma serves over 120 million people across the U.S., U.K., and Canada – including almost half of all U.S. millennials. In the next Leadership Lessons episode, Lin talks with series host Jason Nazar about how he's led the company from a team of three to 1,500 employees. Other topics include: Register Now About The Speakers Prior to founding Credit Karma in 2007 as its CEO, Kenneth Lin founded Multilytics Marketing, a data-driven marketing agency that actively managed more than $40 mil...
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I Lacked This One Critical Skill That Nearly Cost Me My Career and My Life

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. [Sensitive content: This article discusses gun violence] A gun was pointed a few inches from the center of my forehead. It was small. Maybe 22 calibers. Time slowed. Fight or flight kicked in, and I saw everything in my peripheral vision clearly. A couple of people were looking at us through a plate glass window from their table at the restaurant I had just left. My friends were a few feet away, wide-eyed and scared. You might be wondering how I ended up in this precarious situation, to begin with. Well, moments before, I was walking out of a restaurant. It was late, maybe 1 am. I had felt this kid staring at me. At this point, I decided to walk over to his car and ask him, "what's up?" Did I need to do this? No. Was it provocative? Yes. And now we all know how this questionable decision could have cost me my life. It goes without saying that this encounter has had a lasting impression...
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6 Ways to Support LGBTQIA+ Employees As a Business Leader

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a business leader, it's important to be aware of the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+ employees face in the workplace. Mental health is an important issue for all employees, but it can be especially challenging for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to get their mental health needs met, especially as they are often targeted by violence and discrimination. Here are six ways to support LGBTQIA+ employees' mental health in your business. Related: 5 Simple Ways to Do More for Your Employees' Mental Health This Week 1. Create a safe and welcoming space Make sure that LGBTQIA+ employees feel safe in the workplace by actively creating an environment of inclusion. This includes having policies to prevent discrimination and creating safe spaces where members of the LGBTQIA+ community can come together to socialize and support one another. Why it works : Studies have shown that environments of in...
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6 Keys to Cultivating a Healthy Work Culture

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Here are six values that I use to cultivate a healthy culture in the workplace. https://www.tausiinsider.com/6-keys-to-cultivating-a-healthy-work-culture/?feed_id=328016&_unique_id=641a3cd8eb02a
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How to Fight Through the Holiday Slowdown

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Were you like me when you started on your journey as an entrepreneur? You'd get to around mid-November and find yourself frustrated because all momentum seemed to grind to a halt. Your suppliers take longer to deliver. Your clients don't return your calls or emails for weeks, and there hangs in the air a feeling that nothing is going on (apart from present shopping, of course). The Christmas season slowdown has begun! This infuriated me as a young man trying to make his way into the business world. Why does everybody just down tools and give up for the year?! There's a general sense that December is a write-off as people slow down and look to the new year. But what is that about? Why do we have this collective agreement, and what can we do about it as frustrated "go-getters"? The first thing to recognize is that this is a collective agreement — even Christmas is just that. We se...
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Why Leaders Must Learn to Forgive and Forget

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The year was 1980. I sat in the august anteroom of one of the nation's leading private foundations waiting to meet its CEO, a man who possessed the resources to provide much-needed financial resources to the small, nonprofit art and design college I'd recently founded. With barely 100 students at the time, SCAD was a scrappy, young startup and needed all the financial support we could get. Even to have landed an appointment with this powerful man was, in its own way, a victory. Every year, his foundation contributed millions of dollars to other nonprofit art organizations and institutions of higher learning. I had a strong case to make for SCAD and the evidence to back it up, including our first SCAD catalog, which I'd written and published myself. I believed SCAD would change the world and transform higher education in the process, with our mission to prepare students for creative profes...
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How to Create a Leadership Development Framework in 3 Steps

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Answering this straightforward question may change your business forever: What does it mean to be a leader in your organization? As a leadership coach and trainer, I am often asked, "What is the best leadership training for my organization?" My response is always, "What change do you want to make, and what makes that change important for your organization?" I ask those questions because most organizations use leadership training to react to an adverse behavioral or systemic trend in their operations. That simple question almost always leads to discovering a simple truth: Leaders in the organization don't know what it means to lead effectively. Effective leaders lead in a way that encourages their people and promotes business sustainability. Rather than doing reactionary training, I encourage my clients to develop a leadership framework. Developing a framework for leadership in...
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