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What Employers Should Know About the DOL’s September 30, 2025, Opinion Letters
On September 30, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued four opinion letters regarding key wage and hour issues under
Overcoming Self-Doubt: Real Stories from Inspiring Leaders
Even the most successful leaders face moments of self-doubt. CEOs and entrepreneurs may appear confident on the outside, but behind closed doors, many wrestle with
The Confidence Blueprint: Unlocking Your Full Leadership Potential
Confidence is often described as the invisible ingredient of great leadership. For CEOs and entrepreneurs, it can be the difference between bold decisions and missed
What Employers Need to Know About Reissued Retirement Plan Distribution Checks
As your business grows, so does the complexity of managing employee benefits—including retirement plans. One common problem for retirement plan administrators is uncashed distribution checks,
Feedback as a Growth Tool: How CEOs Can Create a Culture of Learning
For CEOs and entrepreneurs, growth isn’t just about scaling revenue or market share—it’s about personal development as a leader. One of the most overlooked tools
Feedback in Action: What CEOs Learn That Transforms Their Teams
For CEOs and entrepreneurs, constructive feedback is one of the most underused yet powerful leadership tools. Done well, it fuels growth, sharpens decision-making, and strengthens
Why CEOs Must Rethink Tracking Technologies: Lessons from Meta’s Privacy Verdict
A recent federal jury verdict in California against Meta Platforms Inc. should serve as a wake-up call for business leaders. The case—centered around Meta’s unauthorized
From Setback to Strategy: Lessons in CEO Resilience
In the life of a CEO, setbacks aren’t just possibilities—they’re inevitabilities. Market shifts, failed launches, unanticipated crises, and tough leadership decisions all pose challenges. However,
The CEO’s Guide to Embracing a Growth Mindset
For CEOs, success isn’t just about making the right calls — it’s about how you think while making them. Whether you’re steering a startup through
New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026
New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA) On July