Our reader poll today asks: Would you rather work for a large company or for a small entrepreneurial venture?

• I prefer large companies – 42%
• I prefer entrepreneurial environments – 58%

Entrepreneurial Preference. There’s a clear preference people have for entrepreneurial environments. If you’re a leader at a big company, don’t worry – this doesn’t mean you’re facing an exodus to small companies.

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Big problems can be easier to solve when you break them into smaller problems.

At one point, I worked with a financial services firm and we had a program where we were making offers to consumers. And when that program first launched, we were making about $5 million a year. The problem was, after a few months, we started losing $5 million a year. So this was a huge issue, and there were a lot of things that could contribute to it.

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Most recurring personality conflicts are not about a single behavior or conversation. They’re part of a pattern.

Today’s post is by Laura Dabney, M.D., psychiatrist, relationship expert, and founder of Relationship RX.

Smart, high-functioning people are often surprised by one thing: their relationships don’t improve in the same way their careers do.

They know how to solve problems. They think clearly, act decisively, and learn quickly.

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Our reader poll today asks: What’s the most exciting part of your role as a leader?

• Helping a team member grow and reach the next level – 34%
• Bringing the team together to accomplish a major goal – 36%
• Guiding team members through challenging times – 13%
• Setting strategy and direction for the organization – 14%
• Something else – 3%

Goals and Growth.

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Your actions are always being watched. A leadership lesson on how small daily decisions shape trust, reputation, and future opportunities.

Today’s post is by Ryan A. Cherry, Colonel, USMC (Ret.), and author of READBACK: A Marine Aviator’s Manual For Navigating Life’s Hardest Lessons.

It’s easy to believe no one is paying attention, that you and your actions have faded into the background of daily life.

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Our reader poll today asks: If a team member isn’t happy with their career trajectory and opportunities, how do you prefer they handle it?

• Come directly to you for a face-to-face discussion – 79%
• Go to HR or a mentor for a discussion – 9%
  
• Send you an email laying out their case for you to consider – 6%
• Seek better opportunities on their own – 5%
• Stay quiet and just do their job – 2%

Talk to a manager.

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