How to Process Feedback From Your Boss or Colleague Constructively

May 27, 2021 by Sara Davis in business and leadership

Feedback: the one thing that can be both super helpful, yet infuriating at the same time. When it comes to feedback in the workplace, it’s important to make sure to keep your composure and process the feedback before reacting. Getting feedback, especially when you know in advance it’s coming can cause your heart to race. This is a normal reaction. You may have anxiety, or be nervous about what you are going to hear. Don’t panic. Here are some tips to help you remain calm and collected for your next 1:1 meeting, or any other type of feedback-loop in the workplace.

40 Tips for Millennial Entrepreneurs to Improve Their Leadership Skills

March 06, 2019 by Sara Davis in business and leadership

Millennials are making waves. As a generation, they are redefining what a successful career is, with a focus on flexible and fulfilling work, and millennials are not afraid to make financial sacrifices in order to stay true to these values. With this in mind, combined with the fact that many millennial men and women are unable to find desirable jobs upon entering the workforce, it’s no surprise that entrepreneurship appeals to many millennials.

The Real MVPs: Consider a Former Student Athlete for Your Next Hire

March 19, 2018 by Sara Davis in business and leadership

For some former professional athletes, the hard work and dedication doesn’t end when they decide to retire their number. The world has no shortage of former athletes turned entrepreneurs that made a name for themselves after they’ve left the field. From former-boxer George Foreman’s line of cooking products to Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach’s real estate firm, professional athletes have proven time and again they have the grit and gumption to be successful once their athletic career is over.

How Leaders Can Adapt To An Environment Of Change

October 12, 2017 by Sara Davis in business and leadership

Change can happen in any industry and comes in many forms: political, regulatory, social and technological. Change can be challenging to navigate. It also presents itself as an opportunity for leaders who know how to adapt and recognize it, even when it’s controversial.

How can business leaders spot the difference between courting controversy and gettin

Seven Changes Agency Executives Should Consider Making This Year →

February 05, 2017 by Sara Davis in business and leadership, digital marketing

Running an agency can be one of the most complex and rewarding experiences in the business realm. From dealing with siloes and communication breakdowns on individual teams to high-turnover employees rates, profit margins, and difficult clients, you can hope every morning that you won't have to put out any fires that day.

Business Lessons Learned from A Disastrous Company Trip

December 19, 2016 by Sara Davis in marketing, business and leadership

Last October, we took the company to Boston for Inbound, HubSpot's marketing conference. The trip – a reward for our staff for hitting a revenue goal – was intended to allow our employees to learn more about marketing and enjoy Boston.

The trip was a nightmare.