Chloe Alpert

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It's easier than ever to share information—which means leaders must take extra care to ensure that information spread throughout their company is factual. The ease of access to information today is a great public utility. However, this means there is also greater access to misinformation. When business leaders are sharing anything with their teams, they have to be sure the information is accurate and fact-based. Otherwise, something may be interpreted incorrectly and the rumor mill may start turning at your organization. To help leaders ensure they're not contributing to the spread of misinformation, 15 members of Newsweek Expert Forum shared their best tips for businesses.

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A company's core values are the most important part of its culture and ethos. As a leader, it's your job to enforce and live those values every day. The modern employee and consumer want to know that companies care about more than just sales and profit. People are more motivated to work -- and consumers are more likely to patronize a brand—when they believe a company's values align with their own. As a business, messaging about your core values should come from the top and be enforced within your culture every day. Below, 15 members of Newsweek Expert Forum share their tips for strengthening a company's core values and making sure that they are enforced. Follow their recommendations to ensure your team and your customers know exactly what you stand for.

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Machine learning can greatly enhance your business operations, but to maximize its impact, you'll need the right strategic approach. As machine learning technology improves, more businesses are looking to integrate it into their operations and improve their bottom line. Such technologies can help companies streamline their processes and simplify their tasks, making their teams more effective, efficient and productive.  However, applying machine learning to your operations isn’t always a simple process. Before investing in this technology, leaders need a well-planned strategic approach for implementing it. To help, six members of Newsweek Expert Forum shared ways business leaders can devise a strategy for integrating machine learning into business operations.

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Flexibility means different things to different people, so don't be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to offering workplace flexibility. In today’s always-on world, employees are often expected to be available at any time. But as the pandemic persists, many business professionals are realizing the value of work-life balance -- especially when it comes to remote work. As a result, many leaders are seeking ways to accommodate their employees’ schedules and external responsibilities. But flexibility is more than just allowing people to work from home.  To that end, a panel of Newsweek Expert Forum members shared some lesser-known ways to offer flexibility to employees. Here are their insights for creating a flexible work environment that works for everyone on your team.

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Whether it's an employee, a partner or a potential client, business success depends on nurturing genuine, organic relationships. When speaking or working with a new employee, partner or prospect, you don't want to jump right into a sale or ask someone for a favor upfront. Instead, it's best to approach the relationship in a genuine, authentic manner and allow things to develop naturally. Otherwise, you may drive the other party away if your outreach or conversation feels forced. To help organically build business relationships, a panel of Newsweek Expert Forum members share 14 important elements of successful connections with your stakeholders. Follow their advice to help improve the quality and flow of your business conversations.

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If your team is burnt out by remote or hybrid work, here's what you can do as a leader to get morale back on track. After over a year of remote and hybrid working, many employees are (understandably) exhausted. With limited in-person interactions and blurred lines between work and home life, teams may have less energy and may even be on the road to burnout. Fortunately, there are many ways business leaders can reinvigorate their remote teams. Not sure where to begin? Try these eight expert strategies, shared by the members of Newsweek Expert Forum, to keep your employees feeling energized and motivated during the era of remote work.

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Actively connecting with disengaged customers could make all the difference in encouraging repeat business. Smart business owners know that it costs less to keep a satisfied customer than it does to acquire new ones. That's why it’s so important to focus on repeat business and customer loyalty. To do this, you’ll have to invest in your current customers and find ways to continuously engage them. But what do you do if a customer is disengaged or goes inactive for a while? If you’re unsure how to solve this issue, follow the advice of these Newsweek Expert Forum members. Below, 13 of them shared tips for organizations that want to connect with unengaged or inactive customers in the hopes of earning their business again.

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When your business is on a limited budget, it's critical to optimize your tech investments. Here's how to do it. Technology has become an essential tool for conducting business across nearly every industry. However, tech solutions are not one-size-fits-all; leaders must be mindful of their company’s needs rather than jumping on trends without consideration. This is especially true for smaller businesses that are striving to make the most of their budgets. To that end, six members of Newsweek Expert Forum share their top insights on how small to medium enterprises can optimize their investment in technology. Follow their advice before you pull the trigger on your next business tech purchase.

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Strong leaders project confidence, so it's important to have strategies for building it within yourself. When you're in a leadership position, your team will reflect your actions. If you are negative and worried, your team will be as well. Conversely, if you project strength and stability, that will be mirrored in your employees.  To build your confidence, you need to practice the right strategies and habits. That's why 11 members of Newsweek Expert Forum offered their best tips for becoming a more confident leader. 

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Employee burnout in times of crisis can be detrimental to a business, and leaders must find a way to motivate their teams to keep going. Burnout is a common issue for professionals today. Amidst the global pandemic when many people are working fully or partially from home, more and more workers are battling emotional exhaustion. As a leader, you’re responsible for supporting your team through these difficult times. To help you do this, nine members of Newsweek Expert Forum some share ways leaders can address employee burnout during a crisis.

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You don't need to reinvent the wheel when starting a business, but you do need to develop your own unique and innovative spin. Carving out a unique business path is no easy feat. From coming up with a concept to differentiating yourself from the crowd to scaling your operations, there’s a lot that goes into the journey of developing and growing any business, let alone one that stands out from the crowd.  It may be difficult to come up with an idea that feels truly "original." Fortunately, you don't need to come up with something entirely new -- you just need something that's different enough to make you the clear choice among your competitors. When looking for business ideas, a little bit of inspiration from the right places can go a long way. Below, four members of Newsweek Expert Forum share their approaches for leaders looking to develop and carve out a unique business path.

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Resilience is a key characteristic of every successful and sustainable business. The ability to stand tall through economic downfalls and other obstacles that might impact your business is crucial. However, building a resilient business isn’t easy. To help, 10 members of Newsweek Expert Forum shared practical ways companies can build their resilience. Here are their recommended methods and why following them is critical in today’s world.

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Business leaders have a lot to take care of, but self-care is of paramount importance if they want to keep performing at their best. As an industry leader, you have to deal with countless stressors, from the pressures of business management to the well-being of your employees and other stakeholders.  It can be difficult to find time for yourself when dealing with all these concerns. However, if you don’t prioritize your emotional health and fill your own cup, you’ll be too depleted and burnt out to take care of your business’s needs. To help, eight members of Newsweek Expert Forum shared ways industry leaders can maintain their own mental wellness while tending to their leadership duties. Follow their tips for better balance and overall well-being.

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Your industry is constantly changing. Learn how to change your brand along with it. An industry never remains the same for too long. There will always be new trends or developments on the horizon, and if a brand doesn’t evolve, it will soon be forgotten.  However, there are ways to keep your brand top-of-mind for consumers and industry peers. The key is being able to adapt and adjust your strategy to suit the times. To help you do this, a panel of Newsweek Expert Forum members shared ways institutions can maintain relevance amidst the constant shifting trends and challenges in their industry.

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In the current market, keeping your customers around is more important than ever. Here's how to build a loyal audience. Consumers today have become increasingly more cognizant of how and where they spend their money. People want to engage with brands that not only add value to their lives, but ones whose values and messaging resonate with them. That’s why it’s more important than ever to forge and continuously develop connections with their audience. To help, nine members of Newsweek Expert Forum share their top tips for industry leaders looking to retain customers and build loyalty.

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If you want your business and your team to keep growing and evolving, you need to have breakthrough conversations that get you to the next level. Initiating and fostering the exchange of ideas is essential for moving a business forward. It can be tricky to encourage these discussions to happen organically. However, if done right, sparking these “breakthrough” conversations can lead to the next innovative breakthrough for your business. The best way to create a safe and open dialogue for teams, business partners and other industry leaders starts with your willingness to create it as a business owner. Below, 11 members of Newsweek Expert Forum each explain one key factor in opening up your business to these breakthrough conversations.