Brendan Keegan

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This is the warrior’s paradox: nobody loves the warrior until the enemy is at the gates.

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Three non-negotiable principles that transform good professionals into fearless leaders.

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Emotional intelligence isn't about becoming a feelings therapist or walking on eggshells around everyone. It's about recognizing that emotions are information, not inconveniences.

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Big risks can lead to big rewards — if you’re willing to take the leap. In any career, there comes a moment when you have to decide whether to play it safe or take a chance. For some, that risk might mean leaving a stable job, starting from scratch or trusting an unconventional idea. These bold moves don’t always follow a straight path, but they often lead to growth, opportunity and lasting impact. To explore what it really means to put it all on the line, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share the biggest risks they’ve ever taken in their careers — and the valuable lessons those experiences taught them.

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Every leader has room to grow — and the best ones never stop learning. To successfully lead a business in the modern world, entrepreneurs have to be intentional about how they grow — both personally and professionally. That growth often comes down to refining the skills that influence how you communicate, make decisions and guide your team through uncertainty. To help you find out which skills are worth the effort, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share what they’re currently working on and why it matters. From emotional intelligence to technical fluency, their answers offer a valuable look at the behind-the-scenes work that shapes effective leadership.

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Building great culture is backbreaking work that takes years. Destroying it? That can happen in a single quarter.

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Cutting costs can save your business money in the short term, but long-term financial success is about making intentional decisions that lead to growth. Whether you’re bootstrapping a startup or running a thriving enterprise, smart financial habits can make or break your success. For experienced leaders, saving money isn’t necessarily about penny-pinching, but rather about optimizing how and where resources are spent. Below, members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share their top money-saving tips and explain how those strategies have helped their businesses thrive. From automating savings to auditing software tools, these seasoned business leaders have developed strategies that help stretch every dollar further while fueling sustainable growth.

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For graduates, the company’s culture remains one of the most underestimated factors in early career success.

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If you are determined to create a different, new, special culture that allows your business strategy to soar and become transformational, here are four rules to follow.

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There is no one way to build great leadership teams. All companies are different and at different evolutionary points in their journey.

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From the racetrack to the boardroom, women are proving that talent, passion and determination are genderless qualities.

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As racing evolves, it can serve as a model for other industries grappling with outdated notions of masculinity.

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Business may be changing, but certain leadership traits are timeless. At a time of economic uncertainty, social media and a tug-of-war between at-home and in-office work, running a business means taking on entirely new challenges current business leaders may not have ever experienced. To succeed, leaders will need to develop new skill sets and cultivate or improve certain traits that will allow them to confidently lead now and as the business landscape continues to change.  Here, the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council discuss 11 of those traits, sharing why they believe all leaders need to cultivate them in order to succeed in today’s market.

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Sharing your passions, whether they're raising children, playing sports or collecting rare items, makes you more relatable as a leader.

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In both racing and business, complacency is the enemy of progress.

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These steps can help create the kind of culture that employees will love to brag about. For a business leader, to empower your employees is to give them the tools, resources, support and courage they need to do their jobs well. While constant monitoring and micro-managing may have been a popular management style in years past, today’s leaders are looking for ways to weave empowerment into the very core of their company’s culture, ensuring every employee is able to contribute their best work. However, creating such a culture may require a significant shift from what currently exists in your organization. To build more collaboration, encouragement and positivity into your work culture, consider the following advice from the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council.

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By instilling values and leading through charitable endeavors, we can create a ripple effect of positive change.

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Here's how to strategically create and follow through on your most important business goals. No matter what industry you're in, business success starts with identifying short- and long-term goals. However, it can be tricky to figure out exactly how to set and achieve those objectives. To help, Rolling Stone Culture Council business leaders share their goal-setting strategies and why these methods are effective. Follow their recommendations to help you refine your approach to achieving your business goals.