The Importance of Good Leadership: Growing Businesses and Creating Spaces for Employees to Shine

Leadership is the ability to inspire, motivate and direct a group of people to work together toward a common goal. Jess Glazer DeRose is a business mentor, investor, CEO, and entrepreneur who founded Digital Business Evolution. As a teacher turned 7-figure CEO, Jess has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to leadership.

What is leadership? Leadership is about empowering employees and helping a business grow through hires. Ways a leader can create a positive workplace culture: Focus on employee engagement. Develop employees. Recognize and reward good work. Set clear expectations. Establish trust.

Why is leadership important? Leadership provides purpose and direction. Vision is what leaders use to develop a plan so everyone knows where they're headed. How can you create spaces for employees to shine? Consider a modern break room, open-plan office, encouraging ownership, and regular team-building. Jess's pro tip: Make time for one-on-one meetings with all of your direct reports.