Ian Millman

Networking as an entrepreneur can be difficult at times. Read this article by Ian Millman to learn some new tips!

Successful people often have a number of things in common, a collection of habits and traits that make them more likely to succeed in their endeavors. People who struggle to meet their own goals and ambitions can often benefit by emulating those who have been successful in the past. Identifying the characteristics of successful people and working to emulate those same characteristics yourself can be an effective way to succeed. So, what are some of these qualities and habits of successful peo...

In order to keep up with the various changes in the world’s needs and the ever-changing market along with up and coming generations, philanthropy must evolve as well. More and more philanthropy trends are appearing, especially as tech and health become primary focuses. People are changing the way they donate, what they look for in nonprofit organizations, and the causes they are interested in. Below, we will look at some of the next philanthropy trends that will rise in the next decade, as fe...

Industries need to continue to evolve in order to progress and remain in the market. Philanthropy is no different. In order to be successful, philanthropists should constantly re-evaluate their goals and desires for their organization. As the world continues to uncover more problems with the environment, society, financial situations, and more, philanthropists need to adapt to serve the needs of the deserving. Below we will take a look at some of the top ways leading philanthropists to change...

Whether you’re leading a meeting, team, or an entire company, it’s crucial to adopt a leadership style that works best for you and aligns with your work. Many professionals develop their style of leadership based on their personal and professional experiences in life. They also incorporate their company’s needs in their actions. The truth is that everyone will take on leadership roles in different capacities at some point in their life. Let’s take a look at the most common leadership styles t...

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Ian Millman on Utilizing Technology as a Philanthropist
Technology is something that has become integrated into pretty much every industry we see today. Many aspects of technology have made certain business practices safer, more efficient, and easier to accomplish. When the pandemic hit on a global scale, technology started to take over in many areas, allowing for more distancing and less spread of...

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A person's youth is some of the most impressionable and vital times in their life. What you are exposed to when you are young has the ability to influence other areas of your life later on. There are so many essential points that we must learn when we're young to grow up and become well-rounded and kind individuals. However, youth can't understand these points alone. Having a mentor is highly benef...

Leadership is something that you continue to learn over time. There is no one right way to lead, but there are certain qualities that every leader should possess in order to be efficient and successful. One of the priorities every leader should focus on is building trust with their team. This includes people in management and workers in every level of the company. When employees trust their boss, they are more likely to take their job seriously and try to do their best at all times. In additi...

Warren Bennis is well known for being an expert in leadership development. In his book On Becoming a Leader, Bennis wrote, “There are lessons in everything, and if you are fully deployed, you will learn most of them. Experiences aren’t truly yours until you think about them, analyze them, examine them, question them, reflect on them and finally understand them.” Bennis’s message to readers was to use your experiences in life as a guide and don’t let them use you.
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Ian Millman shares the best podcasts to listen to for youth sports leaders.
With technology becoming an essential tool in everyone's modern-day life, many people have started acquiring information from various forms of online media. One of the increasingly popular sources to gain knowledge is listening to podcasts. Many people have begun to move away from newspapers and magazines and moved more towards online shows to tune in to their favorite subjects. Podcasts are available on computers, ta...

Groupthink is an issue that can affect any organization and team in the workplace and in personal life. The official definition of Groupthink is “the practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibility.” This can be dangerous because it leads to the loss of original ideas and creativity. It can also cause people to become uncomfortable standing up against something they disagree with out of fear of not being accepted by their t...

At the beginning of the pandemic, leaders all over had to switch gears to leading virtually. Instead of watching employees from their office, they had to do so from their kitchen island. Although there are tons of leadership books, development programs, webinars, articles, and experts to help leaders during a time of crisis, many leaders felt defeated. Many organizations spend a significant amount of money sending leaders to programs and seminars to help them become better communicators, coac...

If there’s one thing that we learned in the past year, it’s that there are changes that need to be made within philanthropy to create solutions for challenging times. The pandemic showed organizations how important it is to be able to shift movement in the blink of an eye. One of the most effective ways funders can support organizations is through community-driven solutions. For some people, this may seem obvious, but solutions for people created by the people in their communities have a grea...

Any leader knows the challenges to overcome in any leading position. Someone’s personality and working environment determine what kind of leadership style to use in any industry. In the business industry, having a directive leadership style produces very low cooperation among the staff. Good leadership needs skills and good execution for optimum productivity. Here are a few leadership styles that can be beneficial for any entrepreneur.
Servant-leadership
This leadership style goes by many nam...