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Hope Horner is a distinguished entrepreneur, recognized as one of Inc.'s Top Female Founders in 2023 and 2024. She has earned acclaim in Entrepreneur's 11 Marketing Experts That Could Change Your Business, Inc.'s Top 25 Entrepreneurs to Watch, and Pepperdine’s 40 Under 40. Horner’s insights into startup dynamics and scalable business strategies have earned her a seat on Forbes thought leadership councils and established her as a leading voice in the business community. Horner’s current venture, Lemonlight, is an LA-based company that excels in producing branded video content at scale. Under her leadership, Lemonlight has been recognized in BuiltIn's Best Places to Work and has garnered numerous accolades in the advertising industry, including a Viddy and NYX award. Lemonlight has been celebrated in Inc. 5000 for six years in a row and has won the Entrepreneur 360 award three times, underscoring its sustained growth and excellence. Horner is also a regular contributor at Entrepreneur, AdWeek, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review, sharing her expert knowledge and experiences in the industry.
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For new leaders and entrepreneurs, success depends not just on innovation but on adaptability, resilience, and human connection. The modern marketplace is fast-moving, tech-driven, and constantly evolving. The business landscape looks a lot different than when today's top leaders first got their start, and the lessons they've learned along the way can help inform the leadership approaches of future executives and entrepreneurs. Below, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members share their best advice for the next generation of business leaders. From embracing failure to building authentic relationships, these insights can help rising professionals lead with purpose and thrive in an ever-changing world.
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Whether you're navigating a merger, restructuring a team, or launching a new initiative, it's important to be prepared to navigate change smoothly. Big organizational changes at work can stir up just about everything—nerves, questions, and even momentum. That’s why how you lead through change matters just as much as the change itself. Without the right approach, it’s easy for you and your team to lose clarity, confidence, and productivity along the way. To help you manage change effectively, Fast Company Executive Board members share 19 real-world strategies leaders can use to keep communication flowing, maintain trust, and move through transitions with purpose.
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Digital and physical clutter can quietly derail focus and productivity. This season, take some time to "spring clean" your work environment. From outdated tools to bloated workflows, the buildup of unnecessary tasks and information can make it harder to prioritize what really moves the business forward. A thorough, thoughtful spring cleaning routine helps leaders streamline operations, sharpen team focus, and create space for more intentional, high-impact work. Below, 18 members of Fast Company Executive Board share some must-do spring cleaning tasks for the workplace. From cleaning up your tech stack to auditing your workflows, these activities can set your business up for success for the rest of the year.
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Sharing your unique, informed perspective can influence and spark conversations within your industry. Here's how to do it. Building a strong thought leadership presence can help leaders and brands open doors to new partnerships, strengthen their reputation, and differentiate their expertise in a crowded market. But becoming a recognized thought leader requires strategy, credibility, and a clear point of view. Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share their proven strategies to help leaders and brands establish meaningful thought leadership. Follow their recommendations to craft an effective approach and measure its impact.
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Apr 21, 2025
If LinkedIn was a playground for performative nonsense, I was going to make that the conversation.
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Building bridges behind your screen is easier than you think. Introverted leaders often thrive in quiet, reflective environments, but the challenge of leading remote teams may sometimes feel cumbersome. In a fully virtual company where in-person interactions are limited, creating a sense of community and connection is essential, but engagement is still incredibly difficult for those who prefer to keep their head down, letting their work speak for itself. However, when introverted leaders need to step out of their comfort zones, there are strategies they can apply to foster a stronger, interactive virtual team. If you consider yourself an introvert and are trying to establish better points of contact with your virtual team, the leaders of Fast Company Executive Board each share their best practices for building a stronger digital community, creating more deliberate, thoughtful, and personal connections on the job.
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Lemonlight
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Lemonlight is an on-demand video production company that specializes in performance creative for brands and agencies across the globe.