Javon Frazier

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Influencers, content creators, digital entertainers—regardless of what you call them—are better at connecting with their fans than brands are with their consumers.

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The end of any year is often a time of reflection and self-awareness, with many people taking the time to look at both what went well and what went wrong, as well as what they can do to improve over the next 365 days. For leaders, it can be a time to reflect on their own leadership style, their strengths and their weaknesses.  Over the past year, the members of Young Entrepreneur Council have learned a lot about how to be great leaders and what it means to lead others. Below, they share 10 of the lessons they learned and why they think these are important lessons any entrepreneur can glean insights from.

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No single person, product or brand has a 100% perfect record, and everyone and everything experiences pitfalls here and there.

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While there are numerous nuances and plenty more to discuss, these broad strokes should give you an idea of what to expect after your campaign concludes.

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Employees are searching for employers who take an interest in their career trajectory and genuinely care about their future with the company. If an employee doesn't believe they're truly valued, they may choose to find an employer who does value them, which is why it's so important for businesses to focus on professional development. Employers hoping to retain employees and leverage overall team happiness must work with their staff to develop well-planned pathways for their time at the company. Below, eight members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss some effective strategies for leaders who want to create clear, realistic and meaningful career paths for their teams.

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Here are five things I learned that helped my company not only survive, but thrive with our rapid growth.

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Bringing the game off the screen and onto the tabletop builds a sense of community and in the end, you’re bringing a beloved IP to a new audience.

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Books can be an invaluable source of information, experience, innovation, motivation and so much more. But for business leaders and entrepreneurs, books are immensely useful tools, whether they're seeking guidance, looking for insight on a specific process or just trying to find a source of inspiration and creativity.  Here, eight members of Young Entrepreneur Council share the books that have made the biggest impact on the way they lead their companies, and explain why they’d recommend these books to any entrepreneur looking to learn.

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The question that’s plaguing those in the production industry is “How do we work and succeed in this new normal?”

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Just because someone has a massive following, does not mean they are an ideal partner — their reach should not be the deciding factor in partnership opportunities.

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Far too often, people focus on the “funding” portion of crowdfunding and fail to give the “crowd” aspect it’s due, and that’s doing a disservice to both the creators and community alike.