Being an entrepreneur is a lot like getting the smell of out dirty workout clothes. How? Because when I found a solution for cleaning my stinky gym clothes, it...
Read moreHedge fund culture may be vastly different from the world of startups, but entrepreneurs shouldn’t turn a blind eye to useful lessons from high finance. That’s why in his...
Read moreAt just 12 years old, Bella Tipping is happy to take on the title of Australia’s youngest entrepreneur. Her business, Kidzcationz – touted as TripAdvisor for kids – has...
Read moreOprah Winfrey has achieved an unprecedented level of success in business. Not only has her work as a media proprietor and talk show host propelled her to a net...
Read moreWhile some people manage to maintain a 9-to-5 job and work on their personal business projects on the side, at a certain point you’ll need to make the big...
Read moreAt his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks —...
Read moreCareer analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we...
Read moreAngie Allison of Bellies and Babies worked with marketing consultant Megy Karydes to come up with a snappy opener to pitch her wellness service to potential licensors or franchisees:...
Read moreA common challenge faced by every entrepreneur is that they don’t have the bandwidth, interest or skills to do everything that is required to build their startup. Of course, they...
Read moreDavid Campbell, founder of Boxman Studios, explains how to find employees who will understand and expand your core mission. Click here to watch.
Read moreAs a writer at The Idea Village in New Orleans, I’ve interviewed dozens of entrepreneurs, ranging from new founders of fledgling companies to seasoned leaders who have launched several...
Read moreBody language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture...
Read moreBrené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her...
Read moreWould I encourage everyone to start a business? No. Starting a business hurts. It requires hard work. Everyone has skills and abilities, but not everyone should invest those skills...
Read moreThe Steve Jobses of the world have something in common. In fact, according to organizational psychology research, they share at least four personality traits: They’re generalists rather than specialists....
Read moreEvery entrepreneur realizes that change is now the norm, and they have to adapt their business quickly to survive and prosper. In fact, the best entrepreneurs seem to see...
Read moreSmall businesses play a vital role in fueling the economy, making critical contributions that help to keep our country alive. They’re crucial for job creation, responsible for two out...
Read moreIf you want to build a successful business, you’re going to do battle with the demons of distraction. The world’s most successful people are those who have streamlined their...
Read moreAs an entrepreneur, you are most likely looking to change an industry — either by improving its current operations or by introducing a new product, concept, service and so forth. I support...
Read moreIn a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in...
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