- On October 19, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Entrepreneur, focus, Goals, Ideas, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, motivation, Personality, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
It’s a Numbers Game
When we take the time to get into the numbers, we are able to see that being an entrepreneur is mathematically possible. With a little focus, determination and some...
Read more- On September 24, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Commitment, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
The essential to-do list for the aspiring entrepreneur
From my perch at Harvard Business School, I can tell you one thing about the future of American business: it will be built by entrepreneurs with great visions and...
Read more- On September 23, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Creativity, Entrepreneur, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, motivation, Personality, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
Is this Australia’s youngest entrepreneur?
At 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 Inspires Entrepreneurship
Oprah 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 more- On August 1, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Commitment, Creativity, Education, Entrepreneur, Fear, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, motivation, Personality, Self-help, Small Business, Success
Steve Jobs: How to live before you die
At 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 more- On July 5, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Coaching, Ideas, Innovate, Innovation, knowledge, Life, Mindset, Personality, Self-help, Small Business
Pamela Meyer: How to spot a liar
On any given day we’re lied to from 10 to 200 times, and the clues to detect those lie can be subtle and counter-intuitive. Pamela Meyer, author of Liespotting,...
Read more- On July 1, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Creativity, Education, Entrepreneur, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovate, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, motivation, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
Dan Pink: The puzzle of motivation
Career 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 more- On June 30, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Commitment, Creativity, Entrepreneur, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovate, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, motivation, Personality, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Success, Winning
The Anatomy of a Winning Business Pitch
Angie 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 moreCreate Value — Not Just Buzz — For Your Customers
As an active investor in agricultural technology, I hear pitches from startups that have found ways to make crops bigger, stronger and more resistant to pests, usually through some...
Read more- On June 20, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Commitment, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Fear, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovate, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, motivation, Personality, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
10 Steps to Finding the Right Co-Founder
A 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 more- On June 15, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Commitment, Creativity, Entrepreneur, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovate, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, Personality, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
Hire a Team You Can Trust With Your Business | Inc. Magazine
David Campbell, founder of Boxman Studios, explains how to find employees who will understand and expand your core mission. Click here to watch.
Read more- On June 10, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Commitment, Creativity, Education, Entrepreneur, Fear, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovate, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, motivation, Personality, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
6 traits successful entrepreneurs share
As 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 more- On June 5, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Commitment, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Fear, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovate, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, Personality, Self-help, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are
Body 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 more- On June 1, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Commitment, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Fear, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, Personality, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success
Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability
Brené 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 more- On May 30, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Career, choice, Coaching, Creativity, Entrepreneur, focus, Goals, Ideas, Innovate, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
If You Can’t Overcome These 5 Mental Hurdles, Then Don’t Start a Business
Would 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 more- On May 13, 2015
- By Michael
- Tags Advice, Business, Creativity, Education, Entrepreneur, focus, Goals, Grit, Ideas, Innovation, Inspiration, knowledge, Life, Mindset, Self-help, Small Business, Startup, Strategy, Success, Winning
Entrepreneurs Can Pay It Forward Through Angel Investing
Small 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 moreArthur Benjamin: A performance of “Mathemagic”
In a lively show, mathemagician Arthur Benjamin races a team of calculators to figure out 3-digit squares, solves another massive mental equation and guesses a few birthdays. How does...
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