Thought Leaders
Tap into advice and insights from some of the business world's foremost thought leaders, and find out what it takes to join them.
Ready to Ditch Your Job for Financial Freedom? Here Are Some Truths About Starting Up
Ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind? If you've ever wondered how to make the leap, this guide is your roadmap.
70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025
We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.
The Holiday Return Surge Ruins Our Planet — Make These Small Changes to Create a More Sustainable (and Profitable) Business.
As the holiday season winds down, retailers are bracing for an inevitable surge in product returns. Optimizing the returns process can lead to both business growth and sustainable action, transforming waste into a net new value stream.
Law School Taught Me a Lot — But Not How to Run a Business. Here Are 3 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way.
The world is full of smart, capable professionals whose businesses didn't succeed — not for lack of skill, but for lack of business know-how. And I was one of them. Here's what I learned about running a business that law school never taught me.
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5 Ways Becoming a New Dad Has Made Me a Better Leader
After stepping away from work for a few months to care for my newborn, I see my role as the boss in a different light
This Simple Rule-of-Thumb About Annual Raises Will Reduce Employee Turnover
If you're looking to keep your best employees, maintain morale and stay competitive in today's market, the secret might be in your approach to annual raises.
How These Entrepreneurs Turned a Seasonal Venue Into a Nightlife Powerhouse
Michael Schwartz and Bobby Rutter of Forward Hospitality Group discuss transforming the entertainment scene in the Midwest and using reinvention as a business model.
Travel Smarter, Lead Better — How to Use Travel to Boost Your Leadership IQ
For leaders, business travel can be an opportunity to connect with employees, build key relationships and solve urgent problems — if they approach it properly.
Meet the Leaders of the Big 4, Who Jointly Employ 1.5 Million Staff
These four people sit at the helm of the world's biggest professional services firms.
How to Spot High-Performing Jerks Before They Derail Your Business
There are many well-known tips for hiring the right people, but I learned a phrase from an old colleague that completely transformed how I teach others to hire.
5 Ways to Get Through an Extremely Busy Time at Work
To manage the highs and lows during busy moments of your small business, consider these five tips.
Overnight Success is a Lie — Here's How Failing 22 Times Taught Me the Reality of Success
Many failures later, I've learned some truth about success. Real success comes from relentless effort, resilience through failure and the grind of consistently showing up.
You Have the Power to Create Your Own Legacy — What Will It Be?
True legacy is not just in the success of our endeavors, but in the impact that we have made on others around us. We can leave an "intentional legacy" in the world by making a positive impact on the lives of others.
The Army Was Tough, But Restaurants Made Her Cry — Lessons From the Drive-Thru From a Former KFC Exec
Former KFC Chief Operating Officer Monica Rothgery discusses the experiences that shaped her leadership book, "Lessons from the Drive-Thru."