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.
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.
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Thinking of Starting a Business? 2025 May Be Your Year
As we head into the final months of the year, I believe 2025 will be just as big as 2020 for startups — maybe even bigger. Here's why.
12 Big Ideas From Business Books Published in 2024
After considering more than 1000 books for our annual Non-Obvious Book Awards, a few big themes emerged. Read our trend recap and how these trends can help your business in 2025.
5 Successful Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Tips for Starting a Business Today
Rounding up the best people we met through our members-only Q&As.
6 Ways to Build a Legacy of Leaders Within Your Workforce
Cultivating leaders within your organization is essential for sustainable growth, strong company culture and personal fulfillment. Here are six actionable strategies to empower future leaders
Is Your Business Healthy? Why Every Entrepreneur Needs To Do These 3 Checkups Every Year
You can't plan for the new year until you complete these checkups.
4 Truths Married Entrepreneurs Need to Believe in Order to Build Success at Work
Success and a fulfilling marriage require clear communication, intentional connection, shared leadership and alignment of values and actions.
The Heartbreaking Loss of a Child to Cancer Brought These 3 Founders Together. Now Their Startup Has Raised $60 Million to Fight and Treat the Disease With Cutting-Edge Tech.
What happens when a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, a synthetic biology expert, and a world-renowned cancer researcher team up? They create Earli—a startup rewriting the rules of cancer detection and treatment.
Why Cybersecurity is the Cornerstone of Success for Businesses of All Sizes
Cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination: It's about staying ahead of the curve, always learning and adapting.
Why Every Brand Needs an Influencer Strategy (Yes, Even Yours)
If your brand hasn't yet embraced influencer marketing, the time is now. It's not just a trend — it's a proven strategy that can elevate your brand, build trust and drive growth. Yes, even for your business.
I'm a Leadership Coach — Here's the One Mental Exercise Every CEO Needs to Try When They're Feeling Drained
Here's a simple, powerful exercise to help leaders refill their own "container" and cultivate self-care, resilience and compassion for themselves and others.
