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Tap into advice and insights from some of the business world's foremost thought leaders, and find out what it takes to join them.
Why Real Mentors Don't Just Give Answers — They Ask the Right Questions
Effective mentorship focuses on self-reflection, growth and the process rather than immediate results, helping mentees discover their own paths to improvement.
From Side Gig to 6-Figure Success — How I Built a Thriving Home-Based Business as a Busy Family Man
I've made over $17,000,000 for clients worldwide and brought in multiple six figures for myself, all while barely leaving my kitchen.
Why the Future of Digital Design Needs to Be Trauma-Informed
Online interactions can create stress responses in users, but if designers and developers received trauma-informed training, the benefits would go well beyond "do no further harm."
6 Reasons Why Successful Entrepreneurs Need to Be on LinkedIn
Today's LinkedIn is more than a job search; it is a dynamic platform powering professional growth, business visibility and authentic connections.
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Ditch the 'Fake It Til You Make It' Mentality — Here's Why You Need to Be Honest About Your Weaknesses
Vulnerability comes more naturally after success, but being vulnerable about your weaknesses should be the first thing you do as a business owner. Here's why.
'Hire Fast and Fire Faster' Is Terrible Advice — Here's What You Should Do Instead
While slow, conscientious growth may not grab headlines, it is far less risky and more sustainable than rapid expansion.
This Might Be the Worst Type of Person to Hire, According to an Elite Special Operations Leader — Look for These Red Flags Before It's Too Late
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.
10 Negotiation Strategies Strong Leaders Use to Get Results
Effective negotiation for business leaders requires clear goals, understanding the other party's needs and utilizing strategies like preparation, flexible options, active listening and knowing when to stand firm or concede to build mutually beneficial relationships.
'We Were Just Constantly Getting Made Fun Of' — How Athletic Brewing Crushed an 'Enormous Stigma' to Craft an $800 Million Business
Bill Shufelt fought an uphill battle to create a non-alcoholic beer that people actually wanted to drink. Now Athletic Brewing Company is one of the top 10 brewers in the country.
Olipop Created a New Beverage Category. Now It's Nearing a Half Billion Dollars in Sales — and Knocking on the Door of Big Soda.
Ben Goodwin people to enjoy a bottle of pop without feeling bad about it. His nostalgia-infused, "functional soda" brand Olipop makes that possible.
She Wanted to Make Hand Sanitizer Sexy, Long Before the Pandemic. Here's How She Made It Into Sephora, and Sold 20 Million Bottles.
Back in 2014, Andrea Lisbona set out to make hand sanitizer a daily-use product like skincare. Next year, revenue at Touchland is projected to be more than $100 million.
After Working at Google and Facebook, She Started a Company to Fight Forest Fires. Now The Government Is Her Customer.
Allison Wolff cofounded Vibrant Planet because she realized how much of an impact technology could have on land management — a huge aspect of controlling forest fires.
His Online Community College Offers Classes from Ivy League Professors — And It's Free For 86% of Students
Tade Oyerinde started Campus because he believed Americans deserve low-cost, high-quality options for getting a college education. Tuition is $7,200 a year — less than a Pell Grant — and all students are given a laptop and a career coach.
I Faced My First True Professional Meltdown — And It Led to an Eye-Opening Revelation
We all know the importance of picking yourself back up after a failure. But I had always believed how fast you make that recovery was what mattered.
Meet the Millennial Founder Who Built a $10 Billion Startup On an Ancient Philosophy: 'There's No Better System Than Nature'
With Notion, Ivan Zhao built a digital workspace that Gen Z is flocking to. The key to his success? Consider the humble beetle.