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The Conscience Of The King: Living Your Own Culture’s Values

There are countless examples of business leaders violating norms with disastrous decisions and extreme actions. Their companies suffer greatly as a result.

A Time Of Invention And Reinvention: How Entrepreneurs Can Tap Into Creativity

Your success as an entrepreneur is largely contingent on your ability to solve problems effectively. The best tool you have is your creativity, and knowing how to cultivate it and harness it, says Jarl Jensen.

How To Change Your Mindset And Achieve Your Life Missions

Without the ability to set goals, focus on the steps and work needed to achieve those goals, and change one’s mindset along the way, success as an entrepreneur cannot be guaranteed, insists Leon Ho.

Six Ways Entrepreneurs Can Maximize Their Philanthropic Efforts

Looking at giving back? Bob Schegel offers some tips for entrepreneurs who are interested in giving back to their communities.

3 Ways To Help Promote Diversity In Technology Careers

There are some helpful approaches we can take to promote diversity in tech, not only from tech companies themselves, but also as an inclusive global community, says Liliana Monge.
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Establishing Yourself In A Competitive Industry: Tips From An NBA And NFL Pro Cheerleader

GeNienne Samuels, CEO of Sideline Prep, shares some best practices from cheerleading for outstanding performance in any competitive industry.

The Power Of Stories

Personal stories are what motivate people to continue the challenging work of DEI and what inspire allies to join the movement to create an inclusion ripple effect.

How Franchisees Can Recruit Successfully And Retain Top Employees

Chris Buitron shares some tips that can help franchisees looking for good employees they can rely on, along with ways to keep them once they’re hired.

Making A Measurable Difference – It’s In The Data

In almost any scenario, business or otherwise, we are surrounded by the tools that can drive improvement. In Sani Nudge's case, the improvement work started with understanding data.

Put On Your Headphones And Block Out The Noise

Tanvir Bhangoo shares a five-step plan that can help you stay focused, block out the noise, and deliver results.

Finding Talent? Don’t Come To A Laser Beam Fight With A Shotgun

The sudden surge of people chomping at the bit to go out on their own provides an unprecedented opportunity for vertical talent marketplaces to grow exponentially over the next five years. 

[Excerpt] Naked At The Knife-Edge

Intuition is perhaps our greatest superpower as humans. It’s a gift we see in young children, where they can often be incredibly incisive and perceptive.

Forget Hyper-Growth. Focus On Responsible Growth.

Growth is good. But hyper-growth, or blitz-scaling, for the wrong reasons is irresponsible and potentially harmful, says Hemant Taneja.

Inflation Means More Than Just Higher Prices For Small Businesses

A rise in prices is the central issue that small businesses face when inflation is on the rise, argues Jay Jung.

Before Leading Others, Manage Yourself: 3 Ways To Improve What You Can Control 

Tom Noser offers three areas in which you can better manage yourself while improving the things you can control.

You Should Be Podcasting! Here’s How To Start 

Michelle Sorro, co-founder of The Podcast Accelerator, encourages people to take up podcasting and add their voice to the podcast world.

How’s Trading Looking So Far In The New Year?

For those assessing the best course for stock trading in 2022, here are a number of key factors brought into play by the pandemic that must be considered.
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Innocent Habits You Must Break To Stay Safe In A COVID World

Tricia Holderman, author of "Germinator: The Germ Girl's Guide To Simple Solutions In A Germ-Filled World" shares some tips to keep yourself – and others – safe when you’re out and about.

Ten Reasons To Make Mentoring Your New Year’s Resolution

Most people think of mentoring as a giving exchange, but it’s really a getting exchange. Bert Thornton and Dr. Sherry Hartnett share ten ways becoming a mentor can benefit you in 2022 — and beyond.

How Can Elite Performers Overcome Nonstop Criticism And Find Strength?

Not only do elite performers operate in highly-demanding, highly-visible industries with unique pressures, they are often naturally empathetic, emotionally attuned individuals.

Sidestep The Great Resignation: Keep Workers By Helping Their Communities

One key to keeping the best employees on board may lie in how well companies give them the opportunity to put their own skills and interests into action in making a difference in the world, argue Maggie Z. Miller and Hannah Nokes.

5 Things To Keep In Mind About Networking — And No, It’s Not A Numbers...

Building a network is about the quality of connections and not a numbers game. It’s about the amount of time you spend with your colleagues. It’s about creating a win-win scenario for each of the people in your sphere.

Gamers Can Lead the Way For Mainstream NFT Adoption

Those who want to play a role in the growth of NFTs should keep an eye on the world of gaming, where the NFT revolution is already well underway.

Why Entrepreneurs Are Made, Not Born

The question of whether entrepreneurs are born or made goes a lot deeper than most people think, argues Christan Hiscock.

How To Manage Your Most Important Product In 2022 – You

Know what we can and can’t control, and act accordingly. Tom Noser shares three areas in which you can better manage yourself.

4 High-Impact New Year’s Resolutions All Entrepreneurs Should Follow In 2022

Are you wondering how you can take your business to the next level in 2022? Ray Blakney, CEO and co-founder of Live Lingua shares 4 tips.

How Do Top Businesspeople, Athletes, and Artists Solve Problems? They Use These 6 Steps

How do successful people like top managers, elite athletes, and highly regarded artists tend to approach problem-solving? Paola Knecht shares six simple yet powerful steps.

How To End Your Dependence On Credit Cards And Spend Wisely For The Holidays

George Williams III, founder and president of Williams Financial Group offers tips to avoid getting into debt – or more debt – during the holidays.

How To Turn One Book Into 7+ Figures Of Revenue For Your Company

You can turn one book into 7 or more figures in revenue for your business. Michael Shreeve, founder of Peaceful Profits, shares how you can.

The Great Resignation: How To Set Yourself Up For Success As An Entrepreneur

Joining the Great Resignation and looking to start your own gig? Sonia Magruder shares some tips that can help you transition seamlessly into your new career.