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Don’t Miss Out at Events!
Personal development is important no matter what line of business you are in or what position you fill in that business. Going to conferences and networking functions helps to keep you on the cutting edge…
How Negativity Can Overpower Your Good Intentions
Be honest with me now: Do people see you as approachable and easy to talk to? As you considered that question, I bet some of you started to think about friends or family members who…
5 Ways Courageous Leadership Evokes Action and Engagement
Courageous leaders set the tone for organizational performance. When leaders establish themselves as a strong and courageous personality they set the tone for the rest of the company and shape the overall culture. Dithering about…
7 Common But Vital Tips to Becoming the Perfect Business Leader
Many of today’s startups were developed by young entrepreneurs with entrenched invincibility. They excel in technology and innovation, but lack leadership ability. There are many strategies to help with effectively leading an organization, but leadership…
7 Myths You Probably Believe About Successful Entrepreneurs
I spend a large percentage of my time connecting entrepreneurs with companies trying to solve wicked problems. So I get a kick out of some of the most common misperceptions I hear about people who…
How Emotions Influence the Decision-Making Process in Business
Have you ever been shopping at one of your favorite stores when suddenly you see something nostalgic? It might be a shirt that favors one you had when you were young or maybe it is…
10 Things Successful People Do Every Morning
Seizing the day is important in any walk of life, but when running a small business it is absolutely vital. Richard Branson doesn’t get up at 3:30am every day because he enjoys it. He does…
7 Leadership Lessons from Successful Immigrants
In my experience as a business advisor and angel investor these days, I seem to more frequently hear from entrepreneurs and business owners with “can’t-fail” or “get-rich-quick” ideas. In my view, these are the least…
5 Easy Steps to Become an Expert in Your Field
One thing usually keeps people from branding themselves as an expert: they think they need a fancy degree or else nobody is going to want to hear what they say. In the entrepreneurship world, you…
Do Mastermind Groups Help with Business Growth?
The concept of a mastermind group is much older than most people would think. Namely, it was described and analyzed by one of the pioneers of self-help – Napoleon Hill. He looked at the most…
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