Leadership
Play Video How to Make a Toast (Video)
Is it toasty in here or is it us? The Esquire Guy mulls over the perfect words to raise a glass to.
How Do I Deliver a Really Good Toast at the Holiday Party?
BY Ross McCammon
The Esquire guy goes on a fact-finding mission to unearth the perfect words to accompany a hoist, whether it's to toast the accomplishments of employees or the tanking of a rival.
Creating an 'Ecosystem' for Minority Entrepreneurs
BY Colleen DeBaise
To foster entrepreneurship among minorities and in urban centers, a concentration of wealthy investors and academic, government and business institutions first needs to come together. A recent panel at Rutgers University put a spotlight on the issues.
Play Video Toshiba America's CEO on How to Embrace Risk (Video)
BY Behind the Brand
Mark Simons, CEO of Toshiba America Information Systems, discusses how a business can go from good to great by taking risks, not being afraid of failure -- and learning from mistakes. He talks with Bryan Elliott for 'Behind the Brand.'
Are You Irreplaceable?
BY Jane Porter
How to make sure your business can thrive without you, and five steps to get there.
Play Video Video Conference Etiquette for Dummies (Video)
Video calls come with their own set of rules, which boils down to: Remember, everyone in the meeting can see you. The Esquire Guy explains.
Is There Proper Etiquette for Videoconferencing?
BY Ross McCammon
The Esquire guy tackles the subtle art of the video call, from where to look to which headset to wear to how loudly to speak to, well, whether or not pants are optional.
Occupy Wall Street Is No Friend of Small Business (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Op-Ed: While many small-business owners share some populist anger at Wall Street banks, they should look closely at the protestors' positions before aligning themselves with the movement.
10 Secrets of Successful Leaders
BY Kara Ohngren
Successfully maneuvering a team through the ups and downs of starting a new business can be one of the greatest challenges a small-business owner faces.
Steve Jobs and the Seven Rules of Success
BY Carmine Gallo
Any of us can adopt these principles to unleash our 'inner Steve Jobs.'
Richard Branson on the Business of Sustainability
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated entrepreneur urges startups to consider developing green solutions for the future.
Steve Case, Martha Stewart and Tony Hsieh Trade Views on Entrepreneurship
BY Colleen DeBaise
High-profile business leaders talk about the challenges facing entrepreneurs at a recent conference in New York.
A Small-Business Owner Who Survived the World Trade Center Attacks Looks Back After 10 Years
BY Jason Fell
Greg Carafello looks back at how Sept. 11, 2001, changed him as a business owner.
Play Video Spanx's Sara Blakely on How She Created an Inspiring Work Environment (Video)
The inventor and founder of the body-shaping undergarment company talks about how the headquarters design motivates and inspires employees. Part of our Insights series.
Back from the Brink: Surviving Startup Stress
BY Jason Fell
How three entrepreneurs made a comeback after personal and business challenges.
Richard Branson on Embracing Change
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated entrepreneur shares his music industry experience as an example of finding opportunities in change.
Play Video Klout's CEO: Why Social Media Matters for Entrepreneurs (Video)
'You build your leadership online as well as in your office,' says entrepreneur Joe Fernandez.
How to Enter a Room and Network Like a Pro
BY Ross McCammon
Consider these tips to make a lasting impression on new connections, before a meeting even starts.
Why You Should Think Twice Before Posting Anonymous Comments Online
BY Erika Napoletano
Four reminders that entrepreneurs have a responsibility to own their words in the digital age.
Three Business Lessons from the NFL Lockout
BY Jason Fell
The author of Fixing the Game offers his top business lessons from football's labor dispute.
Richard Branson on the Art of Delegation
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated entrepreneur shares advice on building a team of leaders.
From Mess to Success: Spike TV Readies Bar Rescue Reality Show
BY Jason Fell
Bar consultant Jon Taffer offers his top three management tips for business owners in all industries.
Richard Branson on Thinking Big
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated entrepreneur shares advice on shaping company culture as you expand your business.
Profanity, Obama and Guy Kawasaki
BY Diana Ransom
For most people, cursing in public is a no-no. But for entrepreneurs, doing so sparingly can breed positive feelings and trust.
Five Tips to Transform Your Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
A look at the best turnaround tactics from small companies around the U.S.
Play Video Seth Godin on Taking Risks and Entrepreneurship (Video)
Business iconoclast Seth Godin talks about trying out new ideas with Bryan Elliott for 'Behind the Brand.'Ads by Google
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"I love to compete. I want to get out there and kick your ass in the business world. That is what inspires me."
Ben Kaufman
Founder, Quirky Inc.
"I'm inspired by the Empire State Building. Probably not many people know that it was built in one year and 45 days."
Alexander Mendeluk
Co-founder of SpiritHoods
"When I see people bridging the gap between the limitations that the 'real world' imposes and what they realize they can manifest."
Bret Michaels
Musician, entrepreneur
"The secret to success lies in the gap between dream and reality."
Scott Heiferman
Meetup Co-founder
"I'm more inspired by the 20-somethings who are going to change the world. They have much less respect for the status quo and are seeing the world in a fresh way, many of them."
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