Thought Leaders

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Why Your Startup's First Hires Matter More Than Your Big Idea

Startup success depends less on ideas and more on assembling a strong, strategically aligned early team that can execute, adapt and scale.

Management

My Relentless Ambition Cost Me My Health. Here's How to Avoid Making My Mistakes.

There is no KPI in your startup worth sacrificing your health over. An important lesson for founders of how, when health fails, everything can come crashing like a house of cards.

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The Strongest Leaders Avoid These 5 Management Mistakes

The future of leadership is not about individual heroism, but about creating ecosystems where collective potential can flourish.

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Why Dubai Is the Next Global Haven for Entrepreneurs and the Ultra-Wealthy

I moved to Dubai 16 years ago to build something real. Here's my journey and the city's role in shaping my success.

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Marketing

You Don't Need More Followers. You Need More of This Thing.

The rules of influence have shifted from what you know to who you know to who knows you. Today, we're in the trust economy, where what matters most is who believes you.

Growing a Business

Why Your Audience Isn't Listening Anymore (And What You Can Do About It)

People are tired of being marketed to. When every message feels like a promotion, trust disappears.

Business News

Emma Grede Dropped Out of School at 16. Now the Skims Boss Runs a $4 Billion Empire — Here's How.

Grede says she spends a tremendous amount of time hiring the right people.

Innovation

AI Agents are Seductive — So Who's Accountable When They Fail?

Automated AI Agents are changing business, but who is responsible when they mess up?

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

Why Gold and Bitcoin Are the Go-To Safe Havens in 2025

With central banks stockpiling gold and investors turning to Bitcoin, entrepreneurs must rethink how to preserve value amid rising inflation, trade wars and fiat instability.

Health & Wellness

Even the Strongest Leaders Burn Out — Here's the Best Way to Shake the Fatigue

Stepping away from work, literally, can sharpen focus, reset your perspective and restore the energy high-stakes leadership demands.

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Why the Smartest Businesses Focus on Giving — Not Taking

Business giving creates a ripple effect of trust, loyalty, good energy and karma that results in long-term sustainable success.

Growing a Business

'We're Embracing the Creator Community in a Way No One Else Has': Inside GLORY's Viral Kickboxing Playbook

GLORY is betting on creators to grow kickboxing in the U.S., launching an exclusive-to-attend, free-to-stream fight series tailored for digital-first audiences.

Side Hustle

How to Quit Your Job With Confidence and Go All In on Your Side Hustle

Your side hustle is gaining traction, but the fear of leaving the security of your 9-to-5 job is holding you back. This article explores how to navigate that crossroads and make a confident, strategic leap.

Business Models

'We Know Fans Best': How This Firm is Engineering a Sports Marketing Revolution

By combining analytics and entrepreneurial strategy, Two Circles is changing the future of sports and fan engagement.

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78% of Projects Fail Because of This One Problem — Here's How Continuous Learning Solves It

Traditional training drains resources without results. Smart upskilling through stretch projects and peer learning delivers faster innovation and stronger returns.