Thought Leaders

Tap into advice and insights from some of the business world's foremost thought leaders, and find out what it takes to join them.

Leadership

How My Hispanic Heritage Fueled My Journey as an Entrepreneur and Leader

Learn how your cultural heritage and the entrepreneurial lessons passed down through generations can shape your path to success.

Marketing

Ad Fatigue is Real — Why Trust and Influencers Are Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Marketing

With the rapid evolution of cyber threats, businesses are becoming increasingly careful when choosing cybersecurity providers. Therefore, cybersecurity companies must center their marketing strategies around trust, not ads.

Leadership

Be You, Everyone Else is Taken

This article is about how embracing your authentic self and staying true to who you are not only empowers you but also inspires those around you to do the same.

Leadership

How to Master Your Body Language to Defuse Conflicts and Win Every Disagreement

Disagreements are an inevitable part of life, whether in the workplace or in personal relationships. How we handle these moments of conflict can greatly influence the outcome.

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Growing a Business

How Getting Featured In The New York Times Led to the Demise of My Brand

We seemed to be rocking it — lots of press, major partnerships. Then we learned a harsh lesson.

Leadership

3 Ways To Make Sure AI Doesn't Take Your Job

Here's how to thrive (not just survive) during the 'Great AI Reskill.'

Thought Leaders

How to Build a Legacy For Your Company You Can Be Proud Of

We all want to be proud of the personal and professional legacy we leave behind. The "obituary test" is a powerful tool for determining whether or not you and the organization you've put so much time, effort and energy into are aligned with your personal values in a way that will endure.

Thought Leaders

How to Build a Personal Brand Like Simon Sinek, Brené Brown and James Clear

Thought leaders like Simon Sinek and Brené Brown became known for one big idea, which helped them build authority and trust. By honing in on your unique strengths, accomplishments, and experiences and staying consistent, you can establish yourself as a go-to expert in your niche.

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Starting a Business

As a First-Gen Immigrant Founder, My Business Is More Than Just Income — It's a Legacy For My Kids. Here's How I Balance Work and Family.

I always had the desire to find creative solutions to life challenges, leading me to start my own business in 2007 as a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan. But after starting a family, it took on a new meaning.

Growing a Business

How to Hire Like Netflix — 'This Is a Completely Different Way of Thinking About Human Capital'

The streaming platform built an incredible team with a strategy called "talent density." But you don't need to be a tech giant to do it.

Making a Change

I Hit Rock Bottom When My Childhood Dream Crumbled Before My Eyes — But Entrepreneurship Saved Me. Here's What I Learned About Purpose, Perseverance and People.

The day I accepted that my dream of becoming a professional soccer player wouldn't come true is seared into my memory — but I found a new purpose in starting a business. Here are the three lessons that shaped my journey and how you can apply them to your own.

Leadership

4 Mindful Leadership Practices That Transformed My Management and Company Culture

Over the years, I've developed a few mindful leadership practices that have transformed my management style and had a profound impact on our company culture at the same time. It requires a dedication to being fully engaged, authentic, and focused on personal and professional development.

Leadership

You Need to Listen More to Lead Better — 5 Tactics for Leaders to Bridge the Communication Gap With Their Team

If business moves at the speed of relationships, leaders must do more than talk a good game.

Business News

Kevin O'Leary's Dad Told Him Not to Follow His Passion. He's Glad He Listened.

O'Leary says getting an MBA was ultimately better than following his childhood dream.