Thought Leaders
Discoveries From an Entrepreneur’s Risk Experiment
You might be surprised to find out what holds back people from going after the things they want -- in business or life.
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Building a Business
Common Succession Planning Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Remember, the process isn't about you. It's about the organization. Instead of choosing a successor just like you, choose one to meet the new needs of the enterprise.
By Beth Miller
Business News
How I Overcome the Fear of Failure
Lifestyle entrepreneur Lewis Howes opens up about his biggest fears and talks about how he works on overcoming them.
By Lewis Howes
Building a Business
5 Words Successful (and Happy) People Never Use
The biggest difference between people like us and people who do things we would like to do is they didn't reflexively decide to put up their own barriers.
By Jeff Haden
Thought Leaders
Move Away From Shame-Based Management to Inspire Productivity
Leading a team is extremely challenging but making employees feel inferior or afraid doesn't foster lasting success.
Thought Leaders
Confident Entrepreneurs Deftly Overcome Impostor Syndrome
The immense stretching exercise involved in launching a new business can incite fear and timidity. Ward off such feelings with these 10 steps.
Thought Leaders
The Common Advice Barbara Corcoran and an Astronaut Used to Conquer Fear
Most people fear public speaking or experience stage fright at the very thought of delivering a presentation because they don't do it very often.
Building a Business
Lacking Capital, Talent or Connections? That’s Just the Fear Talking.
To see if there is any future for a new business, focus only on the essentials and develop a minimum viable product.
By Kuty Shalev
Thought Leaders
10 Fears You Must Overcome When Starting a New Business
What's the difference between those who reap profits and the ones who fumble and walk quietly back home? Read on to learn how to stride boldly toward success.
Building a Business
Shark Tank Contestant Melissa Carbone: ‘People Who Activate Win’
Smart entrepreneurs know everyone has ideas. But the ones who are quick to follow up on them can succeed.
By Jesse Torres
Thought Leaders
3 Fears That Halt the Entrepreneurial Journey
Many "wantrepreneurs" encounter doubts and misbeliefs about starting a company. Here's how to forge ahead.
Thought Leaders
Why Entrepreneurs Need to Be Optimistic About Uncertainty
The good thing about not being sure of anything, is that everything becomes possible.
Business Accounting
5 Fears You’ll Need to Conquer Before Starting a Business
If you're going to be successful as an entrepreneur, you need to be prepared for the risks.
Entrepreneurs
7 Lessons From the Boxing Ring
An executive takes up a new sport and learns some essential business truths for knockout success.
By Marty Fukuda
Business Accounting
Success Will Never Come to Entrepreneurs Who Do These 10 Things
There will always be winners and losers. Make sure you don't end up the latter.
Thought Leaders
Whether at a Startup or on a Nuclear Submarine, Earn Your Leadership
Barking orders at the people under you may get things done, but will ultimately lead to failure.
By Doug Winter
Building a Business
What Dating a Model Taught Me About Chasing Opportunities
If you let yourself be intimidated, you will be just like all the others who are scared to take risks.
Building a Business
How to Prevent Anxiety From Ruining Your Business
Some stress is a good thing and can even propel your business forward, but when stress turns to anxiety, it can be debilitating.
By Lisa Evans
Thought Leaders
4 Lessons on Staring Down Fear and Taking Risks from Tightrope-Walker Nik Wallenda
Meticulous preparation and tireless practice, not bravado or recklessness, are the foundation of success when failure really is not an option.
Entrepreneurs
Why Fear Is the Entrepreneur’s Best Friend
Business leaders can learn to make peace with that pervasive sinking feeling.
By Boland Jones
Thought Leaders
Easily Diagnose and Treat Impostor Syndrome
A serial entrepreneur reflects on the paradox of meeting success and needing to hide out. Have you ever felt like you were a fake or unworthy?
Entrepreneurs
5 Quotes to Help You Conquer Your Fears
With Halloween upon us, it's time to take a step back and remove the horror of being afraid.
By Adam Toren
Thought Leaders
5 Lessons for the Fearless Female Entrepreneur
The same challenges face anyone in business, but women encounter their own unique challenges.
By Jayna Cooke
Entrepreneurs
How to Overcome Perfectionism to Succeed in Business
There is an epidemic sweeping our nation. It's called perfectionism, and the paralysis of perfection can be a dream killer for many entrepreneurs.
Thought Leaders
Why Fear Is Your Ally in Business
Use this burst of emotion as a guide to focus your awareness, prepare strategically and execute tasks expertly.
Thought Leaders
Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran’s Top 2 Public Speaking Tips
She may look like a pro now, but Corcoran used to be 'horribly afraid' to get out in front of people and speak.
Building a Business
Are You a Spineless Business Owner Dominated By Your Staff?
An unpleasant experience with a former client and his dominating bookkeeper reminds us that the boss needs a backbone.
By Gene Marks