Lessons

Leadership

5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Became a CEO

Being a CEO isn't all corner offices and high-stakes decisions — it's mostly pressure, people and pretending you know what you're doing ... until, eventually, you kind of do.

Growing a Business

How I Built a Multi-Unit Franchise Operation Without Leaving My Day Job

How I ran a top-performing franchise while traveling as a full-time speaker — using smart systems, strong leadership and a lot of trust.

Starting a Business

3 Truths Every Founder Learns the Hard Way

There's no manual for entrepreneurship — and your mom's advice, while well-meaning, didn't cover the realities of building a business.

Leadership

5 CEOs Sat Down for a Candid Conversation — What They Revealed Could Change Your Entire Perspective on Leadership

These five CEOs get brutally honest about leadership, pressure and letting go of control.

Growing a Business

How My Old Job Secretly Prepared Me to Build a Thriving Business

The skills I learned are exactly what entrepreneurship demands.

Growing a Business

5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Some of Asia's Most Ancient Yet Important Business Values

As more and more Asian businesses steal the limelight, it's high time that Western entrepreneurs learn some of the ideas and philosophies that guarantee their success and longevity.

Leadership

Here's What It Really Takes to Lead a Bootstrapped Business

Building a strong business without a safety net is about relentless resilience, bold pivots and turning setbacks into stepping stones.

Starting a Business

I Wish I Knew These Four Things Before Starting My Own Business

Starting a business is hard work to say the least. These are four lessons I wish someone had shared with me before going solo, so I'm here to share them with you.

Growing a Business

The 3 Biggest Mistakes That Made Me a Better Entrepreneur

In my journey as an entrepreneur, I made three major mistakes that, at first, seemed like setbacks — but they ultimately shaped me into a stronger, more strategic business leader.

Growing a Business

10 Crucial Lessons That Will Elevate Your Business Success in 2025 and Beyond

This article dives into the top 10 lessons from the past year, highlighting key successes and failures to help you navigate 2025 with confidence.

Leadership

How a Night in the Jordanian Desert Taught Me a Business Lesson I'll Never Forget

A night in the Jordanian desert revealed powerful lessons on leadership, adaptability and strategic focus — proving that the best business insights often come from stepping outside your comfort zone.

Growing a Business

7 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Special Operations Training

Entrepreneurs and elite soldiers share a common trait: the ability to thrive under pressure. Discover five critical lessons from special operations training that can give you a strategic edge in business, from resilience to decision-making under stress.

Leadership

What Solo Parent Travel Abroad Taught Me About Leadership

Traveling the world with my daughter has taught me that great leadership — like great parenting — demands adaptability, cultural intelligence and empathy.

Growing a Business

3 Hard-Earned Lessons from My Entrepreneurial Journey

The key lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship include building a strong team, believing in my vision, and balancing focus with rest to avoid burnout.

Thought Leaders

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Took My Company Public

What I wish I would have known through the many turmoils of experience that lead to necessary wisdoms for company survival.