Lessons

Entrepreneurs

Time Flies (When You're Learning On The Fly)

Having reported on entrepreneurship in the MENA for a decade, Entrepreneur Middle East Editor in Chief Aby Sam Thomas shares 10 things he's learned about this domain- and the people in it.

Growing a Business

The Top 2 Mistakes Founders Make That Hinder the Growth of Their Companies

Here are two of the biggest ways founders sabotage their own success — and how to fix it.

Health & Wellness

How Taking Up Boxing Transformed My Outlook on Entrepreneurship

Few things have taught me more about entrepreneurship than getting into boxing. Here are the three most important lessons I've learned from my time in the ring.

Leadership

10 Leadership Lessons From Successful CEOs — An Insightful Guide for the Ambitious Entrepreneur

Valuable lessons you can learn from successful CEOs like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.

Leadership

5 Vital Lessons I Learned By Taking a Mini Break From the Entrepreneurship Grind

Like you, I have big goals for my company and know that getting lost in the minutiae won't get me there. Taking time away for personal and professional development ensures that you remember to look up.

Leadership

How to Drive Success in 2024 — 3 Leadership Lessons from the Founder of International Business

Any business faces its highs and lows, and often, it is how you navigate through adversity that determines the viability of your venture. Here are some insights on navigating your company through harsh waters without drowning.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

I Was a Franchisee, and Now I'm a Franchisor. Here's My Parting Advice to New Franchisees.

Step one: Ask yourself what kind of lifestyle you want.

Growing a Business

What to Do When You Fail to Live Up to Your Own Expectations

My product launch was a failure. But here's why that became a good thing.

Thought Leaders

What Carl Sagan Teaches Entrepreneurs About Chance — and How to Handle "Cold Streaks" in Business

In business, we must adhere to the laws of probability and keep flipping that coin. Here's why.

Leadership

3 Lessons I've Learned After 5 Years Leading a Public Company

Simplicity equates to clarity, and in the corporate world, clarity is key to producing results.

Growing a Business

How to Make Powerful Business Decisions Without Guilt, Shame or Regret

Feeling stuck between various options, not sure what to do? Read on.

Thought Leaders

Adopt The Winning Habits of Elite Sports Stars to Unlock Entrepreneurial Greatness

The traits acquired by elite athletes are strikingly similar to those acquired by the most successful entrepreneurs in the world.

Thought Leaders

7 Things I've Learned In 7 Years of Entrepreneurship

After my dad died nine days after his cancer diagnosis, I started my business a few weeks later because I realized life is short. Here is what I have learned over the last seven years of entrepreneurship.

Productivity

I'm a Blind CEO — Here Are 3 Lessons I've Learned About Finding Alternative Ways to Be Your Most Productive Self.

Through my vision loss, I've learned a lot of lessons about the importance of staying proactive as a CEO. Here are some lessons I've learned to find new ways to grow your business.

Growing a Business

Think You Screwed Up? These 6 Business Leaders Share Their Big Mistake — and Lesson Learned

Too often, we think a leader has to be right. But these businesses transformed when their leaders realized they'd had it wrong all along.