Overcoming Obstacles
I Keep This Clock in My Office Frozen on the Moment My Life Restarted
It taught me an invaluable lesson about uncertainty, in life and business.
When I Became President of KFC, Franchisees and Corporate Hated Each Other. But I Believed This Behavioral Theory Could Bring Them Back Together.
I was handed the undesirable task of righting the ship at Kentucky Fried Chicken. But the challenge allowed me to test a leadership theory.
How an Idaho State Senator Saved a Beloved Franchise By Hitting the Road In His Camper Van
Peter Riggs' first job out of college was as a Pita Pit franchisee. Years later, he returned as CEO to bring the brand back to life.
This Tattoo Artist Was Frustrated With His Industry's Business Model, So He Started a Studio That Does Things Differently
It's not easy for mom-and-pops to take risks, because they rarely have a safety net to fail. But there are ways to innovate cautiously. Just ask the founder of All My Heart, a tattoo studio on this year's list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops.
Bad Reviews Can Destroy a Small Business. But If You Get One, Here's How to Bounce Back.
A one-star review can hurt your ego — and your business. But it's possible to prevent (and remedy!) this scary scenario.
Success Isn't Linear — 5 Tips to Overcome Obstacles and Find Your Winning Strategy
The game of business requires a serious and thoughtful approach. Read on to learn five key ways to meet the biggest challenges you'll face as a leader.
Don't Let These 3 Common Obstacles Get in Your Way — Here's How to Turn Them Into Building Blocks for Success
We all have limitations we bring to the table — but these three business challenges are ones almost everyone is bound to face. Here's how you can ensure you have the right tools in your tool belt to overcome those challenges with ease.
Bouncing Back After Tragedy Isn't Impossible — Three Ways I Found Meaning Again as a Legally Blind CEO.
Coming back from a devastating diagnosis, debilitating condition or loss may feel like a faraway dream. But you can find meaningful work, even with a limitation or challenge, by following these three strategies to get you back on track.
These Four Words Can Change The Way You Approach Every Impossible Task
When a door closes, this is the question that opens a window.
How to Determine the Barriers to Entry for Your Business
Identifying the obstacles in your way shows that you thoroughly understand the competitive landscape.
Before She Started Slutty Vegan, A Disaster Taught Her the Difference Between Making the 'Best' Choice and the 'Right' One
When things go wrong (and they will), Cole says it's all too easy to ask, "Why is this happening to me?"
Want to Get the Credit You Deserve for Your Work? Do This, Says Bozoma Saint John — Who Ran Marketing for Netflix, Apple and Uber
You probably can't name many chief marketing officers, even if they worked for high profile companies. Bozoma Saint John says that making herself "well-known" was an intentional strategy, and it's one that you shouldn't be shy to try.
9 Easy Hacks to Overcome the Everyday Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur
Use these nine simple hacks to overcome some of the daily challenges that come with being an entrepreneur.
She Protected the President's Life Before She Opened a Fitness Center. Here's How She Deals With Imposter Syndrome.
She Coleman owns a location of The Camp Transformation Center, and her journey through multiple male-dominated industries has taught her a lot about strength.
Have You Ever Obsessed Over 'What If?' According to Scientists, You Don't Actually Know What Would Have Fixed Everything.
Counterfactual thinking is a natural impulse, but we're better off when we learn to counter it.