Thought Leaders
4 Signs You’re Doing All the Wrong Things as an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs sometimes do stupid things. Here's what you should avoid, starting right now.
By Neil Patel
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Entrepreneurs
5 Negative Ways of Thinking You Need to Stop Today
Lighten up the inner dialogue and you'll feel better, plus have a more realistic perspective on your life.
Thought Leaders
The 10 Commitments for Excellence in Business
Each day presents an opportunity for you to master skills and further goals. Success often comes down to having the right attitude and smart decision making.
Thought Leaders
Want to Be Successful? Quit Being So Positive.
If you're the type of person who only sees the bright side of life, be prepared to not be able to face the reality you need.
By Steve Tobak
Building a Business
6 Must-Dos for the Next Performance Review
Here's how to get truly prepared for these important meetings, in mind and attitude. Remember the whole agenda is ultimately for the employee's benefit.
By Marty Fukuda
Building a Business
4 Reasons Why You Should Hire for Attitude Over IQ
As the saying goes, 'A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can't go anywhere until you change it.'
Entrepreneurs
Looking for Inspiration? These 10 Articles Will Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Spark.
Here's a look at our 10 most popular posts around the theme of inspiration published in 2014.
Thought Leaders
Don’t Let Your Circumstances Paralyze You
A former Chicago Bear recalls the effect of an unfortunate injury. Consider his advice for how to pull yourself out of a funk and reach your full potential.
Building a Business
5 Unconventional Techniques for Improving Your Company’s Culture
The habits and routines, systems and processes that play into a company's agenda are what determine its culture -- and ultimately, its bottom line.
By Jeff Boss
Entrepreneurs
How to End Your Day on a Positive Note
Before you shut off your computer and rush out the door, take a moment to reflect on the positive.
By Lisa Evans
Thought Leaders
8 Qualities of Leaders Who Deliver Value Every Day
Before assuming your next leadership role, run through the following checklist to ensure you're on the right track.
By Jeff Boss
Thought Leaders
5 Thoughts That Crush Success
Change your self-talk to lead you to triumph in business.
Building a Business
7 Traits Elite Entrepreneurs Display at Work and in Their Zest for Living
Top business leaders are passionate, driven to realize their business goals and equally fierce about their personal enrichment.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Get Your First Customer
The initial adopters of your product play a pivotal role for your company. They bring in revenue and can open doors to other purchasers.
By Diana Kander
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Master the Entrepreneur’s Most Important Attribute
If you want to capture investors' attention or land that big client, you must shift your focus from seeming nice to being persistent.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Convert Challenges Into Gifts
The highs and lows of owning a business can be similar to riding a rollercoaster, but remember, setbacks are the building blocks of success.
By Zach Cutler
Online Presence
Got a Bad Yelp Review? Here’s How to Defend Your Business Online. (Infographic)
With more people researching before making a purchase, online reviews are important. Here's how to handle the negative ones while encouraging positive ones.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
Who’s in Your Corner?
Surround yourself with a bevy of business professionals to stimulate and inspire you to realize your goals.
By Lou Solomon
Thought Leaders
How Entrepreneurs Can Stay Engaged and Happy
Focus on these elements to keep steering the ship on the right course.
By Sam Hodges
Thought Leaders
9 Ways to Show More Confidence in Business
You're much more likely to reach out to others about your latest idea or effectively pitch a new client if you feel self-assured.
Entrepreneurs
How Successful People Deal With Stress
Research has shown that some stress is good for us. Too much stress, however, can have serious psychological and physiological repercussions.
By Bernard Marr
Building a Business
Motivating the Negative Nancy on Your Team
Bad attitudes in the workplace can spread like wildfire. Here's how to stamp them out.
By Zeynep Ilgaz
Marketing
Creating Brand Joy. Disrupting With Purpose.
Companies need to think deeply about their products and services to shape their profiles to enlist customer support.
Building a Business
4 Motivating TED Talks to Help You Bounce Back From Failure
If you at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and TED again. These inspiring talks will get you back on your feet in no time.
Building a Business
Sure, Work Hard, But Also Create Your Own Luck
Some things are just beyond our control, but there are things we can do every day to tip the odds in our favor.
By Stephen Key
Online Presence
Want Your Brand Associated With Positivity? Snap a Pic, Ditch the Tweet.
New finding show that picture posts are four times more likely to provide warm and fuzzy feeling compared to text posts.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
Small-Business Owners Are Getting More Optimistic. Are You? (Infographic)
Things are looking up for small-business owners – or so they think. Here's why.
By Kate Taylor