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Thought Leaders

Here Are 5 Ways to Achieve a Positive State of Mind

As an entrepreneur, one of my most important keys to success is staying positive -- especially when facing the inevitable obstacles of running a business.

By Monica Zent

Thought Leaders

8 Steps to Make Things Happen Now in Your Business

By Sherrie Campbell

Entrepreneurs

5 Negative Ways of Thinking You Need to Stop Today

By Anna Johansson

Thought Leaders

The 10 Commitments for Excellence in Business

By Sherrie Campbell

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.'

By Craig Cincotta

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.

By Catherine Clifford

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.

By Matt Mayberry

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.

By Miles Jennings

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.

By Sherrie Campbell

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.

By Gideon Kimbrell

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.

By Jacqueline Whitmore

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.

By Judith Carr-Rodriguez

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.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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

Entrepreneurs

Make a Positive Change Now With These 5 Life Shortcuts

Save time and conserve energy with these simple but powerful changes in your daily actions and thinking.

By Adam Toren

Entrepreneurs

5 Keys for Maintaining Your Entrepreneurial Vision

It can be challenging to keep your focus when the grind of daily life can knock you down. Here are some tips to help keep you on the path.

By Adam Toren