Thought Leaders

Sometimes, doing the right thing makes you the most disliked person in the room.

If you can prove your idea works when times are tough, you'll be ready to scale when the tide inevitably turns.

After three talks, I've distilled the process into the key steps every speaker should follow to get ready for the stage.

Ask yourself this question to reveal which opportunities are worth your time — and how to succeed within them.

Even the most accomplished executives misunderstand confidence. Here's how to become a more confident leader.

A strong personal brand enables you to increase the visibility and real-world impact of your expertise by communicating your value clearly and consistently.

The future of success belongs to those who trade hustle for coherence and build from frequency, not force.

I took a leap into the unknown, and it taught me three things that are more valuable than any expertise.

As investors turn to capital efficiency and sustainable scaling, there are lessons to be learned from the Southeast — where founders have long built successful companies by doing more with less.

When you're trying to find your first customers, the analog work of getting out and hustling can make the difference between your business taking off and falling flat.

The objective of sound leadership should not be to guarantee flawless decisions but to act decisively with the best information available — and then to commit with conviction.

Consistency, not constant reinvention, is the secret to lasting success. Here's how five enduring values have fueled my company's growth for nearly 20 years.

Here's a deep dive into the nature and purposes of mission and vision statements, and why taking the time to get them right is well worth the effort.

Most businesses still treat this invisible force as a soft skill — when, in truth, it has become the most powerful competitive advantage.

Investors and regulators now expect proof that your AI is trustworthy. Here's how founders can build audit-ready processes before the questions start.

Most leaders get stuck in endless preparation. Learn how to break the cycle, take real action and finally lead instead of just planning.

As I practice gratitude this holiday season, I am reflecting on how I am grateful for those bad bosses. Here are five lessons my bad bosses taught me.

AI, alternative funding, solopreneurs and sustainability are redefining entrepreneurship. Here are seven trends every founder needs to watch in 2026.

The most game-changing ideas often come from the people on the front lines — not the corner office.

Roadmaps are great for getting from Point A to Point B, but building a business isn't a predictable journey.

While you don't need an advanced degree in computer science to get your vision off the ground, I still think the basics are worth your time to learn.