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What Makes an Impact Player and How You Can Be One, Too
Modified excerpt from “Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact” by Liz…
How to Build a Business with Purpose
For decades, business leaders treated purpose as an afterthought, if they thought about it at all —a donation…
Michael Dell Explains the Values That Make His Company So Successful
Excerpted from “PLAY NICE BUT WIN: A CEO’s Journey from Founder to Leader,” published Oct. 5, 2021, by…
How to Fix a Racially Biased Venture Capital Model and Commit to Diversity in Entrepreneurship
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests, venture capital firms are making newfound…
Why Grit is Essential to Your Success as an Entrepreneur
For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea…
What is Social Audio and How Can it Boost Your Business?
We’re entering a new golden age — one of social audio. Talking and tuning into discussions on social…
How to Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Industry
When asked “who are you?” you might answer the question by saying “I’m a business owner” and sharing…
How to Lead Your Business Through Times of Uncertainty
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic crisis has created immense challenges for entrepreneurs and business…
15 Books That Every Entrepreneur Should Read During the Pandemic
The dog days of summer are here, which means prime reading time. While the warmer weather continues to…
Why Now is the Right Time to Pursue Earned Media
The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed activity for small businesses nationwide, as social distancing and quarantine continues, and consumers’…
BIGGBY Coffee Co-Founder Shares His Company’s Journey to Conscious Capitalism
The purpose of starting a business is not to make a profit. The purpose of starting a business…
How to Magnetize Your Messaging with a Unique Brand Voice
Since starting my company, Shaboo Prints, I have never been more fulfilled. Like most business owners, it is…
8 Ways to Inspire a Virtual Team
Thanks to technology, the traditional workplace has become a relic of the past. We no longer need to…
9 Business Moguls on How to Break Into a New Industry and Make it to the Top
Looking to blaze into a new industry? We asked some of the world’s smartest business people and Advisors…
These 8 Business Moguls Reveal Their Secrets for Building an Unstoppable Brand
Today, the world has more small businesses and “wannapreneurs” than ever. Anyone with a mobile phone can launch…
4 Lessons From Social Media Thought Leaders to Help You Connect With Your Customers
The impact, success and revenue generated by leading social media influencers is astounding. The good news for aspiring…
Thought Leader Pat Flynn Shares the Keys to Attracting Superfans
Pat Flynn started an online business in 2008 after getting laid off from a job in architecture. Since…
How Entrepreneurs Can Sharpen Their Strategic Thinking Skills
Do some people simply possess an innate ability to think strategically, or can such a skill be developed…
3 Ways Leaders Can Make an Authentic Impact on Social Media
It’s not uncommon for CEOs to create personal social media accounts on platforms like Twitter and Instagram. What…
How to Leverage Instagram to Grow Your New Business Quickly
Do you ever wonder what to do with all of those Instagram followers you’re been working so hard…