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How to Be Confident, Even When You’re Not

Everyone has insecurities when doing something new. Here are three ways to build strength and be self-confident. New challenges and opportunities can be exciting, but they can also test your...

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14 Simple Ways to Get Considerably More Done

In the spirit of the topic, let’s get right to it: 1. Eliminate one ego commitment. We all do things that have more to do with ego than results. Maybe you serve on a committee because you like how it...

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Inside the Brain of a Leader

Can neurological rewiring boost leadership skills? Do great leaders have distinctive brains? Yes, says David A. Waldman, a management professor at Arizona State University. Since 2005, Waldman and his...

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Steve Jobs and Bernie Madoff: What They Have in Common

You might not think these two have any similarities, but turns out they do. What do Bernie Madoff and Steve Jobs have in common? More than you think. Common Ground Steve Jobs was a legendarily...

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5 Easily-Copied Traits of an Excellent Leader

Harold MacDowell, CEO of TDIndustries, sets a standard for company culture that you should imitate. Here’s how. I recently met and had breakfast with Harold MacDowell, the CEO of TDIndustries, a...

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3 Things You Don’t Really Need to Be a Great Leader

Sometimes the things you think you need will lead you down the wrong path. Here’s what you need to know. We all do what we do because of deep-seated needs. Most founder-owners, for example, start...

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Faces of Success: You Can Judge a Leader’s Appearance

Science says that people read a lot about a person just by looking at their face. How much can you learn about a leader by simply looking at him or her? More than you might think, according to Nicholas...

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Between Venus and Mars: 7 Traits of True Leaders

Control is a mirage. The most effective leaders right now–men and women–are those who embrace traits once considered feminine: Empathy. Vulnerability. Humility. Inclusiveness. Generosity. Balance....

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4 Great Leadership Lessons from the Arts

Math and science are noble endeavors, but real leadership is taught in the arts. Here are four powerful lessons taught best by artists. The Tony Awards for Broadway Theater are Sunday night, showcasing...

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Are You a Leader or a Manager? There’s a Difference

The terms leadership and management are often used interchangeably, but there is a huge difference between a leader and a manager. Leaders aren’t always managers and vise versa. It is a rare individual...

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It’s Not Just Semantics. Words Make an Enormous Difference in Leadership

If you can’t communicate clearly, you can’t do business. A few weeks ago, I mentioned to a group of entrepreneurs that I am not a fan of Jim Collins. There are many reasons, but one of them is that I...

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3 Signs You’re Meant to Be a Leader

Not everyone is cut out to be a leader. But if you have these three traits, you might be a natural born leader. Reading leadership literature (including this column), you’d sometimes think that it was...

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Leaders Think Big Using Big Data

These five elements of big data analytics will help you make the smartest decisions for your business. In today’s hypercompetitive, real-time marketplace, where customers demand personalized solutions...

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6 Things Exceptional Leaders Do Better

Exceptional leaders differentiate themselves by doing a few things better. Here are six things you can learn from them. What makes an exceptional leader exceptional? This was the topic I had the...

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7 Super Entrepreneurship Lessons from “Man of Steel”

Superman as an entrepreneur? Not exactly, but you just may walk away from “Man of Steel” with inspiration for your business. Over the weekend my wife and I and a friend saw Man of Steel–the latest...

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What Would Winston Do?

In 1940, a war-weary Britain was on the verge of capitulation. Here’s how Churchill turned it around–and what it means for you. In 1940, when Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of Great Britain,...

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How to Break Out of the ‘Female Entrepreneur’ Trap

Want to succeed as a female founder? Quit talking about being a female founder. As the lone female founder of a bustling incubator, I’m approached by women who feel dispirited, restless, confused, and...

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10 Things Leaders Must Learn to Do

You can get away with a lot and still make it in this world, but there are some corners you simply can’t cut. Business leaders don’t exist in a vacuum. Success is always relative to the competition....

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All Great Entrepreneurs Have This…

What makes an entrepreneur successful? Some people believe it’s the ability to innovate. However, many startups are refinements of existing business models or improvements on how everyday products and...

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15 Worst Excuses Not to Be an Entrepreneur

It’s likely that one of your excuses is that you don’t have enough time–so let’s get right to it: 1. I’m too scared. Join the club. Every entrepreneur is scared. So you have a choice: Let your fears...

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