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...
View Article14 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...
View ArticleInside 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...
View ArticleSteve 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...
View Article5 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...
View Article3 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...
View ArticleFaces 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...
View ArticleBetween 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....
View Article4 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...
View ArticleAre 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...
View ArticleIt’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...
View Article3 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...
View ArticleLeaders 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...
View Article6 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...
View Article7 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...
View ArticleWhat 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,...
View ArticleHow 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...
View Article10 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....
View ArticleAll 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...
View Article15 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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