Thought Leaders
Tap into advice and insights from some of the business world's foremost thought leaders, and find out what it takes to join them.
My Husband and I Have Built Multiple Businesses Together — Here's How We Make It Work in Business and in Life
Working with your spouse can be an incredible experience, especially when you share the same goals and values. Here's how to do it successfully.
Why In-Person Events Are Still a Business Superpower in 2025
In-person events remain one of the most powerful tools entrepreneurs can use to build trust, expand networks and accelerate growth.
'What Hoop Did I Not Jump Through to Get That Title?': How Olympian Shaun White Disrupted Winter Sports By Spotting What Everyone Else Missed
Olympic champion Shaun White is changing the very sport he loves. He identified a fragmented tournament system that made life tougher for athletes like himself — so he created his own league.
Is AI Bringing You Closer to Your Customer — or Driving Them Away? Here Are 5 Steps to Bridge the Gap
The first principle of business hasn't changed: customers pay you to solve their problems, not give them another AI promise. AI can either help or hinder this basic reality.
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How One Man Conquered the World's Toughest Peaks — and Built a Brand Every Founder Should Study
In a world saturated with influencers, athletes and tech founders chasing legacy and limelight, few stories captivate like that of Nimsdai Purja. It's a masterclass in breaking limits, owning your story and building a brand that stands for something bigger than yourself.
You're Killing Your Sales By Making Your Salespeople Compete — Push Them to Collaborate Instead.
The role of a sales leader can be high-stress. One way to reduce burnout and improve team performance is to restructure the team to embrace collaboration alongside healthy competition.
Stop Telling Women to 'Smile More'— It's Time to End This Workplace Double Standard
So on this Women's Equality Day, stop asking women to smile at work. Instead here are three things leaders should focus on instead to break the bias in our workplaces.
7 Steps to Build the Life You Want — and the Business to Fund It
Design your life first, then build the business to fund it.
He Went from Tech CEO to Dishwasher. Now, He's Behind 320 Restaurants and $750 Million in Assets.
Andrew K. Smith discusses how storytelling drives scale, how founders lead and how family stays part of the journey.
Your Best Employees Will Quit Someday — Here's Why You Should Support Them on Their Way Out
No leader wants a good employee to quit. But it's going to happen. What matters most is how you respond when that moment comes.
I Make Time for Lunch With Someone New Every Day — And Its Changed My Career
I share a meal with someone new every day. It's changed my network and community. Here's how.
Watch Out for These Dangerous Business Habits That Masquerade as Strategy
Your strategy isn't stuck because of change resistance, poor communication or a bad plan. It's stuck because of persistent myths.
AI Will Define Your Brand If You Don't — Here's How to Take Control
Founders need to own their brand story now more than ever, especially with AI shaping what customers see.
'Winners Work With Winners' — How DJ Khaled's Latest Partnership is Changing the Conversation About Men's Grooming
DJ Khaled has partnered with Rewind It 10, a beard dye brand launched by Carolyn and Jeff Aronson and Fat Joe, turning personal grooming into a message of confidence and business growth.
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