What do you think of when you think of a leader? What words would you use to describe them? Strong. Disciplined. Knowledgable. Charismatic. These are all great traits for any leader, but one thing that stands out between good leaders and great leaders is humility. Being a humble leader is the magic ingredient that can lead to having a thriving business. Humility? Really? You probably think that humility…
Why is Innovation Leadership Important for Growth and Invention?
by / ⠀Career Advice• Entrepreneurship / May 24, 2022Being an innovator or an inventor has long been heralded in the annals of human history. Some make it their life mission to create and to learn about the world around them, lifting up society with new ways of living. Leonardo da Vinci is typically cited as the pinnacle in this regard. Fostering innovation leadership is key to a successful business. However, what innovators need is a leader…
If you are successful in business, chances are you’ve been taking risks every so often. It’s almost never a fun task, especially for those who get anxious easily. Company culture is good for a lot of reasons, but you should make it a risk-taking one to grow and stand out in your niche. But, if you are the boss of your company, you may want to get your…
There’s only so much you can accomplish in a day, right? But then, how is it that some people manage to be so productive when others struggle to get a single thing done on time? How do some people become billionaires at a young age while others fail to get their careers kick-started? How did Elon Musk become such a successful CEO in such a short time? A…
Employee Health: Why Support Is Critical for Worker Retention
by / ⠀Career Advice• Entrepreneurship• Health & Fitness / May 20, 2022Employee health and well-being are probably one the most important things to take care of. Whether you are a worker or a boss, sooner or later, you will get sick or injured and need to take a couple of days off to get better. Focusing on employee health helps keep your employees happily working for you over the long haul. This just makes sense. Someone is sick and…
Having a thriving, great company culture takes time to grow. So…do you have a “green thumb” for this? You’re might be wondering what exactly “company culture” is. No, it’s not something you’ll find in a petri dish. Instead, the company culture is the purpose, expectations, and ethics of a business workspace. It doesn’t matter if you have one other employee or a thousand employees. Culture is always a…
Entrepreneurs’ Guide to Know When to Start Your Own Business
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship• Startup Advice / May 19, 2022A big business starts small. But how do you know when to start your own business? If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you have a great business idea and are seriously considering starting a new journey as an entrepreneur. The United States Census Bureau estimates that 430,000 business applications were received in January of 2022 alone. The same agency states that in 2021,…
Three Successful Businesses Created After Owners Served Jail Time
by / ⠀Career Advice• Entrepreneurship / May 19, 2022We’ve all heard countless stories of businessmen going bankrupt and losing the will to put in the effort to turn their lives around. However, it may surprise you to know how many billionaires have served time in jail. Famous names — including Steve Madden, Billy McFarland, Tim Allen, and Martha Stewart— have faced imprisonment at various points. But many of them were found guilty after they made it…
Serial entrepreneurs are a rare breed, yet they’re the ones that are changing the world. They have been through the ebbs and flows of starting a business multiple times, and they’ve learned exactly what it takes to make things work. From their daring and innovative ideas to their determination and drive, serial entrepreneurs are impacting the way we live and work. Listed below are four well-known serial entrepreneurs…
Do you know that a vast majority of businessmen, at least 30% of them, are serial entrepreneurs? And what’s interesting is that most serial entrepreneurs are disinterested in money. They view it as a necessary evil that gets in the way of their dreams. Although they understand that it’s the foundation of a successful business, they want more than money can provide. They don’t really care about money…