Image credit: Shutterstock Chris Haroun’s success story is no secret. An award-winning business school professor, MBA graduate from Columbia University and author of the book that Forbes has deemed “one of six books that all entrepreneurs need to read right now,” called 101 Crucial Lessons They Don’t Teach You in Business School, Haroun has the magic touch […]
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5 Pieces of Common Startup Advice That Do More Harm Than Good
Image credit: Shutterstock When you’re first starting out as an entrepreneur, you’re a sponge, soaking up every piece of advice people give you, from mentors and bosses to friends and family. Overall, this is a good thing; it’s important to open your mind, learn new perspectives, and be open to different experiences. That’s how […]
Does a College Degree Still Matter?
Image credit: Jannis Tobias Werner / Shutterstock.com Go to school, focus on your studies, do all your school tasks, get a degree, get a good job and take care of business. This age-old wisdom has rung throughout the years, but how much merit does it have? Does success at college or university guarantee a great […]
10 Things You Can Do Every Day That Earn Respect
Image credit: Portra Images | Getty Images Is it possible to be both respected and well-liked? It’s a question that has crossed the minds of most of us. And fortunately, it actually can be true by following the these 10 things that respected people do each and every day. 1. Underpromise and overdeliver. First coined […]
The 1 Language You Need to Learn to Become the Best Leader Possible
CREDIT: Getty Images You may think the main language spoken in your office is English. You’d be wrong. The language most spoken in your office isn’t even spoken. It’s body language, and you need to be paying attention to it. Knowing how to read it makes you a better leader. I speak from experience. Regardless […]
3 Indispensable Traits That Make a Top-Earner a Top-Earner
CREDIT: Getty Images We all want to fill our teams with top-earners, no matter what the department, company, or industry. But what is it that makes a top-earner so great? Is it his pedigree? Is it his network? Is it his outlook on life? If my top salespeople are anything to go by, the answer […]
The 7 Principles That Can Make You a Millionaire By 30
CREDIT: Getty Images Most people dream about being independently wealthy. They envision a reality where they have all the money they’d ever want, without the need to work, and with plenty of time to spend and enjoy that money. You might picture this scenario sometime after you retire, well into your 50s, 60s, or […]
3 Ways to Conquer Your Fears in 2017
CREDIT: Getty Images Everyone faces that moment when you realize there is no turning back. There isn’t an easy way up or an easy way down and you must make the difficult decision of how to proceed. This holiday, literally paralyzed on the edge of a mountain, I broke down and sobbed. Panicked by the […]
How to Stay Calm in a Job Interview
Image credit: Shutterstock We all know that job interviews are stressful. Hiring managers and recruiters can understand a little bit anxiety and some stress but being too stressful can prevent showing your true nature and professionalism. As a result, you may end up not getting the offer. Also, some hiring managers and recruiters think that […]
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Image credit: Shutterstock Every entrepreneur knows firsthand how difficult it can be to balance the heavy workload that comes with owning a business, and life away from the office. While every entrepreneur would love that mythical healthy work-life balance, few are able to achieve it. Complete balance is an unrealistic goal, as nothing is […]