Paul Brown is a regular contributor to Forbes, and has interviewed, researched, and written about entrepreneurs for the last 30 years. He was asked by to speak to a group of graduate students about what he’s learned throughout his career. Here’s what he said. 1. The best way to predict the future is to create […]
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor […]
This infographic, created by the team at Total Self Confidence, delves into the main qualities identified in both confident people and insecure people. Which side do you identify with? Do you agree with all the points? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Is there really a perfect time to take the plunge and become an entrepreneur? Sure, there are ideal circumstances — like having endless amounts of startup capital and an all-star team already assembled, but those ideal conditions are few and far between. If you are waiting for the stars to align you are wasting valuable […]
A group of archaeologists digging through ancient corporate archives recently uncovered two mysterious tablets (aka “wall plaques”) engraved with the following laws: I. Thou shalt remain optimistic. Since thy employees look to thee for leadership, thou must not let thy worries and concerns cast a black cloud over everyone else, for that way lies certain […]
When you spend decades working with executives and business leaders, you really can’t help but observe what works and doesn’t work over the long haul. One thing I’ve noticed, it’s not intrinsic characteristics or personal habits that determine whether you’re successful or not. It’s your behavior. What do I mean by “behavior?” How you react […]
If you want to make sure you’re providing your employees with an environment in which they can thrive, check your workplace for these motivation killers. 1. Toxic people. If you’ve ever spent time with truly toxic people, you know how destructive and exhausting they can be. Toxic people spread negativity and suffocate the positive. Let […]
Have you ever noticed that no matter how much you earn, you find a way to spend it? Well, you’re not alone. Many people seem to have a way of living up to their means or even beyond it. How many times have you seen a person who won the lottery lose it all and […]
Was one of your New Year resolutions to save more money in 2015? After the holidays most people’s bank balances are suffering, but the New Year can be a great time to get hold of your finances and put some money aside. Check out 10 things you can stop doing to save more money. 1. […]
An employee’s most important job is to bring value to an organization–when that value isn’t there anymore, it’s in the organization’s best interest to rid itself of the wasted seat and salary. Great employees are enthusiastic about their jobs, go the extra mile, and are team players. They bring value to their employers, their co-workers, […]
