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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
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How to Protect Your Company Culture When You’re Growing Fast
In the beginning, it was just us: Two law school graduates turned serial entrepreneurs, a husband-and-wife team working on our second big venture. Our vision, to create a business entity formation and maintenance company built on a culture of accountability and integrity without compromise. In addition, we wanted our company…
I Blew an Audition with Robert De Niro — But the Surprising Lesson Now Helps Me Crush Every High-Stakes Moment
I'll never forget the moment I got the call: an audition for a movie with Robert De Niro.My brain short-circuited as soon as I heard his name. De Niro. The Godfather. Heat. Goodfellas. How could I not get distracted?As the big day drew near, I spiraled. This wasn't just another…
How to Really Outsmart Procrastination
I remember the eureka moment I had about procrastination when I was still a high school Latin teacher. There was a lot of talk about "time management" and "SMART" goals going around the faculty in-service day training. But then one of the teachers spoke out, "This isn't time management as…
I’ve Built 3 Multimillion-Dollar Businesses — and Here’s My Simple Secret to Success
When I started out, the goal was pretty straightforward: Make lots of money. Like most new entrepreneurs, I figured once I'd "made it," then I'd give back. That part would come later. Success first, impact second.Looking back, I now realize that mentality was a massive mistake. In fact, I believe…
I Work With My Spouse — Here’s How We Do It Successfully
Working with your spouse might sound like a dream come true — or a complete nightmare — depending on who you ask. For my husband Derek and me, it's been an incredible adventure. Over the years, we've teamed up to build multiple businesses, and while it's had its challenges, it's…
How to Overcome These 7 Hidden Purchase Barriers
You have had a promising conversation with your customer. They nodded, said they liked your offer, maybe even said, "Yes, sounds good." But then there was no follow-up, no payment from that customer and you see zero sales.If this has happened more than a few times, you're not alone. According…
How Generative AI Is Completely Reshaping Education
This is the second installment in the "1,000 Days of AI" series. As an AI keynote speaker and strategic advisor on AI university strategy, I've seen firsthand how generative AI is transforming education — and why aligning with the future of learning is now a leadership imperative.I'm starting with education,…
Web3’s Speed Is No Longer Optional. It’s the Path to Adoption.
After Bitcoin launched in 2009, it became clear to proponents that it would have a difficult time ever becoming "electronic cash." It was too slow and decentralized. Instead, the consensus was reached that its purpose should fit its architecture. The pivot was important: Bitcoin aimed to be a decentralized store…
Robert Irvine Says It’s Good to Scare Yourself in Business
Celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Robert Irvine took the stage in New York City for a special live taping of our show, How Success Happens. He knocked the crowd out with inspiring advice, hilarious stories, and shots of his signature vodka, which he happily poured for anyone with an empty…
The Top 5 Mistakes Smart Entrepreneurs Keep Making
There's a funny thing about experience: It doesn't always make you immune to failure. In fact, some of the most seasoned, intelligent founders I've met — including myself — have walked straight into the same fire multiple times, thinking this time would be different.After buying, building, burning and selling businesses…
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