How the Army Taught Me to Jump Out of Planes — and Stick Every Career Landing

How the Army Taught Me to Jump Out of Planes — and Stick Every Career Landing

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Parachuting onto the 50-yard line is an unusual way to arrive at a football game. As a West Point senior on the sport parachute team, I joined several classmates leaping from a helicopter and landing inside Michie Stadium with the game ball. At the academy, I got … Read more

Being Nice Is a Trap — Foster This Attitude If You Really Care About Your Employees And Company

Being Nice Is a Trap — Foster This Attitude If You Really Care About Your Employees And Company

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I used to try hard to be nice, but I’m over that now — and I want others to get over it, too. Because at work, “being nice” is a trap. This first came into focus early in my executive career before I became a chief people … Read more

Jobs Are Disappearing — Here’s How to Future-Proof Your Career

Jobs Are Disappearing — Here’s How to Future-Proof Your Career

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Technological advancements are coming at us faster, and they’re transforming the workforce. By 2030, McKinsey researchers predict that 12 million of us will make a career pivot. That isn’t a bad thing, as long as you stay in control of the situation and take steps to future-proof … Read more

How to Develop and Cultivate a Growth Mindset

How to Develop and Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Unlike a static view of capability, a growth mindset flourishes when faced with challenges, viewing failure not as a sign of a lack of intelligence but as an encouraging platform for development and expanding current skills. At its core, a growth mindset is about the belief that … Read more