3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Frederick Douglass About Leading in Challenging Times

3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Frederick Douglass About Leading in Challenging Times

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This Black History Month, we can learn a lot about how to move through challenging times by looking back at leaders who have experienced their fair share of challenges, too. It takes bravery, stamina, guts and a vision to move through dark eras and emerge victorious. As … Read more

The 2025 Leadership Playbook | Entrepreneur

The 2025 Leadership Playbook | Entrepreneur

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s fast-moving business landscape, the old playbook no longer works. Leaders can’t rely on traditional methods of decision-making, team-building or strategy execution. Success in 2025 demands agility, emotional intelligence and a forward-thinking approach. As I often say, “Leadership isn’t about controlling outcomes; it’s about empowering others … Read more

5 Lessons in Innovation From an Industry With Zero Room for Error

5 Lessons in Innovation From an Industry With Zero Room for Error

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Innovation isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Remember the DeLorean? That futuristic-looking sports car from the early ’80s turned heads — but quickly flopped because of quality issues, poor performance and a hefty price tag. (To be fair, it did get Marty McFly back to … Read more

6 Basic Rules of Business Etiquette

6 Basic Rules of Business Etiquette

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Etiquette in the world of business should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Every now and then, I encounter a situation where business etiquette is nonexistent. It leaves me to wonder if this is due to the parties being inconsiderate or a lack of knowledge. If … Read more

How to Survive High-Demand Seasons Without Losing Customers

How to Survive High-Demand Seasons Without Losing Customers

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While seasons of high demand bring excitement to small business owners, they often create additional stress that prevents them from providing the best customer experience possible. Regardless of your situation, here are five ways to sustain your business and yourself in the midst of chaos and keep … Read more

5 Key Steps to Succeed as a First-Time Manager

5 Key Steps to Succeed as a First-Time Manager

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As someone who’s spent years in leadership, I’ve seen firsthand how critical engaged managers are to an organization’s success. A recent Gallup State of the Workforce study confirms that reducing disengagement among employees boosts productivity, profitability and well-being. The key factor? You, as a manager. When you … Read more

How to Evolve From Manager to Mentor and Create a Lasting Impact

How to Evolve From Manager to Mentor and Create a Lasting Impact

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Leadership is no longer just about overseeing tasks or meeting short-term goals — it’s about creating a lasting imprint on your organization. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Global Human Capital Trends report, only 3% of leaders believe their organizations are fully capturing the value of their workforce, despite … Read more

Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to High-Impact Leadership

Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to High-Impact Leadership

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Strategic planning, deliberation and technical know-how are no longer sufficient for leadership in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven corporate environment. Although these are essential, a new characteristic of effective leaders is their capacity to establish an emotional connection with their colleagues, build trust and face adversity with empathy. Emotional … Read more

How to Build a Legacy of Leadership in Your Business in Six Proven Strategies

How to Build a Legacy of Leadership in Your Business in Six Proven Strategies

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Success today is often measured by financial results and operational efficiency. While these metrics are valid, many leaders find themselves at the helm of thriving companies, feeling unfulfilled and disconnected. Some may even sense untapped potential within themselves or the organization they lead. If this resonates with … Read more

3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Elon Musk’s Relentless Pursuit of the Impossible

3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Elon Musk’s Relentless Pursuit of the Impossible

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In 2001, Elon Musk wanted to spend some of the fortune he amassed from selling Zip2 and X.Com (later PayPal) to start a farming project on Mars. What did he know about sending payloads into space? Not much. Never afraid to lean on others’ expertise, Musk cold-called … Read more