Thought Leaders
Tap into advice and insights from some of the business world's foremost thought leaders, and find out what it takes to join them.
As a First-Gen Immigrant Founder, My Business Is More Than Just Income — It's a Legacy For My Kids. Here's How I Balance Work and Family.
I always had the desire to find creative solutions to life challenges, leading me to start my own business in 2007 as a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan. But after starting a family, it took on a new meaning.
How to Hire Like Netflix — 'This Is a Completely Different Way of Thinking About Human Capital'
The streaming platform built an incredible team with a strategy called "talent density." But you don't need to be a tech giant to do it.
I Hit Rock Bottom When My Childhood Dream Crumbled Before My Eyes — But Entrepreneurship Saved Me. Here's What I Learned About Purpose, Perseverance and People.
The day I accepted that my dream of becoming a professional soccer player wouldn't come true is seared into my memory — but I found a new purpose in starting a business. Here are the three lessons that shaped my journey and how you can apply them to your own.
4 Mindful Leadership Practices That Transformed My Management and Company Culture
Over the years, I've developed a few mindful leadership practices that have transformed my management style and had a profound impact on our company culture at the same time. It requires a dedication to being fully engaged, authentic, and focused on personal and professional development.
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O'Leary says getting an MBA was ultimately better than following his childhood dream.
Cut the Chit-Chat and Get to Work — Why It's Time for More Minimal Meetings
"Can you jump on a call?" is a common question in our modernized working world. However, is it time to rethink this? Ingvar Kamprad was a firm believer in keeping meetings minimal, and my experiences building Bubbles led me to concur with that. Let's explore.
A Surfer Without a Degree Is Worth $16 Billion After His Biotech Company's Stock Soared 1,100% in a Year
He took classes at UC Santa Barbara in the 1960s but didn't get a degree. Instead, he was focused on finding ways to make money.
5 Types of LinkedIn Content to Level Up Your Personal Brand as a Thought Leader
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When I Became President of KFC, Franchisees and Corporate Hated Each Other. But I Believed This Behavioral Theory Could Bring Them Back Together.
I was handed the undesirable task of righting the ship at Kentucky Fried Chicken. But the challenge allowed me to test a leadership theory.
I Wrote 2 Books That Are Now Bestsellers — Follow My 5-Step Approach to Do the Same
You've done the hard work: You wrote a book! Now, it's time to sell it. Follow these five practices to ensure you get the success you deserve.
How Bernie Madoff's Niece Turned a Family Scandal Into a Mission to Fight Against Pay Inequities
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Your LinkedIn SSI score is a key measure of how effectively you're building your personal brand and growing your network.
Bad Reviews Can Destroy a Small Business. But If You Get One, Here's How to Bounce Back.
A one-star review can hurt your ego — and your business. But it's possible to prevent (and remedy!) this scary scenario.
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