Today, as it’s been for all our recorded history, getting rich entails building and adding an abundant amount of value to the world. There are 2,043 billionaires in this world. Approximately one-quarter of them are from the US. Millionaires? We boast roughly 16 million of them. Clearly, it’s hard to
Here’s what entrepreneurs can learn from some of the wealthiest and most successful individuals of their time. In the 2015 musical Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton is championed for furthering his career “by working a lot harder, by being a lot smarter, by being a self-starter.” In a 2016 episode of Saturday
Spoiler alert: It’s not because your story is too boring or your audience doesn’t care. A lot of entrepreneurs make the mistake of believing that once they build the online community and amass thousands of followers, selling will be practically effortless. So it becomes a not-so-pleasant surprise when they announce
Amazing wisdom from more than 100 years ago that you can use today. In the early 1900s, a professional speaker traveled the nation giving one speech, and it was so popular, he ended up giving it 6,152 times by 1925. Keep in mind, this was in an era of no
The distinctions between managing and leading people impact your professional purpose. Here are five aspects that set them apart. Having managed some influencers and public figures for over a decade, I know firsthand what it is to delegate and advise based on what I consider is best for the client’s
While there are many things to consider and tasks to do when starting a business, this first step alone may decide whether your new venture is successful. Whether you call it the mass exodus, the Great Resignation, re-evaluating your life, or a midlife crisis, there are scores of people leaving
Valuable insights to empower business leaders. Now a full few months into the new year, many of us find ourselves breathing a collective sigh of relief – 2020 is over, Covid-19 vaccinations are in progress, and for the first time in a long time, there’s hope for a return to (at
Competition is mounting, so don’t waste time and money solving non-existent problems to create a profitable Business According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of startups are closed in the first year, and half of them within the first five years. CBInsights reports 35% of startups fail because of a lack of
Is your child naturally yearning for entrepreneurial skills? Here are some tips to help put them on the entrepreneurial path. How to raise entrepreneurs — the classic nature vs. nurture influences. Are entrepreneurs born or bred? For me it was probably more nature than nurture. I wasn’t really raised around entrepreneurs. My grandfather
Pride? Being driven and focused doesn’t necessarily translate into great interpersonal skills. You may be a newly minted entrepreneur who just launched a start-up company. Or a seasoned business leader who’s running a multi-billion-Cedis enterprise. Both strive to hear the words, I’m proud of you. But what happens when you become
