How to Overcome Past Struggles and Turn Them Into Your Superpowers
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every story of a superhero begins with an inspiring narrative. One where all these exceptional people had to deal with some unfortunate circumstances first, but facing these challenges turned them into something beautiful. Well, I have good news: You don’t need a cape or a fictional backstory […]
How to Avoid the Perils of Short-Term Thinking For Long-Term Success
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At my company, Jotform, our intern program is serious business. When a new class of interns signs on to work with us, their first week is spent in training, getting them up to speed on who we are, what we do and how we do it. Then, […]
How to Utilize Founder Branding While Avoiding the Spotlight
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most founders have zero interest in becoming celebrity CEOs — in fact, many of us actively avoid it. Yet, the personal branding industry has been projecting the same message for years: Be the face of your industry, become the #1 name everyone recognizes, and build your personal […]
How the Best Leaders Master Their Communication with Confidence
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What’s the one thing every successful leader, innovator and visionary must master? COMMUNICATION. They don’t just talk — they connect. They ignite action, build trust and spark real, lasting change. And let me tell you something — communication is more than words. It’s the body language, the […]
How to Navigate Each Newer, Bigger Box on Your Career Path
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was a child, I wanted to be a social studies teacher. Living on a farm, the boundary walls of my knowledge made up a very small box. I knew cows were hard work and social studies was my favorite subject, so I went with my […]
How to Build A Startup, From an Early Lyft, Twitch Investor
Even though there’s a .00006% chance that a startup will reach a $1 billion valuation, Silicon Valley investor Mike Maples Jr. has placed early bets on more than one startup that beat the odds. Across his nearly two-decade investing career, Maples found that startups he invested in early that are now worth over a billion […]
How to Break Free From the Cycle of Overthinking and Master Your Mind
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Picture this scenario. You’re about to present the company’s latest objectives and how they connect to the greater vision, but you’ve just spent the better part of the morning trapped — not physically, but in a negative thought loop. Maybe it’s about a less-than-flattering user review or […]
How to Establish a Distinct Brand Identity in a Crowded Market
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In today’s digital world, crafting a standout personal brand is essential for success as a business leader. One thing’s for sure: Consumers trust and purchase from real people more than impersonal brand names. This is especially true with a service business. According to the recent national research […]