Become an Entrepreneur

What are the 5 characteristics of emotional intelligence? We examine the key EQ traits that make great leaders and awesome teammates.

The gig economy is the future of work—but what is it exactly? Learn the definition, plus 10 skills you need to thrive as a gig worker.

Want to become a successful entrepreneur? Follow this 9-step framework from successful entrepreneurs.

Successful entrepreneurs are 48% more likely to think 'big picture' than the rest of us. If you're bogged down in detail, here's how to shift your thinking.

Dig into the mighty list of entrepreneur resources that’ll set you the on path to success.

There are a ton of leadership styles, and finding your own can help you be more effective. Here are 11 common approaches, and how to find where you fit.

Shiny object syndrome is keeping you awake and unproductive. Here are 6 steps to overcome it, and finally give your undivided attention to what truly matters.

Emerging research on the characteristics of a leader suggests there are eight specific motivations that the best leaders have in common.

Stress can appear in many forms, hiding behind an unbearable headache or an irritable mood. So what do you do when you feel it taking over?

Let’s take a look at some of the pitfalls of an ungrateful mindset in life, business and work.

The founder is, without question, the most important salesperson in the entire business. Let’s explore why.

There are relevant entrepreneurial skills to take from every position, no matter how small. Here are just a handful of the many careers that may have (unknowingly) set you up for success.

The prospect of personal triumph, increased flexibility and only having to answer to oneself are just a few reasons entrepreneurship is so desirable... but if you're chasing the dream for the wrong reasons, you have an uphill battle on your hands.

'Perfect' is a mirage. And striving for it has the very real potential to stop your startup in its tracks.

Attitudes towards failure may have far-reaching ramifications for overall success. If you find yourself getting easily discouraged after setbacks, it's time to start re-wiring that defeatist mindset.

Let's focus on the true message of Thanksgiving: gratitude. What's more, practicing gratitude can really help you thrive in your business life.

November 13 is World Kindness Day. In celebration, we’d love to show you just how much a focus on kindness in your business could have a positive impact on your success.

Have you caught yourself combing through Steve Jobs’ biography in the hope of finding the secret to entrepreneurial success? You might want to rethink your approach.

Few people will tell you before you start, that the life of an entrepreneur can be an incredibly lonely one. Here's how you can work on your wellbeing as well as your business.

When it comes to running your own show, it's pretty much a given that you’re going to drop the ball at some point. But what about big-shot entrepreneurs? Do they ever put a foot wrong?

There's one thing that no investor can give you: time. Make the most of it.

We all know a few famous entrepreneurs, but what about those other instantly recognizable, influential people that grace our screens?

We talk a lot about starting a business: how to do it, knowing your blind spots, how to pick a co-founder. But, what about learning how to deal with business failure?

The way we work is changing, and millennials are leading the charge on starting new businesses. But what about the next generation of entrepreneurs?

There’s an easy technique used by entrepreneurs the world over to get better results for themselves and their team.

What if there was a way to scientifically predict startup success?

Between sending the demand for smashed avocado skyrocketing and not affording houses, it seems Gen Y is a bit of a wayward generation… or are they?

What do successful entrepreneurs and Wonder Woman have in common? More than you might think!

There are plenty of reasons people go into entrepreneurship – to bring a vision to life, create change in the world, the chance to be their own boss and, of course, to make some cash.

The most successful CEOs have these 4 traits in common. They don’t teach this at business school…

Want to hack your way to business stardom? We’ve studied successful entrepreneurs and found five critical attitudes that can predict your likelihood of success.

Your personality test results may be a comfort, but can they predict how successful you'll be? Discover why your basic attitudes are more important when it comes to achieving your goals.

What separates an entrepreneur from a business builder? Here are four science-backed ways to know which role you're most likely to succeed in.

Having a low motivation for something sounds like a bad thing—but sometimes it’s actually necessary for success.

Playing by the rules might help you make succeed in corporate life, but if you want to make it big in the land of startup, you need to turn everything you've been taught on its head.

Our 15-year study into some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs has revealed some key differences that predict whether a founder is likely to flourish or fizzle.