EntreLeadership

If you think a great idea is all it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, best-selling author and Princeton professor Derek Lidow says you might want to think twice about starting your own business. However, if you follow his advice and start by honestly determining whyyou want to be an entrepreneur, your chances of success dramatically increase. It also doesn’t hurt to look to some of the all-ti...

Michael Wystrach, CEO and co-founder of Freshly, insists that the best businesses are built by those who, first and foremost, are passionate about finding a solution to an unsolved problem. And based on the success of his all-natural, chef-cooked meal delivery service, he’s 100% right. In less than three years, Freshly has become a standout in the $1.2 trillion food industry and attracted heavywei...

Talent, skill, and an unparalleled work ethic may seem like a guaranteed recipe for success, but Molly Fletcher—acclaimed motivational speaker, author, and former sports agent—has seen fear undermine it all. Tune in as Molly explains how a positive mindset can be a total game-changer, unlocking boundless potential and unforeseen opportunities for growth. Better yet, she offers powerful advice on m...

In order to move your business forward, GE Business Innovations chief marketing officer Dara Treseder knows you have to first identify two things: where you are in the market and where you’d like to be. It’s in this space, which she calls the growth gap, that innovation is not only important but absolutely essential. Join us as Dara shares why partnerships are a game-changer (and ways to evaluate...

While it may not be possible to eliminate all the daily distractions (we’re looking at you, 24/7 emails, social media notifications, and nonstop text messages!) in our lives, best-selling author Curt Steinhorst says we can all become measurably more focused by being intentional about what we pay attention to. Tune in as Curt details the four elements that affect your focus and offers solutions tha...

The path to success is seldom entirely smooth, but venture capitalist Carter Cast says that shouldn’t derail your career—if, that is, you learn how to recognize your blind spots. Tune in as Carter, who is also an award-winning clinical professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, details the personality traits of the five archetypes found in every workplace. With a little s...

In today’s ever-changing business environment, the most effective way to keep your organization competitive is with a team that is continuously learning, according to best-selling author Whitney Johnson. New challenges are not only important to keep us engaged and motivated, but they also lead to increased productivity and better morale. Tune in to find out how to determine where you are on your p...

Providing unbeatable value to customers is a timeless idea—and one that former Dollar General CEO Cal Turner Jr. credits for growing his family’s business into a billion-dollar enterprise. Join us as he shares stories straight from the entrepreneurial front lines, along with insight into his father’s founding strategy and why it worked. We’ll also hear from Dave and his daughter Rachel Cruze about...

Former Southwest senior vice president of culture and communication Ginger Hardage knows firsthand that a healthy culture is a total game-changer. Not only does it lead to a more productive and creative workplace, but it also results in a happier, more unified team with significantly less turnover. In her latest venture, Unstoppable Cultures, Ginger draws upon her 25 years of experience at Southwe...

Researcher and New York Times best-selling author Shawn Achor returns to share some stunning new research on success, happiness and how to reach your full potential. Here’s a hint: You can’t do it alone. Instead, it is determined by how we complement, contribute to, and benefit from the abilities and achievements of people around us. Shawn has worked with over a third of the Fortune 100 companies,...

If you’ve ever felt bored or less than inspired at work, Dan Cable, professor of organizational behavior at the London Business School, has good news: Your problem is biological, not motivational. Sure, that may sound a bit alarming at first, but the scientific explanation is rather simple—as is the solution. Tune in as Dan shares three easy ways to reactivate a crucial part of our brain called th...

In 2007, when Cheryl Bachelder took over as CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., the company was a mess. Profits were down, stock prices were at an all-time low, and morale had hit rock bottom. She knew her only hope of turning things around was to create a culture of servant leadership. And she was right. By investing in her most valuable resource—her team members and franchisees—Cheryl helped...

Psychologist and New York Timesbest-selling author Adam Grant has spent his career studying ways to find more motivation and meaning in life, and he says a great place to start is by looking for purpose at work. Now depending on how you feel about your job, that may be easier said than done, but Adam insists that any one of us can create the job we want. Join us as he details ways to find more ful...

We’re wrapping up our special bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit with a powerful lesson from Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly on leading his team through the airline’s recent tragedy in April. He offers tremendous insight on the importance of communication and teamwork—and it’s a testimony you’ll likely never forget. Next, a few members of Ramsey Solutions operating board of directors answ...

We’re coming to you again from EntreLeadership Summit, this time with an outstanding panel discussion featuring Dave Ramsey, Seth Godin and Donald Miller. The powerhouse trio tackles questions from our attendees and addresses tough issues such as managing rapid growth, developing leaders instead of managers, and defining success within your own organization. Their answers are insightful, candid, a...

We’re continuing our bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit with a lesson from Dave Ramsey on something that affects every single one of us: market disruption. Regardless of the business you’re in, change is the only constant in today’s marketplace. And if you want to survive, complacency is not an option. Tune in as Dave details the three things to avoid if you want to stay a step ahead of you...

According to WhiteSpace at Work CEO Juliet Funt, oftentimes the key to accomplishing more is to momentarily do less. A strategic pause, what she calls “whitespace,” taken between activities to recalibrate and recuperate can help you reclaim lost productivity, creativity, time—and money. Juliet estimates that mindless busyness (such as pointless meetings, endless emails, redundant reports) costs bu...

Daymond John knows from experience that there is no such thing as a shortcut to the top. The entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, who first found success after turning $40 into the six-million-dollar FUBU brand, says the secret to his success is simple: good old-fashioned hard work. But don’t for a minute think that any of it has come easy. Tune in as Daymond shares his advice for...

Whether you’re an electrician or an analyst, a brain surgeon or a salesperson, New York Timesbest-selling author Daniel Pink has discovered a universal truth: When we do our work is just as important as howwe do it. Turns out even the brightest minds aren’t at their best at certain times of the day. Luckily, it’s possible to decipher your own patterns of performance—i.e., when you’re at your peak...

If you’re constantly trying to find more hours in the day, New York Timesbest-selling author and leadership consultant Brian Moran might have just the solution: Plan to get more done in 12 weeks than most people get done in an entire year. Sound too good to be true? Not at all, insists Brian, who has helped thousands of clients shift from traditional annualized thinking to what he calls a 12-week...

In a world where we’re all constantly trying to craft experiences—like that of our customers, patients, users, you name it—New York Timesbest-selling author Dan Heath has figured out how to get it right. And it generally doesn’t involve grand gestures or over-the-top gimmicks. The goal, he says, is to concentrate on creating a singular peak moment, otherwise known as the most positive part of any...

Dr. Nate Regier believes wholeheartedly in the power and importance of healthy conflict communication—so much so that he built an entire business around it. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Next Element, which works with organizations around the world to help them see conflict as an opportunity to connect with their team members rather than a negative source of unwanted drama. Dr. Regier’s secret we...

After the near overnight success of their first food truck, followed by a winning appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank, Cousins Maine Lobster cofounders Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac found themselves in an enviable position. Financially, they had the capability to quickly scale their business—but getting past the fear was easier said than done. Join us to find out how the cousins strategically grew from...

While the thought of having difficult conversations may fill most of us with dread, business social scientist Joseph Grenny says avoiding conflict is a big mistake. In fact, he says such conversations are absolutely crucial to an organization’s health and overall success. Sure, the stakes are high—and the tension may feel even higher—but ignoring incompetence or bad behavior only creates alienatio...

Regardless of the size of your organization or the type of work you do, William Vanderbloemen, CEO and founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, says intentionally investing in your culture always pays off. Not only does a healthy workplace increase revenue and employee retention, but it also helps create a place that people are happy to come to every day. And the returns on that, as we all know, are...