Jeff Bezos first 60-minute profile hasnt aged well.In the 1999 feature segment, preserved on YouTube, the venerable news show pokes fun at his corny tendencies. He wonders if his company can win a war against traditional brick-and-mortar powers and scoffs at his frugality.In one telling scene, a 35-

Kim Perell is never far from the ocean. An avid traveler, Perell has visited over 70 countries and found inspiration in the big blue.“I just feel the power,” she says. Its a reminder of how life is full of amazing opportunities. ”Born to enterprising parents, Perell grew up listening to discussions

One of my favorite movies of all time is Remember the Titans . It traces the legendary 1971 high school team that won the Virginia State Football Championship and rose to become the No. 2 ranked high school team in the nation. But those victories alone werent what inspired a Hollywood movie and spar

In our society, successful entrepreneurs tend to become heroes. People look at them and think they have everything together. But many of the most successful leaders in business face challenges similar to the rest of us. Owning a business can be extremely stressful and exhausting. The resulting anxie

“Never confuse activity with achievement. –John WoodenCoach John Woodens most insightful model for discussing his idea is the methodology he used to prepare, execute and improve his practices. He was not satisfied with having simply succeeded in each activity, but rather sought to maximize achieveme

A key part of the art of listening is not thinking about what you are going to say while the other is talking. Stilling your thoughts and really hearing the other person with an open mind sometimes takes conscious effort.In How to Be Like the Wooden Coach by Pat Williams, Coach described the importa

You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes. » Related: Why You Should Always Give Credit and Take Blame This maxim of coach John Wooden was the cornerstone of his approach to life. As with many of his principles, he learned it from his father, Joshua.In his book My Pers

Revealing the wrong aspects of yourself at work can have a devastating effect on your career. In this article, originally published at LinkedIn Pulse, Dr. Travis Bradberry explains how to navigate this difficult landscape. You cant build a strong professional network if you dont open up to your col

If you ask a group of people to describe strong leaders, youll likely hear responses like these: “The leaders look strong. By their strong physical presence, they convince others to follow them. ”“Leaders are very articulate. Their loud voices and powerful language motivate people. ”“Leaders are de

My son is 9 years old. One morning not so long ago he asked, “Why do I have to go to school before the sun comes up?” He loves school, but he only hits his stride from noon to 7 p.m. I remember feeling the same as a child, but at some point I stopped questioning why and just fell into the routine of

For many young professionals, attending a networking event seems as fun as going to the dentist. Necessary? Yes. Pleasant? Not really. Attitudes like this are understandable – the pressure is high, you dont know who to talk to first, and conversations can go from awkward to downright embarrassing –

Its amazing how much can be accomplished with teamwork if no one wonders who gets the credit. This idea was a central theme in Coach John Woodens leadership and coaching style.The coach was adamant that you had to have great talent to win, but he was also quick to point out that this alone does not

Instagram is a visual playground for 800 million users and account, according to stats compiled by Smart Insights. While part of the social networks draw may be following celebrity accounts, theres another upside:the platform offers stellar examples of personal customization.Im not talking about tho

In 2003, Mehmet Oz, MD, founded the nonprofit HealthCorps to train recent college graduates to teach children and teens in the United States how to develop habits that are crucial for their long-term health, both physically and mentally. So far, the program is running in nine states across the count

Imagine that. You spend years building your expertise and reputation within your industry – a successful career – and your entrepreneurial spirit ignites! An opportunity presents itself to you, or your own burning desire motivates you to go it alone. The idea of ​​being your own boss is intoxicating

For Mehmet Oz, M.D., mentorship is more than an hour-long phone call a week. Mentoring is about finding people you admire, studying what they do, and thinking about how you can emulate their actions.Related: Dr. Oz wants you to realize that your best years are ahead of you Two primary people served

Classify this one as really weird and gross science:according to research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B this summer, a mind-controlling parasite found in cat feces may give people the courage they need to become entrepreneurs.And here, I thought, was the motivation and

The plane door slammed open. I looked down and saw a lake, a checkerboard of farms and slivers of gray roads stretching across rural southern Michigan. There was a man sitting to my right. I had never met him. I didnt know his name. I had no idea of ​​his credentials other than guessing that because

After a year of working as a human resources manager, I thought I was ready for a promotion to director level. Or, more specifically, I worried that continuing to take on tactical HR responsibilities that could be easily outsourced wasnt a good long-term career path. So my goal was to do more strate

“Quick fail; learn fast. ”Its a mantra weve heard many times over the past decade, especially as startup culture has entered mainstream consciousness, but part of me has always wondered how many of us actually took it to heart. During my own corporate career, which has had both spectacular successes