If people aren’t laughing at your dreams then you’re not dreaming big enough. Kavita Channe is a sports and entertainment TV host and producer, TV personality, entrepreneur, philanthropist and mother who has successfully broken barriers for women and minorities in both media and television. In addition to her accomplishments in the sports, entertainment…
Manipulation is not always an evil skill. It is often used and believed to be negative, but I see it and use it for good things too. My definition of manipulation has to do with a combination of influence and actions that achieve a desirable result. Kieran Canisius is the…
It is really important to know your own network and how they can provide value to you. Jake Olson is the co-founder and president of Engage. Jake has a truly incredible story that has been well chronicled and featured in just about every outlet from ESPN to CNN to…
Be very disciplined with letting go of a bad idea. Wayne Strickland is a business coach, consultant, speaker, and enlightened leader who believes leaders fail because they fail to develop new skills as they grow as leaders. New leaders, crow functional, and enterprise leaders require different skills and most…
Any progress towards your goals is good work, even abandoning something you thought was valuable, or trying something you’ll later disregard or throw out. Adam Cole is a public speaker, educator and curriculum designer. His writings cover subjects as diverse as writing instruction and mathematics. As pianist, educator and…
Learn as much as you can about as many things are you can, always ask for help when you need it, be loyal, interested, and curious about things you need more info on. Gayle Carson graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Broadcasting, Theatre, and Speech. During college…
Don’t be too hard on yourself while your business is growing. Be consistent and trust that you can do this! Elizabeth Cush, LCPC is a therapist, business owner and blogger in Annapolis, MD where she hosts the Woman Worriers podcast. In her private practice, Progression Counseling, she helps women…
You have to keep putting yourself out there… It’s the small, consistent ways you show up that will make a big difference in the long run. Devon Smiley is a Negotiation Consultant & Speaker with 15 years of experience with Forbes’ finest and small businesses alike. She closed $5 billion…
Your goal should be to put yourself out of business. Justin Angle is a teacher, scholar, story-teller, athlete, husband and father. He’s executed $100 million bond trades, run 100-mile races, published in outlets like the Washington Post, and failed repeatedly to get his two daughters to bed without a…
Choosing to be mindful in all interactions with others helps me stay focused on what’s important—kindness, compassion, respect, and appreciation for the fact that everyone is fighting a hard battle. CJ Scarlet knows first-hand how violence can destroy lives. A survivor of sexual assault as a college freshman and while…