Emails, Slack, Zoom: We have tons of ways to connect. Yet we seem to miss signals all the time, especially when it comes to communicating in the workplace. Employees and managers alike regularly cite communication as a constant hindrance. Research collected by Queens University shows only about a quarter of workers feel confident about their…
May 4, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Everything I know — from empathy to the principles of making money — I learned by following in the footsteps of my late father, Ted Cohen. We spoke for hours every day. He was, and always will be, my best friend,…
You have an idea. You think it’s awesome. You get pretty psyched about it. Maybe you mention it to a friend or two. Maybe you even mention it to your mom. It feels like this could be “The One” — even though in the back of your mind, you know the “perfect idea” doesn’t really…
Mike Diamond, speaker, author and Guinness world record holder, shares some of his best mental strategies he learned on his path to overcoming addiction. May 2, 2020 1 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Mike Diamond and The Playbook host David Meltzer discuss a range of topics, including Mike’s book, 7 Steps to an…
In the words of Renee Zellweger’s character in Jerry McGuire, the geniuses at Nike’s marketing department “had me at hello.” What other company on the planet besides Nike has been able to create an iconic brand around 3 words? It’s so simple, yet the concept of just doing something sheds light on the fact that…
May 1, 2020 9 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In times of crisis, there are those who become overwhelmed by fear and those who rise to the occasion. They know that they have the mindset to not just endure but to thrive in the middle of chaos. They understand that what they do…
It’s one thing to make the right hires. But to get the most out of each employee you onboard, you need a strategy for engaging your team in meaningful ways. Thankfully, that isn’t as hard as many make it out to be. The Push for Greater Engagement Employee engagement means different things to different people.…
Franchise Bible author Rick Grossmann discusses new ways franchisors and franchise owners are adapting to get their leaders ready for the future business climate. April 30, 2020 1 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Rick Grossmann will focus on leadership development and new ways franchisors and franchise owners are adapting to…
As a young entrepreneur or CEO, you’re ambitious and driven. In your quest to succeed, you may subconsciously pressure yourself to match your peers’ lifestyles. If you’re not wearing the right clothes, driving the right car, or living in the right neighborhood, discontent can creep in as you envy what others have. Keeping up with…
April 28, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The current coronavirus crisis and its economic impact is a colossal curveball that nobody could have anticipated, and if you’re a franchise owner, it has likely turned your world upside down. Challenging as these times are, there are several concrete steps…