Entrepreneurs often talk about the flexibility their jobs provide, but for me it is the freedom to be creative and innovative that is the most important aspect of being an entrepreneur. This is the story of my journey.

As a senior executive are you carrying too much of the burden for your organization on your shoulders?

Anyone who has ever lost a job knows that networking is a key to finding the next opportunity. Sitting at home blasting out resumes is not an effective way to conduct a job search. Job seekers need to be out meeting new people and selling their capabilities in person.  Co-working venues are a great place to expand one’s network.

Always better than yesterday Facebook Live interview with Groove Management’s Brian Formato

Is there a correlation between being self-aware and being wise? The better we know ourselves the more effective we can be at leading ourselves and others.

In business we often talk about the iceberg theory and the fact that more lies beneath the surface, but to witness it firsthand and to take away new learnings in Iceland was even more impressive.

A lot has been written about capitalizing on ones strengths, but owning ones weaknesses is equally important. Phoebe Nixon explores why in her guest post.

Leadership and entrepreneurial insights from Tom Hill, founder of Fuzion Force Entertainment Academy.

Top athletes rely on their individual coaches to boost performance.  Why don't more business leaders rely on coaches.  Coaching is best suited for experts.

Commitment is important.  However, even more important is making certain we commit to the right things.  Kim Haagensen's story teaches an important lesson about commitment.

Keep your ego out of the sales process and focus on the product or service.  A lesson that many real estate brokers still have not learned.

As we enter the new year, we start the year with the best of intentions.  We are like the frogs on the log.  We decide to do something and make it our new year’s resolution.  We proclaim it to our friends and family.  “This is the year that I will:”

Meet Charles Hunt the "Unbreakable" TEDxCharlotte speaker.  Charles has an amazing story of overcoming the odds and a message to everyone who has ever felt down, but not out.

Learning to give and receive feedback effectively is one of the most powerful skills a leader can learn.  The feedback piggy bank is an easy concept to grasp, but one that takes practice to implement.

Know it alls make the worst leaders.  The best leaders ask great questions.

How technologically savvy are you?  It is a key competency for success at work in our connected world.

An execution mindset separates the best from the rest.  "I go through" is not just a song by O.A.R. but an attitude for success.

Why hiring an executive coach is like hiring a personal trainer for your brain.

Assembling a personal board of directors (PBOD) is a great approach to gaining career insights and advice from a diverse group of trusted advisers.  Learn how to approach assembling your PBOD.

Having a development plan is an important step towards achieving career success, but too many people rely on their bosses and the company to develop the plan.  Take matters into your own hands and own your development plan.