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innovation begins within

innovation begins within

If we want to stand out in the marketplace, we must bring a unique offering to our fellow humans. And how do we develop the idea for that special product or service? By looking within, by embracing our talent and gifts, by figuring out our ikigai. Innovation always begins within.

two timeless principles of effective leadership

two timeless principles of effective leadership

If you desire to be a great leader, it’s crucial that you keep the following two things in mind: 1. Be a doer, not a talker. 2. Share the credit with others, and reserve blame for yourself. In his play Richard III, William Shakespeare wrote, “Talkers are no good

choosing impact over making money

choosing impact over making money

In our culture, making more money is equated to success. And countless people choose their vocations and later navigate their professional lives based on this belief alone. But working just for the sake of making money is a hollow pursuit, and an absolute waste of your precious resources. Let’s

always start with why

always start with why

Imagine you are walking down a street at the local park, and you see two homeless people sitting on the bench, each with a piece of paper in hand and a cap for money on the ground. One of them has an empty cap and a piece of paper, stating:

you don’t need that fancy mba

you don’t need that fancy mba

If you’re someone who is planning on getting an MBA from a prestigious business school to improve your future career prospects, and is willing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to get this fancy degree, then it’s time to stop yourself in your tracks before it gets

you must choose the right talent over family

you must choose the right talent over family

Many people, especially if they’re involved in a family business, tend to hire their immediate family members and blood relatives for important positions in their company. But often in my personal opinion, this just opens Pandora’s box and brings countless troubles both in their work and family life.

“no” is not the end

“no” is not the end

Napoleon Hill once said, “The better portion of all sales I have made were made after people had said ‘no.’” Don’t let preliminary rejections discourage you or bog you down. You must stay persistent and continue to have unshakable confidence in the value that you’re offering someone via

the anatomy of a perfect marketing message

the anatomy of a perfect marketing message

When it comes to creating a perfect marketing message for your business, you must make sure that it is clear and presents your brand in the right light without a shred of doubt and confusion. At its core, your chosen message should convey three things: 1. Who you are 2.

purpose breeds righteousness

purpose breeds righteousness

Purpose breeds righteousness. When you have a strong WHY guiding you, you always focus on doing the right thing. When a noble cause lies at the foundation of your business or organization, when your core intent is pure and unblemished – something that tugs your attention and curiosity every single day

there’s no genius without teamwork

there’s no genius without teamwork

When a music composer delivers a breathtaking live performance on the stage, it’s natural for everyone to heap praises on her and label her a “maestro.” However, we forget that there’s an entire orchestra and their epic, matchless synchronicity and collective skill behind the stellar performance. Without an