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Jack Ma, cofounder of Alibaba, started with no connections, no money and repeated failures. His ability to embrace rejection, think differently and persist against all odds makes him one of the most influential business leaders of our time.

If you want your business to be successful in achieving its goals, you should never be shooting for perfect solutions, as perfection takes time and is the enemy of progress. You need to keep your business moving at "light speed" with a culture where "good enough" is perfectly acceptable if it helps you win the race.

Vijay Cherukuri, CEO of Infolob Global, was offered a sweetheart deal, but the sacrifice wasn't worth it.

From Richard Branson to Martha Stewart and beyond, these founders reveal what it takes to build and lead successful companies.

Growth isn't linear — each stage requires new strategies and leadership evolution.

Zac Hiller of LAA Sports and Entertainment shares his experience as a young founder in an industry of established giants.

Denise Nelsen, CEO of Smashburger, reflects on her journey from Starbucks barista to the leader of one of the most popular brands in the fast-casual dining industry, reveals the exciting changes being implemented at the company and offers advice for aspiring executives.

The coffee chain is turning employees into owners of the customer experience.

For leaders, business travel can be an opportunity to connect with employees, build key relationships and solve urgent problems — if they approach it properly.

Here's how you can build productivity by setting realistic expectations, over-delivering when possible and embracing a positive mindset.

The NBA Finals MVP sat down to talk business with Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor for a new series called 'The Playbook,' by Entrepreneur and Sports Illustrated.

Notifications are productivity vampires — silence them to reclaim your focus and momentum.

I want to share my journey as an entrepreneur and what led to me starting my own company.

When it comes to business, are you ruthless like a wolf or nurturing like water? Consider embracing the "way of water" to achieve more sustainable results.

Morgan Lucas, former professional drag racer, talks about getting behind the wheel of Lucas Oil as its new CEO.

Here are several scalable best practices for bringing your brand to life in a messy, imperfect world.

If you're "stuck," simply taking action isn't enough — follow this advice to increase your chances of success.

Simplicity, authenticity, and excellence are the keys to sustainable business success.

Influence is today's word of mouth. That means companies need to begin embracing influencers, exploring their unique ability to build trust, expand reach and foster authentic connections.

We may not all be Olympians, but with the right support and mindset, it's possible for all of us to achieve greatness.

Reframe confidence, find mentors and fight the impulse to do it alone to achieve your greatest success.