Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. How many people do you know who are “born leaders“? I can't think of many. The old adage about natural leadership is mostly wrong. Yes, there are people who are blessed with qualities that will lead them to positions of influence; they may be naturally outgoing or…

Katie Lefkowitz, founder and CEO of superfood infused dessert bar company Harken Sweets, was a self-proclaimed “Snickers fanatic” for most of her life. However, when health problems and a colon cancer fear “turned (her) world upside down,” she began to think food as medicine — and experimenting with the concept in her own kitchen. “I…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Regular post online content it's a fantastic way to ensure your business gets traffic and generates leads. However, when this content paints a poor picture of your company, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. We live in a digital age where your online reputation can make or break…

Advait Shinde, co-founder and former CEO of the educational software company GoGuardiana decade passed building a business that optimizes digital learning experiences at scale—up to a $1 billion valuation. It started in 2014 when Shinde and his co-founders Aza Steel, R. Todd Mackey and Tyler Shaddix “accidentally defined the market perfectly,” says Shinde. entrepreneur. Although…

In 2004, Wade Brannon was coaching his son's T-ball team when the mother of another player asked, “You're the ham's son, aren't you?” Well, him it Was ham guy: He founded Heavenly Ham, built it to $150 million in revenue with more than 200 franchises in 33 states, and then sold it to Honey Baked…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting a new venture comes with its own challenges, one of which is managing the overwhelming to-do list. Traditional to-do lists, while useful, can often feel overwhelming ENDLESS and unstructured. Many friends have told me on many occasions that even if they put in ten hours a…

Many people can associate hot dogs with the 4th of July, especially considering the countless and annual cookouts Nathan's Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest. After all, what's more American than a hot dog eating contest at Coney Island on the 4th of July? Well, maybe nothing. But the fact is that National Hot Dog…

David Cross is a self-described “professional speaker,” but let's go ahead and expand that bio just a bit. Cross is one of the funniest human beings on this planet we call Earth, boasting a resume that is absolutely packed with iconic comedic creations – Mr. Show, Arrested Development and his latest special, The worst dad…

Carlos Watson, founder and CEO of Ozy Media, was convicted of securities fraud and wire fraud conspiracy by a New York federal jury on Tuesday. Watson is a former investment banker and news anchor. He was also found guilty of aggravated identity theft. According to WSJin a statement after the verdict, Brooklyn US Attorney Breon…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. An average employee uses approx 2.5 devices for work. So imagine an organization with a thousand employees. That's 2,500 endpoints, or rather, 2,500 different ways an attacker can defeat violation your organization. Now, while IT and security teams are working tirelessly to keep these endpoints secure, it…