Thought Leaders

Sometimes entrepreneurs are in such a race to grow that they veer too far from 'ground zero' in their business plan.

Award-winning author and International Thriller Writers executive director Kimberly Howe pulls back the curtain on how to break into the booming $21 billion thriller genre.

Patricia Nash scaled her handbag brand to around $100 million in annual revenue — here’s how.

At Jotform, hack weeks have produced some of our most successful innovations. If you're thinking of implementing them yourself, here are my tips for getting started.

Learn how you can use AI to transform your business and your team into industry leaders.

In a world defined by rapid change and AI-driven disruption, the most important leadership advantage is internal mastery.

AI is a tool, not a solution! Learn how a simple engineering principle can help you succeed with your AI digital transformation.

As AI accelerates executive content creation, leaders face a new credibility gap: the more efficient communication becomes, the harder it is to sound human.

Licenses and certifications often get lumped together, but choosing the wrong one can stall your career.

Founders miscalculate risk when they equate equity with insulation; here's what divorce law actually evaluates instead.

A candid look at emotional intelligence and leadership blind spots.

As an entrepreneur, you can't afford vague messaging. When your value proposition is unclear, every sales conversation becomes harder than it needs to be.

Energy dips, brain fog, irritability and stalled focus are not always signs of burnout or distraction.

The next phase of small business growth will belong to those treating digitization not as a nice‑to‑have, but as essential infrastructure for resilience, scale and global reach.

Strategy matters. Capital matters. Timing matters. Yet the entrepreneurs who consistently can nail their pitch with impactful storytelling have an extra edge.

Coupons aren't just nice-to-haves anymore. They often make or break a sale, especially for younger shoppers who see discounts as proof that the price is fair.

Many founders assume growth slows because of product or market issues. In reality, unclear and undisciplined communication often becomes the hidden bottleneck.

Knowing your lane leads to more of the good kind of control, not less.

As AI accelerates, the real competitive advantage may belong to those who can separate identity from output and lead without defensiveness.

Waiting for the "right" time to start a franchise often delays action, when success depends more on preparation and execution than perfect timing.

Celebrity pickleball coach Matt Manasse turned a pandemic pivot into a media career, celebrity clients and brand deals.

What separates companies that grow consistently from those stuck in boom-and-bust cycles? On April 2, Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer at Airbnb and former CFO, shares the playbook behind sustainable growth.

Allison Ellsworth started her company after experiencing health issues and discovering the benefits of apple cider vinegar.

High-performing entrepreneurs intentionally design slack into their schedules, teams and systems to prevent burnout, reduce chaos and create a real strategic advantage.

Entrepreneurs are taught to optimize, measure and execute. The real advantage often lies in something far less measurable: imagination.

In an AI-driven era, trust is a strategic asset — and many leaders are unintentionally eroding it. Here are five ways to rebuild it.