5 Simple Ways to Build a High Self-Efficacy
A recent study found that entrepreneurs with high self-efficacy explored new business opportunities from a positive mindset — they were able to self-adjust, recover quickly, and achieve their goals. These founders didn’t have more time, more money, or more resources. They had an unshakable belief in their ability to figure it out. People with High Self-Efficacy […]
Navigate Communication with Ease Using Simple Language
InnerFifth recently hosted Katherine Winter-Sellery, a communication guru who’s not afraid to tackle the hard conversations at work or with family. Communication builds the foundation for stronger relationships, which is the starting place for real growth personally and professionally. Communication is also one of the most sought-after soft skills, yet one of the most challenging […]
Borrow Someone Else’s Ego
Here’s the hard truth: You will make mistakes, and you will fail … but that does not mean you need to give up! Instead, borrow someone else’s ego. I recently read that 9 out of 10 entrepreneurs give up without ever tasting success. The Bureau of Labor Statistics paints a better picture, where 1 in 5 […]
Defying Social Expectations: What does that mean for female founders?
I was the boss, so I had the privilege of bringing my kids — and my nanny — to work with me every day. But when I went to implement those policies for my employees, my legal team said, “No way!” That didn’t sit well with me, and that is not how I wanted to lead my […]
Jeff Bezos’ Two Pizza Rule
If Amazon sold today, it would be worth $1.5T to $2T. That’s a staggering figure for someone who started selling books out of his basement in Bellevue, Washington in 1994. Jeff Bezos realized that mobility was essential for innovation, which later became the foundation of his two-pizza rule. It’s simple: No team or meeting should […]