Entrepreneurs
3 Insights From Michael Jordan You Can Use In Your Entrepreneurial Pursuits
Michael Jordan is a legend. You know it. I know it. Everyone knows it. He had talent, he had support from family, friends, and mentors but all that would have meant nothing if he didn’t bring the ingredient of hard work to the table.
Since you’re reading this you’re probably striving towards your own visions in business and in life like Jordan did on the court. Whether you follow sports or not you can learn a great deal from the man.
Here are 3 lessons from Jordan’s life which you can apply in your own pursuits. Watch this video below:
1. Use anger for motivation
Anger has a bad reputation. And it makes sense. It’s associated with most of the violence and conflict in the world when used destructively. However, people are motivated in different ways; some through pleasure and others through pain. But by redirecting your pain to propel you in business, you’ll get to expand your energy reserves.
Jordan never forgot. All the disappointments stored in his memory were used to nurture his anger and, like steam in an engine, drove him to put more time and energy into practice.
When he failed to make the team, when competitors wronged him, when he lost key matches, Michael Jordan remembered. And, instead of letting it be, he merged these events to strengthen his resolve to dominate the court more than all his competitors.
The greatest stories in history have heroes who eventually get blocked by an opponent, but after time, they flip the dilemma and cut away the threat while strengthening themselves in the process.
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha
Who’s the antagonist in your life story?
Is it those who doubted or cheated you? Or is it something internal like a frustrating plateau you’ve reached? Most people just tolerate the frustration, but by channeling that pain to dismantle your problems and strengthen your resolve, you’ll gain more energy to reach new levels in life.
2. Dominate your specialty
Jordan was keen on basketball and baseball in his youth. His heart laid mostly in the latter, but after sensing greater potential in the court he paved a career in shooting hoops. Over the years he refined his skills and reached an unmatched level of mastery. But then, after the tragic death of his father, he retired to return to baseball; his first love.
Jordan jumped into the minor leagues with immense passion but lacked a vital element the other baseball players had in their favor, experience. He soon learned he’d bitten off more than he could chew and returned to basketball to continue his reign.
What’s the specialty you can dominate?
Jumping around too much or trying to be the best at everything costs momentum and focus. It has its place when experimenting, but most of the time, chasing many ideas at once makes it hard to specialize. Even variety businesses like Amazon or Wal-Mart have their strong points.
Knowing your company’s specialty will set you apart. Jordan had his tenacity, confidence, ability to ‘fly’ and more. And you too can harness your own. You just have to uncover it.
Simple ways to start include: inspecting the patterns behind your past achievements, and running tests and analysis on yourself, key team members, and your overall business. Gaining this data will reveal which strengths you can work on and what kind of people you can search for to balance out your weaknesses.
3. Focus on what’s important
At one time after becoming a star, Jordan was invited to play a friendly game in Germany where he prepared in a shoddy old military base bathroom. Any star would have scoffed at the situation and refused to play. But Jordan didn’t complain.
He knew what he was there for and played with the same spirit he carried in his professional games. Michael Jordan cared more about doing his job and getting results than making excuses about the environment he was in.
What environment will you push through?
After a few wins, it’s easy for entrepreneurs to hook themselves to new favorable circumstances and expect them to last forever. But the danger is when they get stuck and refuse to adapt when the environment suddenly changes, which can lead them astray.
Amidst the sweeping changes in the world, it’s the shrewd entrepreneurs who survive by proactively responding. There are a thousand paths to your end goal, and if one leads you astray, you can simply switch to another to carry on in the right direction.
“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” – Mark Caine
There are numerous sporting heroes you can learn from but Jordan was in a league of his own. And by studying the effective actions he took in his career you can gain valuable lessons to drive changes in your own life
In what ways have you driven yourself using strong emotions? And which strengths do you see yourself dominating in the world? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Which lesson will you apply in your own pursuits? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below!
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The Leadership Shift Every Company Needs in 2025
Struggling to keep your team engaged? Here’s how leaders can turn frustrated employees into loyal advocates.

In workplaces around the world, there’s a growing gap between employers and employees and between superiors and their teams. It’s a common refrain: “People don’t leave companies, they leave bad bosses.”
While there are, of course, cases where management could do better, this isn’t just a “bad boss” problem. The relationship between leaders and employees is complex. Instead of assigning blame, we should explore practical solutions to build stronger, healthier workplaces where everyone thrives.
Why This Gap Exists
Every workplace needs someone to guide, supervise, and provide feedback. That’s essential for productivity and performance. But because there are usually far more employees than managers, dissatisfaction, fair or not, spreads quickly.
What if, instead of focusing on blame, we focused on building trust, empathy, and communication? This is where modern leadership and human-centered management can make a difference.
Tools and Techniques to Bridge the Gap
Here are proven strategies leaders and employees can use to foster stronger relationships and create a workplace where people actually want to stay.
1. Practice Mutual Empathy
Both managers and employees need to recognize they are ultimately on the same team. Leaders have to balance people and performance, and often face intense pressure to hit targets. Employees who understand this reality are more likely to cooperate and problem-solve collaboratively.
2. Maintain Professional Boundaries
Superiors should separate personal issues from professional decision-making. Consistency, fairness, and integrity build trust, and trust is the foundation of a motivated team.
3. Follow the Golden Rule
Treat people how you would like to be treated. This simple principle encourages compassion and respect, two qualities every effective leader must demonstrate.
4. Avoid Micromanagement
Micromanaging stifles creativity and damages morale. Great leaders see themselves as partners, not just bosses, and treat their teams as collaborators working toward a shared goal.
5. Empower Employees to Grow
Empowerment means giving employees responsibility that matches their capacity, and then trusting them to deliver. Encourage them to take calculated risks, learn from mistakes, and problem-solve independently. If something goes wrong, turn it into a learning opportunity, not a reprimand.
6. Communicate in All Directions
Communication shouldn’t just be top-down. Invite feedback, create open channels for suggestions, and genuinely listen to what your people have to say. Healthy upward communication closes gaps before they become conflicts.
7. Overcome Insecurities
Many leaders secretly fear being outshone by younger, more tech-savvy employees. Instead of resisting, embrace the chance to learn from them. Humility earns respect and helps the team innovate faster.
8. Invest in Coaching and Mentorship
True leaders grow other leaders. Provide mentorship, career guidance, and stretch opportunities so employees can develop new skills. Leadership is learned through experience, but guided experience is even more powerful.
9. Eliminate Favoritism
Avoid cliques and office politics. Decisions should be based on facts and fairness, not gossip. Objective, transparent decision-making builds credibility.
10. Recognize Efforts Promptly
Recognition often matters more than rewards. Publicly appreciate employees’ contributions and do so consistently and fairly. A timely “thank you” can be more motivating than a quarterly bonus.
11. Conduct Thoughtful Exit Interviews
When employees leave, treat it as an opportunity to learn. Keep interviews confidential and use the insights to improve management practices and culture.
12. Provide Leadership Development
Train managers to lead, not just supervise. Leadership development programs help shift mindsets from “command and control” to “coach and empower.” This transformation has a direct impact on morale and retention.
13. Adopt Soft Leadership Principles
Today’s workforce, largely millennials and Gen Z, value collaboration over hierarchy. Soft leadership focuses on partnership, mutual respect, and shared purpose, rather than rigid top-down control.
The Bigger Picture: HR’s Role
Mercer’s global research highlights five key priorities for organizations:
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Build diverse talent pipelines
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Embrace flexible work models
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Design compelling career paths
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Simplify HR processes
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Redefine the value HR brings
The challenge? Employers and employees often view these priorities differently. Bridging that perception gap is just as important as bridging the relational gap between leaders and staff.
Treat Employees Like Associates, Not Just Staff
When you treat employees like partners, they bring their best selves to work. HR leaders must develop strategies to keep talent engaged, empowered, and prepared for the future.
Organizational success starts with people, always. Build the relationship with your team first, and the results will follow.
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