Entrepreneurs
Earn More When You Adopt These 7 Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs

As an entrepreneur, you’re always on the lookout for the next big moneymaker. But what if I told you that the wealth that you strive for is already at your fingertips? You are your own best asset because by learning how to become your most effective self, you will maximize your earning potential and realize your dreams of entrepreneurship.
In fact, you can earn more if you adopt the 7 habits of successful online entrepreneurs I have listed below:
1. A Mindset Geared Toward Success
Successful entrepreneurs have a mindset geared towards success! In fact, they must have unique qualities in order not just to survive, but to thrive! Entrepreneurs have an optimistic spirit and know that things will turn out for the best in the long run. They are determined to succeed despite all the odds that are stacked against them. Nay-sayers? No problem, they brush away negative comments with a shrug and press forward in their quest to succeed. Finally, they don’t accept a “no”; in fact, they interpret “no” as a “not right now,” and revisit the topic later.
2. Fearlessness
Entrepreneurs have a fearlessness when it comes to taking calculated risks. Don’t take that to mean that they are blind to the consequences! They know the adage “nothing ventured, nothing gained,” and accept the responsibility for making things right for themselves and their teams. When others fear trying new things, failing, or being embarrassed, successful entrepreneurs are researching the fearful situation, developing a game plan, and jumping in to take advantage of the opportunity.
“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.” – James Stephens
3. Great Time Management
Successful entrepreneurs have great time management skills. They know that their business is viable only if they respond to customers in a timely manner. They can juggle that responsibility with marketing, accounting functions, and operations work, and never drop a ball! They schedule their time wisely and include slots for phone calls, prospecting, servicing clients, and performing day to day tasks with a very exact plan for each day. Every minute counts!
Indeed, they work long hours that stretch from breakfast meetings to business after hours events. This attention to time management keeps them on task and productive. Inevitably, this helps them earn more money.
4. Use the Tools of the Trade
Successful entrepreneurs know how to harness technology to simplify their lives and aid them in time management. They keep on trend with the latest technological advances and take advantage of them to their full advantage. From iPhones to keep them in touch and upload quick photos to social media, to websites equipped with tools to help them manage their customers, to smart watches to keep them running on time, successful entrepreneurs use all the tools of the trade!
5. Ongoing Learning is a Priority
Successful entrepreneurs know that ongoing learning is a priority that goes hand in hand with running their own businesses. The world today is changing more rapidly than ever. Think about it. Our parents grew up in homes with kitchen telephones mounted on the wall and computers were something that only NASA used. Now, we hold tiny telephone/computer combos in the palm of our hands and can obtain virtual phone numbers.
All this advancement comes, however, with a cost. That cost is the price of remaining on top of all these tools, new advancements, and changing information. A great example of this is Facebook with their ever-evolving algorithms, without keeping abreast of how to make your social media compete, it becomes irrelevant noise. Successful entrepreneurs are always mastering new skills, technologies, and ideas to help them propel their businesses up to the next level.
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” – John Wooden
6. Mastery of Face to Face Networking
While social media and the internet are all great tools, they are trumped by establishing human relationships. Successful entrepreneurs are masters of face to face networking. You’ll find them attending trade shows, conferences, chamber of commerce meetings, and social events. They will strike up a conversation with strangers at a pub or gathering. When other people fear putting themselves out there, the greatest entrepreneur will often be the first one to introduce themselves. For this is where they build the human relationships that drive the business.
7. Resilience
Despite being optimistic and fearless, successful entrepreneurs know firsthand that there are times when they will, figuratively speaking, get knocked down. People will put down their ideas, and competitors will steal their customers or products. Even family members may doubt when the next “payday” is coming.
Even when faced with serious obstacles, money woes, and defeats, these fearless entrepreneurs will bounce back. Oftentimes, this happens over and over again. Yet, they will still plow forward, undaunted by the challenges they encounter. This never give up attitude is what truly sets entrepreneurs apart from the crowd.
The next time you are wondering why other entrepreneurs are more successful than you, look within yourself. All of these qualities are disciplines that are attainable with an adjustment of mindset and attitude. Once you accept the challenge of these disciplines, you’ll see stunning results. In fact, you will quickly see that you can earn more when you adopt the 7 habits of successful online entrepreneurs.
Which one of these 7 habits will you implement this year in your life? Let us know 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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