The Problem With Experiential Learning

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many years before I fully understood extrovert and neurotypical privileges, I took part in a variety of experiential learning sessions. The ostensible goal of one of the sessions was to solve a problem as a team in a high-stakes simulation. The underlying goal was to do so…

The Uberization of Trucking

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The uberization of trucking, or freight consolidation, refers to using app-based technologies to utilize empty truck space — to make the most use of empty space in trucks. These apps are similar to Uber in that they connect those who need to move goods with those that…

8 Qualities to Drive Your Success as a Female Entrepreneur

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A successful leader inspires, motivates, mentors and directs others toward a higher goal. Let’s be honest here: You’ll have to do more if you’re a woman in our male-dominated business world. According to a study by Calpers, successful women leaders possess common traits found in all good…

The Importance of Making Time for Play

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Remember when we were kids and nothing was that serious? Everything seemed like a game, from joking around with friends at school to recess to after-school sports. When we were kids, we tried everything, and nothing was off-limits (until your parents grounded you). Our imagination and creativity…

5 Quick Sources of Inspiration for New, Engaging LinkedIn Posts

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With the right kind of inspiration, quality content naturally flows. On LinkedIn, this matters more than ever because creating and sharing interesting posts allows you to expand and solidify your network connections. Right now the average LinkedIn engagement rate hovers around 2% for most, but there’s plenty…

3 Simple Ways To Improve Your Onboarding Process

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You only get one shot to make a good first impression. In marketing, that one shot is the onboarding process, where you welcome a new client into the fold and begin setting the wheels in motion for a successful campaign. A well-designed onboarding process will help set…