It's easy to take a risk when you have nothing to lose. But when the dream depends on betting your bank account, your fame, or even your very life, even the proudest thrill seekers can succumb to caution's warm embrace. Here's some fortifying inspiration from 39 entrepreneurs, executives, celebrities, athletes and politicians we interviewed over the last four years.
Jane Lee
This year's list broke records in size (1,210 billionaires) and total net worth ($4.5 trillion). China doubled its number of 10-figure fortunes, and Moscow now has more billionaires than any other city. Mexico's Carlos Slim widened his lead at No. 1. read »
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No risk, no reward. Here's some inspiration from 39 entrepreneurs, executives, celebrities, athletes and politicians we interviewed over the last four years.
A spate of corruption scandals linked to last year’s Commonwealth Games in New Delhi and the granting of telecom licences have dented India’s image lately but not its status as a billionaire hotspot. Boosted by an economy that’s growing at 8.6% and a stock market that, despite a recent fall, is up 10% since last year, the nation reported a record 55 billionaires, half a dozen more than it had in 2010. The combined fortune of India’s wealthiest citizens is $246.5 billion, a good notch above last[...] read »
Auditors send professionalism packing and abdicate their public duty to shareholders when legislation threatens the lucrative business of being a public accounting firm. read »
A major reason why folks leave the corporate grind and pursue entrepreneurial endeavors is to heighten their sense of perceived control: No one can fire you if you own the shop. That’s true, but should your start-up succeed and grow profitable enough to attract VC funding, a new set of rules comes into play. Once again you’re vulnerable since board members can toss you out of the company you built almost on a whim. read »
I focus a lot of my time and energy on helping clients remember the importance of ongoing communications as their strategic plan unfolds. Keeping employees informed on a regular basis helps to keep the finish line in sight and ensures that everyone runs the same race. read »
