Rejection is painful. On a personal level, a business level, or in any aspect of our lives. It’s so painful that most people choose not to risk it in the first place. However, for an entrepreneur, rejection is guaranteed. Not everyone will want to buy your product or believe in your vision. Not everyone...

For many entrepreneurs, the time of receiving criticism on your actions may have passed. However, this isn’t necessarily a good thing. In fact, it may be hurting your success. There is evidence to suggest that the most successful people are those who encourage feedback from their people. That feedback...

In the world of business, there has always been a stark contrast between the average businessman, and the highest performing. Those who achieve consistent results and success may make up only a tiny percentage of the people you meet. You will also instantly know them when you meet them. So what is it about...

Leadership is about managing people. Most of the time this means supporting and guiding them as they progress and grow. But at some point, all leaders will need to have difficult conversations with their people. It could be firing an employee, or telling them their performance is not up to scratch. Even...

Everyone has their idea of what defines a good leader. If you ask ten different people, you will likely get ten different responses. But everyone will agree that they know a good leader when they meet one. Good leaders are the people who will decide the success or failure of your business, whether that’s...

If you look at any of the great innovators, leaders and success stories of our time, you will find commonalities between those people. There are several, but one of the big qualities they all possess is charisma. If you aspire to reach such greatness (which you really should if you want to get anywhere)...

As hyper-motivated, productive entrepreneurs, we are all aware of the dangers of procrastination. But many people are not aware that there is another side to this coin. The recently coined term ‘precrastination’ is defined as “The completion of a task too quickly or too early when taking more time...

Justin Cobb is an international businessman and entrepreneur with a global network of companies and assets. But much like many other modern entrepreneurs, Justin started from the bottom. One of the things to which he attributes a large percentage of his success is having a strong student mentality. We sat down...

When we think of a good leader, what do we imagine? Someone who is seen as strong? Calm? Trustworthy? Someone who listens as well as talks? Someone who thinks before they act? We certainly think of someone who is intelligent. But knowledge and critical thinking aren’t the only types of intelligence....

As an international entrepreneur and business owner, Justin Cobb is regularly called on to speak at conferences, rallies and awards ceremonies. A good speech informs and educates the listener. A great speech entertains as well. A legendary speech also inspires. Most people can do the first two. Especially...

Justin Cobb knows that making a great first impression is paramount in business. Any deal, interview, or pitch can be over before you even begin if your character isn’t well received. We all have some idea about how to make a good first impression. The first time we prepare for a job interview or speech,...