3 Ways to Boost Confidence

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 1, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, Success

Increase your self-esteem and boost confidence with these tips The funny thing about success is that you can’t attribute it to one magic ingredient. It isn’t only about your great idea, or the efficacy of your business plan. A big determining factor of your success...

Do This, And Live A Longer, Happier Life

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 10, 2014 | Leadership

In the pursuit of health and happiness, the quality of our relationships is vital. On one hand, we’ve been hardwired to strive for individuality, but we also have a deep need for community. Strong, happy, healthy relationships in both these realms can add years...

An Entrepreneur’s Most Important Leadership Duty

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 2, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership

The one thing an entrepreneur must do to motivate her team is to give personalized attention and feedback. I approach the financial markets with a scientific approach, analyzing academic research and gathering a wealth of data. Not only is this data-driven approach...

Entrepreneurship Question: When To Go Public With Your Personal Story?

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 25, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Soon after founding my independent wealth management firm LexION Capital, I met a New York Times reporter. He was interested in doing a feature on the firm, our mission-driven approach and fiduciary standard. I turned him down, much to his surprise. At that point,...

Why Entrepreneurs Need To Find The Right Business Coach

by Elle Kaplan | Jul 28, 2014 | Entrepreneurship

Last week, I wrote about the one resource of which a CEO is always in critically short supply: honest feedback. A business coach is one possible solution to that problem. Follow these tips to find the coach who can ramp up your leadership skills. Find someone who...