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The Winner’s Edge

Just like "Trouble Man," Marvin Gaye’s anthem of determination, the BE 100s at 40 share a common trait with their brethren of old: They didn’t make it playing by the rules. Today’s leaders may retain the resilience of legends such as A. G. Gaston and John H. Johnson and apply the deal-making prowess of titans such as Reginald F. Lewis and Bob Johnson but, at the same time, they embrace updated models of innovation, collaboration, and flexibility.

#WednesdayWisdom: Embrace the Power of Ubuntu, Not Envy

As a startup or someone struggling with your small business, you may experience envy, where you wish you had something someone else has, as well as feelings of jealousy, where you’re afraid something that you have will be taken from you—customers, market share, funding. Small business owners shouldn’t focus on competing but rather cooperatively thriving with other businesses.

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