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If you’re building a business in 2025, playing it safe is the fastest way to get left behind.
Having had a front-row seat to companies that have soared — and others that have stalled — I can tell you with certainty: Success rarely hinges on luck, timing or even market conditions. Those may influence the journey, but they don’t determine the destination. The biggest differentiator, time and time again, is bold leadership.
The founders who win aren’t always the smartest or the most well-funded. They’re the ones who move first, make decisions with conviction and aren’t afraid to break things in the