Talent News Today — September 15, 2026

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Today we're talking about taking risks, trusting your instincts, and turning your passions into successful ventures. As an executive coach, it's clear that some leadership instincts can actually hurt your chances of landing a job, but on the flip side, being willing to take the road less traveled can lead to incredible rewards. We're seeing this play out in the stories of entrepreneurs who have turned their side hustles into million-dollar businesses, often by taking a chance on an idea that others might have dismissed.

The common thread among these successful entrepreneurs is a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and trust their own instincts. For some, this means sharing ideas that might be difficult or uncomfortable to express, while for others it means embracing their "unemployability" and using that as a catalyst for innovation. Whether it's analyzing sales calls for valuable AI data or turning a bet into a $70,000-a-month side hustle, today's stories are all about the power of taking risks and staying true to your vision. We're excited to share these inspiring stories with you and explore what we can all learn from them.

Today's signal:
• I’m an Executive Coach — These Are the 3 Leadership Instincts That Actually Cost You Job Offers (entrepreneur.com)
• The Side Hustle She Started After Age 60 Hit $2 Million and Landed in Starbucks: ‘Time to Realize My Own Dream.’ (entrepreneur.com)
• The Most Valuable AI Search Data in Your Business Is Already Sitting in Your Sales Calls (entrepreneur.com)
• His Sweet Side Hustle Started As a Bet. Now It Brings in Up to $70,000 a Month: ‘Never Supposed to Get This Far’ (entrepreneur.com)
• Why the Idea You’re Most Afraid to Share Is Probably the One Worth Sharing (entrepreneur.com)
• Payoneer’s CEO Says the Best Entrepreneurs Are ‘Unemployable’ — Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing (entrepreneur.com)