Seven Things We Can Learn from Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman has been described as the new Queen of Hollywood! Proudly collecting her Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Anne in "The Favourite," she gave an inspiring speech. Here's what business owners can learn:

1. Aim high — it's never too early or too late to set yourself goals. Olivia said, "Any little girl who's practising your speech on the telly, you never know!" 2. It doesn't matter what you've done previously. If you have the drive to change, you can achieve things you may never have dreamed possible. 3. Each achievement is a celebration, but keep pushing. What's next after each pinnacle? 4. Make sure you always get your point across clearly and professionally. 5. Acknowledge your team's efforts. Olivia tearfully paid tribute to the filming team, co-stars, agent and support teams. 6. Be gracious to your competitors. Whatever your business, there's room for more than one. When Olivia beat Glenn Close, she acknowledged, "You've been my idol for so long." 7. Be authentic. With Olivia Colman, you get what you see. This is never truer than in business.

Whatever line of business you're in, always strive to be the best. Belief, hard work and determination can make it happen.