Wednesday, October 31, 2018
This Podcast Will Challenge and Change the Way You Think
Marketing guru and bestelling author Seth Godin launched a new thought-provoking podcast earlier this year.
A Former Product Manager Pulls Back the Curtain On Open Innovation
The insight you need to refine your ideas for the market and make better choices with your resources.
It's Tough to Get Venture Capital If You're Not a White Guy. Now There's a Game-Changing Solution
Venture capital isn't the only game in town anymore when it comes to investing in startups. Success is spreading.
The Everything Entrepreneurs Guide to Market Research
Take these laser focused steps to know (for sure) if your product will sell.
What Makes an Entrepreneur an Entrepreneur
I suggest not risk, innovation, technology, venture size, age, vision, grit, or the usual, but resourcefulness. Here's why.
Why Every Parent or Student Should Read This Book
Peter Gray's Free to Learn will revolutionize childhood, education, coercion, and play
3 Leadership Strategies That Set the Most Effective Bosses Apart
You can't boil leadership down to a set of attributes you need to display.
Survive or Thrive? 3 Rules For Success In The Age of Overload
Attention spans are under attack. Here's how to fight back.
Why So Many Leaders Fail to Make Change Before It's Too Late
A new article shines a light on the difficulties that leaders have in upgrading themselves and their organizations.
Spending Time Doing This 1 Thing Can Make You More Worldly and Mentally Strong, Says a Columbia University Linguist
Learning a foreign language takes a lot of time and effort, but the payback can be very meaningful, according to a Columbia University linguist.
The Painless Way to Add an Extra Hour to Every Day (It's Really Easy, But You Have to Do It This Weekend)
When you get a bonus hour, maximize it.
Want to Leverage Global Talent for Your Business? Read This
How to grow my business, HR, How to Hire, Work Remotely, global talent, global economy
Want to Accomplish More Goals? Consider Taking an Extended Vacation--With Your Parents
Any time away from the office can help you refresh and regroup, but traveling with your parents will really open your eyes to what you want.
The Woman Behind The Success of Comedic Legends Like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld
Founder of Caroline's on Broadway, Caroline Hirsch, shares what it takes to build a legendary platform.
Stop Looking Outside For Your Next Brilliant Idea. Do This Instead
TED Fellow and energy equity non-profit RETIfounder DeAndreaSalvador saw her big idea right at home. Here's why you should embrace your unique viewpoint
Growing Up on a Farm Taught Me 2 Crucial Lessons About Money
Anyone can learn how to make money; the hard part is hanging onto it.
This Startup Engineers Transformational Environments & Peak Experiences
The reason peak experiencesare rare for most people is that they don't step into immersive environments and take on new journeys.
Jay-Z's Long Time Partner on Why You Shouldn't Compare Yourself to Others
Jay-Z partner Young Guru says artists compare themselves too much to the past. Here's why you should focus on the now to make your most successful future
Lessons This 10 Year Old Entrepreneur Teaches About Raising the Next Generation of Business Leaders
Who is the youngest business owner you know? Learn about this 10 year old who is rocking Silicon Valley and teaching kids to code.
What's Your Biggest Weakness?
There are many mixed messages out there about how to handle this question.
5 Secrets Design-Led Companies Know About Delivering More Customer Value
Design-led companies are outperforming their peers according to a new report. Here's how.
Science Says This is The Best Way to Apologize to Customers
Saying you're sorry isn't always easy, but luckily you can use science to make it a little bit easier. Find out how.
Never Able to Sleep On That Red-Eye Flight? Here's 5 Tips to Finally Change That.
With a few accessories and a little bit of planning, sleeping on a red-eye can be mastered.
Cash In On The Experience Economy
The experience economy is about more than the wanderlust generation. When brands understand why these trends are taking place, they can maximize their profits.
Having the Courage to Stand-Up for What's Right: 3 Tips to Help Keep You Strong
It's important to remain passionate about the causes you believe in but there are times when you need to learn to let go.
6 Trends in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies I Learned at San Francisco Blockchain Week
Stay on top of the most important trends in cryptocurrency and blockchain with advice from 7 leaders in the space.
What is the Difference Between Managers and Leaders?
Learn the single most critical difference between managers and leaders -- and how you can embody the best aspects of both.
Can't Stop Micromanaging? Here Are 6 Things to Do to Ease Your Worries
You aren't doing your business any favors by keeping tight control of these things...
4 Books About Sports That Will Inspire You in Business
These four books from some of the sports world's top luminaries can show you how to win in business.
Here's What Most Subscription Services Get Wrong and How You Can Get It Right
Keeping people engaged is the biggest key to subscriptions. Stay top-of-mind or prepare to lose subscribers.
4 Hiring Horror Stories (and How to Deal With the Same Types of Situations)
Yes, people really did these things.
15 Practical and Inspiring Leadership Quotes
Even the best leaders need some inspiration every once in a while. Take a minute out of your busy day to read and apply these practical words of wisdom.
Research Says 65% of Entrepreneurs Who Fail Admit to This Avoidable Mistake
Research says that 65% of entrepreneurs who fail say they made the disastrous mistake of mismanaging their finances. Here's how to avoid that problem.
The Two Scariest Presentations I've Ever Had To Make (And How I Managed My Fear)
Sometimes making a big presentation or leading a meeting with a potentially hostile audience can be just as scary as anything Halloween can conjure up. Here are my two scariest meetings and what I did to assuage my fear.
How to Make Sure the Most Interesting Person in the Room is You
The key is to figure out how to spark ideas in others, to become the most helpful person in the room first.
Lots of Companies Are Trying to Deliver Packages More Efficiently. This Startup Is Betting Its Tiny 4 Mph Robots Will Win
Amazon Has Been Trying to Automate Package Delivery. This Startup Just Did It
Why Being Frightened Can Give You a Remarkably Powerful Confidence Boost
If you get truly frightened by watching areally scary movie, turns out you're in luck -- your fright can helpstrengthen your confidence.
3 Things to Do Immediately After an Argument at Work
Blowing up can have a lasting impact if you don't address it as soon as possible.
The Newest Productivity Trend? It's Called Cryotherapy and It's a Little Crazy
Cryotherapy was developed to help combat autoimmune diseases, but has been adapted by those seeking to increase productivity. We visited Quick Cryo in New York City to see what all the hype is about.
Positive People: The 3 Emotionally-Intelligent Behaviors They Practice Daily
Engage negativity with the weapons of positivity.
This Encounter With a Cafe Worker and a Cinnamon Bun Revealed an Important Truth About Business and Life
Commerce comes down to people. The minute you forget that is when you start to go out of business.
Halloween Is a $9 Billion Industry. Here's How This 'Shark Tank' Company Is Making a Killing
Melissa Carbone and Alyson Richards bet that you want to be scared, all year long.
Unlimited Private Jets on Demand? This Startup Is Betting More Than Just the Mega-Rich Want In
Meet Wheels Up, one of Inc.'s Private Titans--the nation's most dynamic non-public businesses. No, it's not Uber for jets. But the rapidly growing company is lowering the price of entry into the world of private aviation.
How to Know When a Partnership Is Worth Your Time
Partnering with a corporation can be a fast track to startup's success. Just make sure you are on the same page.
Elon Musk Once Again Shows His Brilliance
While the 21st century's greatest innovator got a bit squirrelly there, he's clearly back on track.
These 5 Tips Will Cut Hours Out of Reading Email, Reports, and Memos
Be strategic about how you approach reading and you can power through and reclaim hours of your time every week.
3 Simple Habits to Create Stronger Bonds With Your Remote Team
Here's how to build solid relationships and rapport with your remote team in 3 straightforward steps.
Are You On Your Phone Too Much? The Average Person Spends This Many Hours On It Every Day
Your productivity, success, work/life balance, and health depend on how you spend your time. Smartphones can take over your life if you let them.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Faraday Future Founder Quits as the Company Forces Employees to Take Unpaid Leave While It Pursues Funding
Employees who started recently will be placed on unpaid leave until the automaker receives new funding.
This Simple Strategy Can Help You Conquer Your Fear of Writing (And Hitting Publish)
Writing and sharing one's ideas with others can induce stress and anxiety in some people. Here's a simple approach to overcome over that feeling.
Apple Unveils New MacBooks and iPads After Sales Decline
Apple emphasized the products' ability to create music, videos and sketches.
Two Months Left. Inspire Your 2019 Planning with Tips from Tesla and Lyft
Catch the three golden rules from two serial entrepreneurs.
3 Surprising Things to Hold Off On When Starting an Online Business
Starting a new business? Great! But before you jump right in, there're a few surprising things you might not want to do right away.
The 1 Interview Question People Have The Most Trouble Answering
It's the most common question candidates don't spend enough time preparing for.
Creating a Diverse Team is Harder than it Looks - Here's How to Fix It
Creating diversity is about setting your team and business up for success. We can't do this without looking more deeply at why diversity is important
A CEO's Take On Work-Life Balance
To be the best at anything, there is no balance. When you love something so much, you don't want to take your foot off the pedal.
This New Book Is A Compelling Case-Study Of A Manifesto And Bold Mission
If you are an entrepreneurwith a bold mission, this is a good book well worth the read.
Conferences Don't Have to Feel Like A Waste of Money. Here's How to Get the Most Value Out of Any Event
Here's how being proactive and leveraging the power of social media can make any conference well-worth the price you paid for it.
200 Google Employees Are Organizing a Walkout. Here's the Culture Lesson You Can't Afford to Miss
Your company culture is defined by what you allow.
This VC Group Is Making It Easier to Build a Diverse Company--From the Investors Up
All Raise has created a searchable list of investors from diverse backgrounds.
3 Rarely-Mentioned Perks of Being a Founder
There are plenty of great perks to being a founder--and reflecting on them can help you keep a sense of perspective and positivity.
The 3 Best Ways to Respond When Your Employees Are Unhappy
More than 200 Google employees are organizing a walkout in protest of the company's protection of an alleged sexual harasser.
When Thinking Big Isn't Big Enough
Every leader should be asking the management team to ponder the future. Not about the next quarter or next year. You need to look far out and ask: what events, trends, technologies could change everything? Use this guide as your crystal ball.
How President Trump's New Plan to Curb Immigration Affects Entrepreneurship
Under Donald Trump's new plan, famous entrepreneurs like Thomas Alva Edison would not be considered American.
Amazon Ads Are Becoming Bigger than Google: Here's What You Need to Know
With Amazon ads becoming more relevant, it presents an important reminder to entrepreneurs.
This 1 Trick Could Hold the Key to Your Next Breakthrough
As entrepreneurs, we're all looking to differentiate. The question is how. Today's new book by a former Googler offers a suite of advice worth checking out now.
The Surprising Thing Most Companies Forget When Preparing for Growth
The 1 Customer Support Mistake Growing Companies Always Make--and How to Fix It
8 Common Myths About Workplace Etiquette, Debunked
Studies show that strict culture fit mentality is actually terrible for creativity and innovation.
Study Reveals Industries Ripe For Innovative Solutions Right Now
Industries with some level of regulation have experienced the biggest increase in prices over the past two decades -- and are ripe for innovative solutions.
Entrepreneurs Share Real-Life Business Scares, Frights and Haunts
Running a company is scary stuff. Business owners share the frightening risks, scary decisions and past mistakes that still haunt them.
Why Walmart's New Policy Has Big Implications for Employee Communication
A small device signals a significant change.
10 Quotes That Will Make You Think Like the Best Entrepreneurs
This one's for the dreamers--do you have the traits it takes to build a company?
Beat Jet Lag and Stay Productive While On the Clock
While being jet lagged at work after a trip isn't ideal, there are ways to reset.
Why Publishers are Calling Chatbots Quits, When Customer Service Brand Bots are Thriving
Nearly 70 percent of people say they'd turn to achatbotfor answers to their questions. Here's why publishers just can't keep those audiences engaged.
3 Important Steps to Enhance Your Recruiting Process
As you build your business, the people you choose to bring along on the journey will have an outsized impact on your success.
How to Turn Your Team Members Into Productive Powerhouses
Strong leadership is the key to your team's overall success and productivity -- not just fancy tools or technology.
When Distraction Can Actually Be Useful (And How To Tap Into Its Power)
The key to staying calm when you have reason to worry is just getting in the flow.
How Radio Is Eating the Podcast World (And Why Smart Speakers Will Transform Advertising)
I talked with Dan Granger of Oxford Road about direct response marketing, about building a company... and about the future of advertising creative and analytics.
Getting Refocused on the Photo Op
Is there anything more insipid than a politician participating in photo opportunity with school children? Why the media plays along is beyond me. We need to use these empty news events as an opportunity for meaningful changes in our education system, so our kids our are better prepared for the jobs that will await them.
Want to Improve Every Aspect of Your Startup? Borrow Ideas From Other Startups
Innovation is great, but you can also take advantage of the innovations of others to rapidly improve and grow your startup.
Six Trends Affecting Consumers' Wallets that May Impact Your Business
From increased life expectancy to the on-demand economy, here's what every entrepreneur should take into account
Unlock Innovation by Uncovering Your Deep Structure
We can learn a lot about innovation by studying linguistics.
These Are the 2 Reasons Venture-Backed Startups Fail
Lessons for first time entrepreneurs. The top mistakes and how to increase your odds of startup success.
Want to Finally Get Ahead? Ditch This Common Mantra About Failure
Two ideological differences about failure separate successful people from those who never make it.
In Just 4 Words, Michelle Obama Offers Brilliant Advice to Her Younger Self (and to Us All)
Leadership and success are well-known to Michelle Obama. Her best career and life advice come out of challenge, and are relevant for us all.
How Managers Become Zombie Bosses
Staggering lifelessly through your work day? You and the team deserve better.
This is How Much Sooner You'll Die If You Don't Trust People, an Astonishing New Survey Says
As if you needed more bad news.
Want More Productive Employees? Pay Them to Go Offline
Three reasons paying employees to go on vacation increases productivity and is good for business.
What to Do When a High-Performing Employee Leaves
There's only 1 way to handle a high performer's departure. You either will accept ownership or blame someone else. Your choice matters.
10 Educational Toys Your Kids Will Actually Be Thrilled to Unwrap This Holiday Season
Toys that will both teach your kids something and light up their faces with joy.
These Are the Top Reasons Why 25-33-Year-Olds Have a Quarter-Life Crisis, According to LinkedIn
You don't need to plan a sabbatical.
5 Absolutely Brilliant Ways to Turn Your Kids into Better Leaders
When you raise your kids to be leaders, they will solidify better personal relationships, perform better in school, and navigate hardships with ease.
This 17-Minute Morning Ritual Is a Perfect Way to Kick-Start Your Day, According to Science
Your busy morning routine is about to get a make-over.
Automation Can Kill Your Customer Experience Unless You Do This
Automation should reduce friction, rather than causing more of it.
Wait a Second. The Best Idea to Fix Twitter Has Been Right In Front of Us This Whole Time
Yes, Jack Dorsey floated the idea of losing the 'like' button. This would be better.
Why Business Is Booming for Hispanic Entrepreneurs in America
These Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs say their heritage has been key to their business success.
Everything You Need to Know About Coinbase in 2 Minutes
The cryptocurrency exchange has more than 20 million users and $1 billion revenue.
Sure, Self-Driving Cars Are Smart. But Can They Learn Ethics?
Academics worry how A.I. will be programmed to navigate ethical dilemmas. Founders of A.I.-driven companies don't.
Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck on Mansplaining VCs, How Women Invest, and Not Hiring Wall Street Colleagues
Even Krawcheck, a former CFO for one of the biggest Wall Street banks, had problems raising money.
Statistics Show These Are the Top 5 Cities for Starting a Business
GOBankingRates combined the Kauffman Index with other stats to find the best of the best.
The Best Way to Be a Modern Japanese Princess Is Not to Be a Princess at All
She married a commoner, so under a 1947 law she had to go.
This Blood-Pressure Cuff Will Be Able To Talk to You
Livongo plans to use AI, data science, and a feedback loop to give patients actionable health steps.
It's Not Easy Being a Leader. Here Are The 8 Things That Make a Terrific CEO
Here's a hint: it has nothing to do with your title.
Facebook Executives Can't Stop Saying This 2-Word Phrase Over and Over. The Reason Why Is Enlightening
Earlier this year, it was Mark Zuckerberg saying "responsibility" over and over in an interview. Now the social media giant has moved on to a new mantra.
This is How Much So-Called Knowledge Workers Hate Their Jobs, According to a New Survey
When you put a number on it, it feels more concrete.
Monday, October 29, 2018
This GenZ Entrepreneur Explains How Old People Can Understand The Rising Generation
Facebook is a joke. Instagram and YouTube are the real growth areas.
6 Social Media Mistakes That Could Land You In Legal Trouble
Social media can be a small business's greatest marketing tool--but it can also land you in hot water if you're not careful.
3 Ways to Help Your Marketing Team Create Content Faster
You can create quick content without being sloppy or missing the mark. Here's how.
Financial Analysts Are Utterly Clueless, Says Oxford University
Turns out that the best investment strategy is to listen to the analysts and then do the exact opposite.
Employees at Rockstar Games Worked 100 Hours Per Week to Finish Red Dead Redemption 2. That's Amazing, Depressing, and Infuriating All at Once
Greatness takes time. It also takes more hours. After Rockstar Games employees worked 100 hours per week to finish Red Dead Redemption 2, it opened up a new debate about normal work hours.
An AI Painting Sold for $432,500. Now a 19-Year-Old Claims Its Creators Used His Code--and Didn't Pay
Innovation brings together new ideas, but at what point are you pirating someone else's work?
How to Start a Business: From Ground Zero to a 9-Figure Exit
How to Start a Business: From Ground Zero to a 6-Figure Exit
The UK Is Looking to Tax Internet Giants Like Facebook and Google for Public Services
Britain's Treasury chief wants to be sure profitable tech giants pay for their share of public services.
These Are the 25 Most Valuable Tech Unicorns in the U.S.
These private giants are worth a combined $300 billion.
Thinking About Offering Your Employees Paid Time to Vote? Your State May Require It
Small business owners need to know their state and local laws on voting.
In 6 Words, Simon Cowell Shows How to Make the Best Business Deals
Simon Cowell rose from mailroom to music magnate. In a new Oprah interview, he captures his business success in six simple words
Why Mark Cuban Is Investing $500,000 in This 'Manscaping' Startup
Manscaped sells men's shaving products that cater to the growing trend known as 'manscaping.'
How to Adjust Your Business Strategy as Your Company Grows
Key strategy differences between large and small companies, and how to match strategy to your growth stage
7 Innocent Job Interview Mistakes People Make Daily
Interviewing is hard. Making these mistakes will make it worse.
How to Quiet the Anxious Voice in Your Head and Enjoy Running Your Business
3 key things you can tell yourself that can quiet that voice in your head and allow you to get stuff done.
After the Red Sox Won the World Series, the Team Offered Fans a Life Lesson. Here's Why It's Brilliant
Sometimes, it's worth biting your tongue. Sometimes.
You're Never Too Young--Or Too Old--To Experience a Career 'Hot Streak', Says a New Study of 30,000 Scientists, Artists, and Film Directors
A new study of nearly 30,000 scientists, artists, and film directors proves that you're never too old--or too young--to experience a "hot streak."
This Ridiculously Easy 10-Minute Exercise Might Make You Smarter, Says New Neurological Research
A recent neurological study highlights the positive cognitive benefits of even the simplest of exercises.
Check Your Bias: How to Make Impartial Decisions for Your Business
We all have biases, but it's critical to be aware of how they may impact your decisions.
Tired of Filter Bubbles? This Free News App Can Help You Find Stories You Just Might Love
Which means occasionally you'll see a story you love, one that no algorithm could have ever predicted you would find interesting.
3 Things You Can Do Now to Take Action as an Ally in the Workplace
Being an ally is more than just a title. It's a call to action, and a pledge to support those around you. Are you a good ally?
3 Ancient Secrets to Life-Changing Presentations
Plus one new technique...because we've learned a bit in 2,000 years
You Don't Have to Buy the Most Expensive Apple iPhone After All (Hint: This Model Even Lasts Longer on a Charge)
At $749 and with a better battery, the Apple iPhone XR is the better buy for smartphone lovers.
Why Encouraging Optimism Should Be Your First Business Strategy
How focusing on the good can create positive energy for your company.
How a Little Boredom in Your Life Can Help You Do Big Things
Navel-gazing, walking, and simply mucking about will boost your creativity.
The Leadership Tao of Mister Rogers: 5 Emotionally Intelligent Ways to Stay Calm When Under Pressure
Emotional self-regulation is the key to healthy communication.
Entrepreneurs Call for Unity and Tolerance Following Pittsburgh Mass Shooting
Tim Cook and Michael Bloomberg were among those calling for action after a mass shooting killed 11 people at a synagogue on Saturday.
The 5 Most Common Hiring Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Hiring the wrong candidate is more detrimental to your business than not hiring one at all.
Serial Entrepreneur Naveen Jain Says to Succeed, You Must Ask Dumb Questions
Serial entrepreneur Naveen Jain says his willingness to ask silly questions created his success. At the Crowdsourcing Week conference, he explained why
3 Common Questions About Writing and Distributing Press Releases Answered
Don't let your company achievements and announcements go unnoticed. Follow these steps to get the public attention you deserve.
LinkedIn Studied 4.5 Million Job Postings and Found the Top 3 Keys to Getting the Most Applicants
Want the best and most qualified candidates to apply for your new job posting? Hint: make it short and sweet.
The Secret No One Tells You About Working at a Top Tech Company
They give you just enough that it becomes that much harder to leave.
Facebook Launches New Version of Messenger App
Facebook rolls out Messenger 4, which simplifies the platform and creates new marketing opportunities.
A Swiss Company Gave this Candidate an Unbelievable Reason Why She's Not hire
Illegal discrimination happens all the time--but people usually aren't honest about it.
5 Genius Ways to Boost Webinar Signups and Attendance
5 Genius Ways to Boost Webinar Signups and Attendance: How to skyrocket registrations.
How to Determine Which Jobs at Your Company Can Be Done Remotely
Here's how you can determine which roles make sense for remote work and how to manage those employees (as well as the ones in your office.)
Why Breast Cancer Will Soon Give Us All A Story To Tell
The difficulty with detection and rapid growth of this disease will soon give every woman a narrative. Here's Mine.
4 Reasons Why You Still Need a Travel Agent--Even in 2018
Think you don't need a travel agent anymore? Think again.
#MeToo A Year Later. How Far Have We Really Come?
As successful as the campaign has been, we still have a long way to go.
12 Leadership Quotes to Inspire You to Success
Let these twelve soundbites help lead you along the way.
Tim Cook Just Revealed the Single, Most Dangerous Thing About Technology Today. Here It Is in 1 Sentence
"If we get this wrong, the dangers are profound."
You've Achieved True Happiness When You Can Say This 1 Thing
The most powerful measure of happiness is linked closely to both integrity and emotional intelligence.
Give Your Customer What They Want, Not Just What They Need. It's a Game Changer
Meeting your customer's need alone is not what creates brand loyalty. Focus on their emotional wants and they will fall in love with your brand.
Uber's Latest Initiative Is Genius and Hardly Anyone Is Noticing It
Uber is known as a disruptor to the taxi industry. However, uber is quietly gearing up to take over another industry, in which no one is noticing.
Reinvent Your Business Using These 5 Tactics
Lessons from a leader who made a 140 year old organization so relevant that it's leading a conversation about a national business priority.
17 Remarkably Brilliant Quotes to Get You Out of a Creative Rut
If you are experiencing a creativity-block, these encouraging words will help you find your way back to creating beautiful things.
12 Must-Read Books for Women Entrepreneurs (Written by Women Entrepreneurs)
Inspiration for amazing women from amazing women.
These 3 Companies Prove That Consumers Still Love Subscription Boxes
Here are three standout success stories in a popular niche.
Think Running a Business Is Hard? Meet 3 Women Doing It While Also Running for Congress
This might make running a business look easy.
5 Reasons Austin Is a Sweet Spot for Food Startups (Hint One: The Whole Foods Effect)
What do SkinnyPop, High Brew Coffee, and Epic Provisions have in common? They're all hot food startups locally grown in Austin.
3 Ways What You See and What You Say Affect Your Happiness, According to Experts
How do you carry yourself? How do you speak? What do you intentionally put within your line of sight? Here's why experts say they're good questions to ask yourself.
Want to Produce Content Your Customers Will Devour? Don't Let Your Marketers Create It
Skillfully use this technique to consistently create content your customers can't get enough of.
New Research Reveals That Top Employees Are Looking to Quit Right Now. Here Are the Main Reasons Why
According to a new Randstad US study, 60 percent of employees say they have left a job or would leave over a bad boss.
How Google's 11-Word Pitch Wowed Investors and Changed the World
Grab your listener's attention with one short, vivid, and memorable headline.
5 Reasons Why Early Morning Workouts Are Good for Your Career
Boost your mind, body, spirit -- and professional network.
Capturing Lifelike Guitar Sounds Without Microphones: Part 2
In the previous tutorial I showed you how Impulse Responses (IRs) have revolutionised the world of recording over the past 20 years. What started out as a way of creating authentic reverbs by modelling physical spaces has diversified significantly.
They're increasingly relevant to guitarists, as IRs are used in studios to replicate the sounds of speaker cabinets, and indeed, whole recording chains. They're quick, simple to use, readily available and significantly cheaper than their hardware counterparts.
Let’s look at how this is typically achieved.
Hardware or Software
Hardware
By this I’m referring to using an amp, or perhaps even just a pedal, as there are an increasing number of ‘amp-in-a-box’ pedals available. Perhaps it’s an advanced modelling unit, such as the Line6 Helix, or Fractal Audio’s AxeFX.
If it’s the amp, check to see if it can handle silent recording. This is an amp with a built-in loading facility so it doesn’t require speakers. If the amp doesn’t do this, you must either connect some speakers to it, or use a reactive load box. Failure to do either could result in permanent damage to the amp.
If it’s anything other than an amp, you can connect it straight to your DAW’s interface.
Software
If you don’t have an amp, or don’t want to use it, everything can be done ‘in the box’. Some DAWs, such as Logic Pro X, come with a built-in amp simulator. Failing that, there are a number of great plugins, such as Positive Grid’s BIAS FX. I use some of the amps from Brainworx, as they’re highly detailed.
Some software, such as the amp sims from Kuassa, come with the facility to load IRs. If it doesn’t, make sure that any cabinet emulation can be disabled, as you’re going to use an IR loader.
IR Loader
This is either hardware or software to house and run the IRs accordingly. One of the most ubiquitous pieces of hardware currently is the Torpedo Studio from Two Notes.
If you’re working ‘in the box’, software IR loaders are available. There are some free ones but I chose to buy Impulsive from 3Sigma Audio, as it has a greater range of controls, plus the ability to load more than one IR simultaneously. This latter feature allows you to blend cabinets.
Once you’re all set up, you can audition sounds before or after recording. This is especially useful as your mix evolves, and will avoid having to re-record parts just to make them fit in.
A Choice Of Speakers
Some IR loaders come with some free IRs, and you can also find some collections via an internet search.
But, if you’re prepared to spend a relatively small amount of money, you can purchase some high quality IRs, and that’ll really make a difference to your recordings.
Celestion is a world-famous manufacturer of speakers, particularly when it comes to guitar. In an extremely forward-thinking move, they’re now offering their speakers as IRs.
Lots of companies also offer models of Celestion speakers, as well as those of other manufacturers. I’ve found the IRs from 3Sigma Audio and Ownhammer to be particularly good.
So IRs are great for recording, but the really exciting aspect is their usage in the live environment.
Going Electric
Whether you’re playing to thousands all over the world, or just the occasional pub gig of a weekend, your set-up’s always a balancing act between the gear you’ve got, the sounds you want, and physically transporting it to and from the venue.
Unless you’re a touring juggernaut like U2, you’re unlikely to take large amounts of equipment with you, so you have to design a portable rig.
Consequently, more guitarists are starting to come around to the idea of using modelling equipment and IRs, especially if the equipment’s expensive, rare or even vintage.
Many have embraced Kemper.
Just like IRs, Kemper developed a way of modelling the characteristics of any physical amp with extraordinary clarity. Touring guitarists often model their favourite amps, allowing them to take their cherished sounds on the road whilst leaving the amps safely at home. Kemper even now do an amp head version, meaning that no additional power amp’s required.
Kemper, and others like it, allow you to load IRs or use the onboard ones. These are great pieces of kit but, unsurprisingly, are far from cheap.
Pedalboard
Thankfully, pedalboard-friendly products are starting to appear with some less than a tenth the price of pro kit such as Kemper.
For example, the Ampli-Firebox from Atomic is a preamp that can sit at the end of the pedalboard and plug straight into a PA via XLR connections. It not only emulates amplifiers, but hosts its own IRs, as well as third-party ones.
An even cheaper but no less exciting option is the Mooer Radar. This is an IR loader in a compact pedal format. Like the Ampli-Firebox, it comes with its own IRs, and will host others. This pedal would therefore allow you to connect the preamp of choice.
You could therefore have a complete rig on your pedalboard without any need for a physical guitar amp. You would of course need some sort of monitoring, however, in order to hear yourself. In any case, this is an ideal set-up for the travelling guitarist.
Acoustic
In the previous tutorial I showed you the difficulties of recording an acoustic guitar with microphones, in terms of consistency of tone, and so on. Thankfully, IRs now give us a very usable solution.
3Sigma Audio offer IRs of acoustic instruments, so not just guitars, but mandolins and even strings such as the cello. You can therefore record your guitar direct, using its onboard piezo pickup, and then overlay the IR of a mic’d guitar. Furthermore, thanks to a pedal such as Mooer’s Radar, you could do that live. No more quacky piezo.
Conclusion
The world of IRs represents some real advantages to both recording and touring guitarists. If you’ve not tried them, I encourage you to do so, as they allow you to:
- Leave your gear at home
- Access sounds from equipment at a fraction of the cost
- Audition tones before and after recording
- Get great reliable sound without microphones
How This Third-Generation Family Business Has Minted 70 Millionaires
Two brothers took over their father's farm, and built an ice-cream empire
The 'Humble, Generous' Self-Made Billionaire Who Died Saturday Almost Never Talked to the Media. Here's His Truly Amazing Story
It's OK that you didn't know him. Almost nobody in this country did. But his story is truly amazing.
Former NBA Star Metta World Peace Helps Vietnamese Immigrant Get Shark Tank Deal
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Sunday, October 28, 2018
An American Airlines Passenger Raged That Her Luggage Had Been Stolen. The Truth Was a Little Different
And here, the airline behaved with remarkable, and perhaps misplaced, grace.
Overcome Networking Anxiety With These Simple Tips
For introverts, networking can be a real challenge -- until now. Learn to overcome your introversion and network like a pro with these simple tips.
How Far Would you Go To Model Innovation?
Ubiquitous technology means the human quotient is more vital than ever.
Why Quiet Geniuses Often Come Up With The Biggest Breakthroughs
When it comes to innovation, generosity is often a competitive advantage
Need Inspiration? Try This Technique: "Totally Legal Inspiring Thievery"
Ideas are everywhere. You just need to grab one as it goes by.
How to Hold a Meeting People Won't Dread
If you need to hold a meeting, be sure to make it one that doesn't have your team members impatiently eyeing the door.
I Tried Ordering the McDonald's Secret Menu Item With the Controversial Name. It Went As Badly As I'd Feared
There's a whole underworld of secret fast-food menu items. Be careful, though, where you order them.
I Tried United Airlines' New Boarding System. It Was Ugly
How do you get people to behave with decency? You can't, it seems.
Dunkin' Donuts Just Made a Truly Stunning Announcement That Will Change Everything You Think About Dunkin'. (It's Much More Than Just Changing Their Name)
This old school icon has a major identity crisis. Here's the tell tale sign.
7 Books That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur
Follow in the footsteps of business leaders likeBill GatesandMark Cuban who read voraciously.These books are a good place to start.
Walmart Is Making Plans to Do Something Very Un-Walmart
It just might turn Walmart into someplace you really want to be.
The 5 Reasons CEOs Turn Into Jerks and How to Avoid Becoming One Yourself
Ironically, it may be your incipient "jerkitude" that's what's holding you back.
In the Last 2 Years, Delta Air Lines Has Given Passengers Something Astonishing and Valuable (and No One Has Noticed)
This is something every passenger wants on a flight, surely.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
The Ways Your Halloween Office Party Can Easily Turn Into a Living Nightmare (That You Probably Haven't Considered)
Getting your ghoul on with co-workers can be the highlight of the year or a total disaster. Here's how to avoid the latter.
Fine Tune This Skill to Succeed in the Workplace
The world is full of problem finders. To rise through the ranks, you need to be an effective problem solver.
Value Never Actually Disappears, It Just Shifts From One Place To Another
Don't focus on where value is shifting from, but where it's shifting to
6 Small Habits That Will Help You Fully Embrace Your Role as CEO
Entrepreneurs don't hesitate to put CEO on their business cards and email signatures. But earning the title requires changing your routine.
You Don't Just Get Fired at Netflix. What Happens Instead is Brilliant. (Or Maybe Insane. There's a Raging Debate)
"[R]uthless, demoralizing and transparent to the point of dysfunctional."
These Are the 2 Tech Companies Where Almost All Employees Still Think They're Making the World a Better Place (One, You Won't Believe)
And you'll love which tech employees, according to this survey, don't believe they're making the world better at all.
This Airport Worker Was Fired For Taking a Magazine Out of the Trash on a United Airlines Plane
What sort of company enforces the rules in this way?
With Just 1 Simple Action, President Trump Changed Flying for U.S. Families and Kids (and Nobody Even Really Noticed)
There are a lot of changes buried in the new 1,200-page law. Some people really wanted this one. But almost nobody noticed when it happened.
Telling People Your Salary May Make You Squeamish. Here's Why You Should Do It Anyway
Software engineer Jackie Luo tells the world she makes $177,500 and invites others to say what they earn.
4 Things to Do Now That Will Help You Retire One Day
Entrepreneurs don't shy away from risk, and that quality isn't exactly helping them plan for retirement.
Friday, October 26, 2018
This Baggage Handler Deliberately Sent Passengers' Luggage to the Wrong City 286 Times. Here's Why He Did It
There's often a story behind someone's annoying act.
3 Reasons Why Los Angeles Could Become the Nation's Next Tech Hub
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How to Handle a Passive-Aggressive Boss
There are ways to manage a passive-aggressive boss and boost work morale.
You Need to Start Advertising on Social Media. Here's How to Do It the Right Way
Struggling to figure out where to start when it comes to social media advertising? Here's how to begin the process the right way.
Keeping it Real in an Artificial World: Basic Communication Skills are More Important Than Ever
In the future, a focus on the "human element" will allow us to thrive.
Buying Insurance? Here Are 3 Reasons to Check Your Credit Score First
Having good credit isn't only important when you need a loan. It can also help you get a high-quality, affordable insurance policy.
The U.S. Economy Grew at a Solid 3.5 Percent Rate in Q3
The economy is growing strong, amidst recent stock market declines.
Fishs Eddy: How a Mom-and-Pop Shop Made It in New York City
This week, Inc. editors and writers interview Julie Gaines about her graphic novel Minding the Store, which traces her 30-year journey building quirky dishware store FishsEddy.
These 4 Things Could be Blocking Your Business Growth--and You Don't Even See Them
The unconscious power that makes or breaks your bottom line
These 3 New Instagram Features Will Change The Way You Reach Audiences
Unlimited hashtags, geofencing, and a standalone shopping app all present unique opportunities to reach consumers and drive sales.
These 2 Natural & Non-Stimulant Brain "Drugs" Increase Focus, Energy, And Memory
You don't necessarily need caffeine to keep you going. There are other options out there which work and are, frankly, far more healthy.
Consider These Business Questions in Your First Conversation to Really Get to Know Someone
You want to ask questions that reveal whether this is someone you can spend a significant amount of time with going forward.
Every Entrepreneur Needs an Emergency Fund. Here's How to Build One
Don't start a new venture without first setting some money aside.
Start Planning for Next Year Like it's Tomorrow
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This Skin Care CEO Shows How Your Business Communication Should Be As Clear Your Pores
This entrepreneur has used transparency to develop employees and grow a customer base.
11 Thought-Provoking Interview Questions to Identify Top Candidates
Answers to these original questions will help reveal candidates' motivators, enabling an informed decision on your next great hire.
How to Make Your Startup Irresistible to Any Angel Investor
A great startup needs to have a great product, marketing, and branding--that's a given. But when trying to attract investors to your early-stage venture, there's one important aspect that will make their decision.
Is Your Platform Strong? Here's How to Find Out
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The UN Is Using Blockchain to Feed Immigrants and End Hunger
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Why You Should Shred Your 2019 Marketing Plan and Do This Instead
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Leaders' Stress Becomes Everyone's Stress. Here's How You Can Set a Better Example
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If You and Your Spouse Work Together, Here's How to Keep Your Love Alive
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How to Elevate Your Personal Brand as a New Entrepreneur
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To Improve Your Employee Newsletter, Experts Say You Need 23 Essential Elements
Move away from long, old-fashioned content; instead, refresh your approach
Will Your Company Get Hit by Russians Hacking the Election?
As the midterm elections approach, the U.S. Cyber Command has taken aim at Russian hackers targeting our Democratic process, and that could be bad for business.
3 Perks Tech CEOs Can Offer Employees on November 6
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Google Evaluates Leadership Skills Using These 13 Questions. How Would You Rank? (And How Would Your Employees Rate You?)
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Here's the $69 Million Reason Megyn Kelly Doesn't Care That She Got Fired
I'd be willing to be fired for half that.
Hours After Beating the Dodgers, Red Sox Star Mookie Betts Was Doing Something Far More Incredible
Some people know they're lucky. And know what to do when they are.
Top Universities Just Launched These 65 Free (or Close to Free) Online Business Courses
Schools from Harvard to MIT will teach you everything from agile design to supply chain management.
The Best 3 Plants for Keeping Your Brain Young, According to Science
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Repeat These 2 Words to Yourself Every Day to Increase Your Chances of Success
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This Stunning New Government Report Will Change Everything You Ever Thought About McDonald's
And every other fast food joint you know.
McDonald's Just Revealed a Stunning New Meal Deal That Might Forever Change What You Think About the Company
The newly announced $6 Classic Meal Deal aims to entice budget-conscious McDonald's customers to spend a bit more for their meals.
Here's Why Eating What You Want 20 Percent of the Time is Good for You (Plus 3 Other Weird Scientific Findings)
They're simple changes anyone can make to live a better life.
A Neuroscientist Explains How To Conquer Imposter Syndrome
Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, leadership coach, award-winning author and a medical doctor. She breaks down imposter syndrome and explains ways to work around it.
How Can You Be Sure Someone Has True Leadership Skills? Watch for These 3 Rare Signs
Fear is out, love is in.
Time Is a Great Teacher. These Are the 5 Most Common Regrets People Have
The fear of regret can be a great motivator.
Why Even the Most Innovative Product Needs Advertising
Advertising methods have changed but it's still one of the biggest pieces of your success puzzle.
While No One Was Looking, Tesla Has Been Gobbling Up the Luxury Car Market
Edmunds research shows Model 3 gaining market share.
There Is Money For Breast Pump Companies--But Maybe Not For Naya Health
Starting a breast-pump company on barely $6 million is nearly impossible, as the founders of Naya have discovered.
5 Super Successful Companies That Couldn't Get a Deal on 'Shark Tank'
Things didn't work out for these businesses on the show, but their fortunes turned around dramatically afterward.
A Massive New Study of 38,000 Workers Says This 1 Thing Makes Employees Much Happier (and Probably More Loyal)
Researchers wanted to figure out what makes people happier as they get older. This surprising finding stood out.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Diane Von Furstenberg Was Already an Icon in the Fashion Business. Now She's an 'Oracle'
In conversation with Whitney Wolfe Herd and Cindi Leive, the iconic designer, 71, looks back at her career--and forward to spreading her decades of wisdom.
Apple Had Private Offices When Insanely Innovative
Sadly, Apple has since embraced the open plan management fad... probably to its ultimate detriment.
STEM Candidates Can't Deliver Everything You Need. Success Requires Employees From the Arts.
STEM capabilities are important. But you can't translate AI into business growth without skills from the liberal arts.
This Is the Hiring Strategy Your Business Needs at a Time of Record-Low Unemployment
Record-low unemployment means most job seekers are already gainfully employed and, as a result, much more selective with their job searches. Here's how to stand out and attract top talent.
5 Proven Advertising Ideas to Expand Your Reach - Regardless of Budget
While everyone is focused on social media, there are plenty of "old-school" methods of advertising out there that still work -- and give great results for low cost.
Tim Cook Wants an American Version of GDPR. Here's What It Could Cost Your Business
Data privacy is a hot issue--and an expensive one.
3 Tips for Beating Distraction and Prioritizing Your Goals
Making simple adjustments can help you do more for yourself and others.
Why Being Purely Data-driven Won't Get You Far
It's the who, what, when, where, and how of every digital content strategy worth its salt. It's the first thing we consult when things go wrong, and the thing we praise when things go right.
6 Ways to Disrupt Your Traditional Mindset and Become a Better Leader
Regiments and regularity can be helpful to get day-to-day work done, but if you're looking to grow, you may need to disrupt yourself first.
Eliminate 'But' From Your Vocabulary When Giving Feedback
For great feedback, focus on the work not the person.
Mark Zuckerberg's Power Has Become Facebook's Worst Enemy
When you lead, take time and effort to hear the things you don't want to.
How to Make Your Content Go Viral on Social Media in 2018
6 Juicy Tips On How To Go Viral On Social Media 2018
How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck on Pinterest
Pinterest, Dave Kerpen, Optimize, Social Media Strategy, Creativity, Visual Marketing
Are There Storm Clouds Approaching For SMBs?
economy, small business, smb, nfib, national federation of independent businesses, capital one, small business growth index
3 Insider Marketing Secrets to Help You Break Through the Chaos
The chief marketing officer of Farmers Insurance shares 3 principles to help marketers navigate today's rapidly changing business environment.
Why You Should Think Twice Before Taking Venture Capital -- No Matter How Tempting It Is
Wait until you have the leverage and understand your business fully before taking VC.
3 Signs You Shouldn't Use LinkedIn to Promote Your Brand -- and What to Do Instead
LinkedIn isn't right for everyone. Here's how to know if it's a good fit for your brand, plus what to do if not.
Amazon Just Made Another Brilliant Move -- And It Shows Why Long-Term Thinking Always Wins
Amazon's new storefront could be another nail in the coffin for retail stores.
5 Things Keeping Amazon Sellers Up at Night
For all of its rewards, some businesses say selling through Amazon can lead to sleepless nights.
This Famous Restaurant Chain Refuses to Expand -- and It's a Genius Move
CEO LynsiSnyder saysIn-N-Out is going to remain exclusive to the West Coast.
7 Steps to Successful Financial Planning Without an Adviser
Financial planners can cost as much as $250,000. Here's how manage your business finances without one.
How Small Business Owners Can Team Up to Offer Cheaper Health Insurance
News rules issued by the Labor Department allow some owners and partners to buy coverage that wasn't available under the Affordable Care Act.
More Than Half of America's Billion-Dollar Startups Have Immigrant Founders
SpaceX, Uber, WeWork, and several others have founders and other key executives who hail from other countries.
Why Richmond Has All the Assets You Need to Grow Your Startup
Richmond has old money and a new energy that is perfect for launching startups.
How to Recognize the Right Moment for Success in Your Business
Your step-by-step guide to making luck happen.
You Should Probably Turn Down Work with That New Client. Here's Why.
In a gig economy, it's tempting to say yes to every bit of new business that comes your way--but you shouldn't. Here's how to avoid the projects that take you away from maximum earning potential.
Steve Jobs Put Guy Kawasaki on the Spot With This Tough Question and His Response Was Perfect
It always pays to be honest.
The 101 on Generation Z and How Marketing Will Adapt
Generation Z will account for 40% of all consumers by the year 2020 and they are changing the way companies look at marketing.
Interviewing Your Interviewer: How to Choose the Right Startup
Picking the right startup is not like winning the lottery. It's totally in your control.
Believe It or Not, Research Shows Stress Can Make You Happier (As Long As It's the Right Kind of Stress)
Best of all, it's a type of pressure you choose.
This One Tip Will Help You Regain Your Valuable Time
Do you reach for the carbs and sugar or do you fill up your plate with salad? Your buffet behavior says a lot about your time management.
How to Stop Putting Off Your Personal Finance Goals
Managing your money doesn't have to be a slog. Here are 7 ways to make it easier.
Silicon Valley Is Suffering From a Serious Case of Missionary Myopia
Jeff Bezos knows the mission isn't always the answer. Sometimes it's a cop-out.
America's First Billionaire Proved That Growing a Successful Company Isn't as Complicated as You Think
Growing your company and bottom line brings a plethora of available options. However, America's first billionaire teaches us the 3 essential ones.
Do You Want Cameras Everywhere Inside Your House? There Must be a Better Way of Doing Home Security
Startups and big companies have long worked on home security, but the advent of ubiquitous cameras raises risk. Safety shouldn't compromise privacy.
Want to Protect Your Memory and Ability to Learn? Do This 1 Thing
General wellbeing will go up, too, so you've got nothing to lose.
United Airlines Has a Brand New Message For Passengers. Here's Why It's Very Disturbing
You may love it, of course.
In an Stupefying Announcement, Google Just Decided to Do What People Have Wanted For Years
Why did it take so long?
Chick-Fil-A Is Preparing Something So Extraordinary That It Will Put McDonald's to Shame
If this works, and it looks like it will, Sundays will be more painful than ever.
Why Your Empathy Might Be Killing You
Empathy is a fantastic quality--but it can prove dangerous when taken too far.
17 Inspiring Quotes That Will Have You Embracing Major Life Transitions
Sometimes words of encouragement can help you navigate even the most difficult changes in life.
Want a Happy Marriage? Partners Should Be Doing These 6 Things for Each Other Often, According to Science
More science-backed behaviors for a happy marriage.
3 Effective (If Slightly Evil) Persuasion Tricks You Can Learn From Steve Jobs
The guy was a jerk but he accomplished amazing things. Those two facts aren't unrelated.
You're Not Getting the Talent You Want Because You Aren't Looking for These 4 Trends
You want to employ top quality hires. You can't do this though without looking out for trends that could impact your methods and resources
Panera and KIND: Why the Most Obvious Businesses Are the Best Ones
Ron Shaich, Founder of Panera Bread, speaks with KIND Founder Daniel Lubetzky about the entrepreneurial lifestyle and the various struggles of being a leader.
200 Million People who Had Yahoo Accounts Can Collect Up to $375 Each for Data Breach
Yahoo's new owners Verizon and Altbaba agree to pay a $50 million settlement.
Here's How Startups With $1 Billion Valuations Came to Be Called Unicorns
Cowboy Ventures founder Aileen Lee was making a point that's even more valid today.
The Best Invention of 2018 Is the IBM Coffee Drone
In the not-too-distant future, robot drones will free us from the onerous task of fetching our own coffee.
Former Harvard Professor Noam Wasserman Thinks Everyone Should Live Like a Startup Founder. Here's Why He's Right
Noam Wasserman is back with a second book, where he takes lessons from the startup world and applies them to life in general.
5 Barriers to Business Growth That New Ventures Rarely Anticipate
How to Market Around Potential Market Obstacles Before They Kill Your Business Growth
Its Stock Price Is Volatile. Its CEO Is Embroiled in Controversy. Yet Tesla Might Have Finally Turned a Corner
Elon Musk's company posted impressive third quarter results Wednesday. Is it an aberration, or a sign of what's to come?
These Are the 34 Best CEOs in the World According to Harvard Business Review
The list is based on the S&P 1200 index of 2018 global companies.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Research Shows You Can Sleep Your Way to Job Satisfaction
Most people don't realize that the amount of sleep we get effects more than just our bodies--it impacts our job satisfaction as well.
Tesla Pulls Off a Profitable Quarter and Takes Some Heat Off Elon Musk
Just because you do something right doesn't mean the mistakes get wiped away.
Pharrell Williams on How Taking Risks Can Lead to the Biggest Successes of Your Career
The artist, producer, and designer talked about the good things that happen when you leave your comfort zone.
Facebook Launches Attribution Tool For Facebook, Instagram, Audience Network, and Messenger (Finally)
You advertise on 4 or 5 different Facebook properties. Now you can see the results in one place.
How This 18-Year-Old Created A Successful Podcast, Business, And World-Class Network
Most people don't focus on the long-term.
Why Employee Satisfaction is at an All-Time Low - And What You Can Do About It
Workplace unhappiness has reached startling lows. Here are three critical steps you can take now to improve employee happiness - and its impact on your bottom line.
How to Decide to Fire Someone in 3 Minutes
It might have taken you months to fill the position. But if you wait one day longer to fire a bad fit, that's one day too long.
How NASA Used an Unforgettable Image to Brilliantly Communicate a Big Message
This indelible image of nature's scale and splendor is breathtaking, however you chose to see it.
This Crazy New Google App is Designed to Save You From Serious Smartphone Addiction
Digital Wellbeing is baked into the new Google Pixel 3 smartphone. It's designed to make you think twice about using your phone constantly.
Taco Bell Thought It Had the Perfect World Series Promotion. Then a Red Sox Star Told the Truth
You can never account for, well, honesty.
Tim Cook Calls For Privacy Regulation Because 'Our Own Information Is Being Weaponized Against Us'
Without naming companies, the CEO criticized businesses that make money by selling user data to advertisers--such as Google and Facebook.
VC Arlan Hamilton: The Qualities I Look For in a Founder
The managing partner of Backstage Capital discussed her investing philosophies at the 2018 Fast Company Innovation Festival.
15 Powerhouse Women Leaders Divulge Their Hard-Earned Wisdom for Success
Looking for a seat at the table in your organization? Draw inspiration from these top women leaders.
For 1 Day, Every Time an Employee Did a Good Job, I Told Their Boss. It Didn't Go Like I Thought
If you take on this challenge, be forewarned: It can be tough to find a receptive boss.
3 Mind-Boggling Things You Learn When Working for a Small Business
Remember, the chaos of the small business world should not be treated as the new normal.
CBDistillery Leads the CBD Craze
CBD seems to be all the rage these days. From tinctures, to food products, this seems to be the next CBigDeal. I sat down with CEO Chase Terwilliger to discuss this exciting trend
This One Surprising Part of Mark Cuban's Routine Reveals The Secret To Success and Work-Life Balance
There are many perks to being a billionaire, but the Dallas Mavericks owner enjoys one of the most basic ones the most.
The Secret To Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking
If fear of public speaking is holding you back, here's how to break through the blocks.
Science Finally Explained What All Toxic People Have in Common. Here's What It Means for Your Team
Scientists call it the 'dark core' or 'D-factor'. You can call it trouble.
Is Your Vision as Good as Your Sight?
Your vision should be much bigger than what you can actually see. After all, what you envision is what you get. Look beyond your eyes to see the possibilities.
The 10 Most Commonly Misspelled Words in the English Language
Your professional reputation is staked in part on the quality of your writing. Make sure yours successfully expresses your polish and finesse.
Should You Pay for an AAA Membership? Here's What It Costs, and What You'll Get
American Automobile Club membership offers many benefits besides roadside assistance.
This Japanese Company Is Paying Their Employees to Sleep. Here's Why That's a Great Idea
Companies are always looking for ways to improve performance while increasing the bottom line. That's why paying your employees to sleep is perfect.
LinkedIn's CEO Just Gave Some Brilliant Career Advice. Here It Is in 1 Sentence
Don't be a know-it-all. Be this instead.
'Halloween' Star Jamie Lee Curtis Was Asked a Dumb Question. She Gave the Most Emotionally Intelligent Reply You'll Hear All Year
At last someone has said it out loud.
Employees With Entrepreneurial Mindsets Are Assets Not Threats to Your Company
If your employees aren't as resourceful as they should be, that may be your fault.
Trusted Leaders Practice Transparency in These 5 Ways
Leadership greatness starts with a foundation of trust. Trust starts with transparency.
Your Feelings About Exercise Today May Depend on This One Memory
Obviously, the right choice is to exercise. But, for some of us, that choice is not so black and white.
Want to Help Close the Gender Gap? Quit Asking This 1 Question
Job data still shows a significant wage gap between men and women.
For 1 Day, Every Time an Employee Did a Good Job, I Told Their Boss. It Didn't Go Like I Thought
If you take on this challenge, be forewarned: It can be tough to find a receptive boss.
3 Mind-Boggling Things You Learn When Working for a Small Business
Remember, the chaos of the small business world should not be treated as the new normal.
CBDistillery Leads the CBD Craze
CBD seems to be all the rage these days. From tinctures, to food products, this seems to be the next CBigDeal. I sat down with CEO Chase Terwilliger to discuss this exciting trend
This One Surprising Part of Mark Cuban's Routine Says Everything About Success and Work-Life Balance
There are many perks to being a billionaire, but the Dallas Mavericks owner enjoys one of the most basic ones the most.
The Secret To Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking
If fear of public speaking is holding you back, here's how to break through the blocks.
Science Finally Explained What All Toxic People Have in Common. Here's What It Means for Your Team
Scientists call it the 'dark core' or 'D-factor'. You can call it trouble.
Is Your Vision as Good as Your Sight?
Your vision should be much bigger than what you can actually see. After all, what you envision is what you get. Look beyond your eyes to see the possibilities.
The 10 Most Commonly Misspelled Words in the English Language
Your professional reputation is staked in part on the quality of your writing. Make sure yours successfully expresses your polish and finesse.
A New Study of 1 Million Young People Is More Evidence Screen Time Is Making Kids Unhappy
Some experts remain unconvinced but the case against lots of screen time for kids is getting stronger.
This Mom-Founded Business Is Turning On-Site Child Care From Luxury Into Reality
The move is seen as costly for businesses--and a huge benefit to employees. To women's coworking company The Wing, it has always been part of the plan.
Today, It's Garbage. Tomorrow, It'll Fly You Across the Country. Meet the Company That's Making it Happen
Fulcrum BioEnergy turns organic waste into energy.
Like the Custom Clothes Gigi Hadid Wears on Instagram? This Startup Wants to Sell Them to You
On Choosy's platform, customers can shop for garments that look exactly like those celebrities show off on social media.
Get Ready for Your Newest Office Challenge: Making Your Human and Robot Employees Get Along
Think managing people is hard? Wait till humans and machines are co-workers.
This Japanese Company Is Paying Their Employees to Sleep. Here's Why That's a Great Idea
Companies are always looking for ways to improve performance while increasing the bottom line. That's why paying your employees to sleep is perfect.
LinkedIn's CEO Just Gave Some Brilliant Career Advice. Here It Is in 1 Sentence
Don't be a know-it-all. Be this instead.
Employees With Entrepreneurial Mindsets Are Assets Not Threats to Your Company
If your employees aren't as resourceful as they should be, that may be your fault.
Trusted Leaders Practice Transparency in These 5 Ways
Leadership greatness starts with a foundation of trust. Trust starts with transparency.
Your Feelings About Exercise Today May Depend on This One Memory
Obviously, the right choice is to exercise. But, for some of us, that choice is not so black and white.
Want to Help Close the Gender Gap? Quit Asking This 1 Question
Job data still shows a significant wage gap between men and women.
Make These 5 Changes to Your iPhone Settings and Habits to Waste Less Time and Boost Productivity
You may not have even realized that you can change some of the features that cost you precious productive moments.
3 Self-Sabotaging Ways of Speaking Which You Need to Stop Doing Right Now
It matters what you say to the world about yourself.
1 Leadership Habit Bad Bosses Always Fear (but Great Leaders Always Practice)
As counterintuitive as this strategy is, it will cut down on your employee turnover.
Alleged Southwest Airlines Abuser Plays Trump Card in Hopes of Evading Arrest
Tampa, Florida resident Bruce Alexander was charged with abusive sexual contact during a Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Albuquerque.
'Shark Tank's' Most Emotional Pitch Offers a Time-Tested Lesson for All Entrepreneurs
The secret to captivating an audience lies in a classic three-part storytelling structure.
In a Stunning Announcement, McDonald's Reveals New Breakfast Menu in Bid to Get Back on Top
With revenues on a downward trend, McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrookexplained that "We want to do better at breakfast."
As Top Executives Leave Tesla, Elon Musk Is Left With 29 Direct Reports
Nope, he still can't delegate.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
A Man Abused a Woman on a Flight. The Airline's Reaction Was Beyond Belief (It Still Is)
What possesses people to behave this way? I'm talking about the airline.
This Common Mental Block Is Holding You Back From Success
Unshackle your potential by admitting what you don't know and finding a way to get the answer
If You Consider Yourself Paranoid About Your Business, It's a Good Thing -- Here's Why
As an entrepreneur, paranoia can be a good thing. If you can harness it
Trump Is Trying to Make It Easier for States to Undermine Obamacare, and It Could Reshape Employee Health Care
This could expand the definition of what counts as coverage.
Oxford Researchers Say Tech Companies Like Google and Facebook Can Accumulate Mass Amounts of Data From Third Party Apps
88 percent of third party Google apps could hand over data to Alphabet.
Apple and Amazon Might Still Be At Risk
Bloomberg's "spy chip" story is ridiculous... but it still might contain a core of truth.
3 Things Leaders Can Give to Employees That Will Make Them Want to Stay
Retention of your top employees continues to keep leaders up at night as a serious threat to the bottom line as well as productivity. How do you win their loyalty? Let them tell you.
Should You Fly Business or First Class on Your Next Business Trip?
The choice between business and first class may impact the rest of your business trip.
My Company Asked 1,467 CEOs About Artificial Intelligence. Here's What They Said
Artificial intelligence can provide a competitive advantage to your business across a variety of functions. Here's how
Why All the Buzz From Day 3 of the Inc. 5000 Conference Is About These Major Lessons From Founder Kendra Scott
The lessons learned at Inc. 5000 are many, but all I keep hearing is the buzz--or bling, in her case--around Kendra Scott. So, let's learn a few lessons in building a successful company from this humble self-made billionaire.
It's Electrifying: Running a Business That Promotes Sustainability
How one social entrepreneur is changing lives by installing solar electricity in sub-Saharan Africa.
How the Gender Gap Is Creating Toxic Workplaces
A new study reveals how the gender gap is not only affecting women's potential income, but also creating toxic workplaces.
Need Fresh Ideas? 5 Ways to Disrupt Groupthink
Crowdsourcing is fine as long as the crowd doesn't think alike.
One Negotiation Strategy That Will Make You A World Class Negotiator
There are countless ways to improve your negotiation skills, but none are as powerful as this.
Employees Are Begging Their Boss to Do This One Thing (And Yet Many Refuse)
Every job should give employees as much as they contribute to the company.
How Alex Cora Forged a Winning Culture that Took the Boston Red Sox to the World Series
Learn how to shape a winning culture from this big league ball club.
Growing up Surrounded by 1 Thing Gives Kids a Massive Edge in Adulthood
Across 160,000 adults in 31 countries, one question told all.
4 Strategies to Boost Your Team's Creative Abilities
When creativity is paired with productivity, innovation occurs. Here's how you can develop the creative abilities of everyone on your team.
Want to Create the Perfect Startup Office Space? Focus on Structure, Not Layout
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Science Says This Is Where You Should Keep Your Smartphone if You Want to Be Happier
A whopping 94% of people who tried this as part of an experiment said they were likely to keep it up.
There's Only 1 Rule For Playing Lottery Pools at Work, But It's Extremely Important
The historic Mega Millions drawing is here, but there's something to consider if you're playing at the office.
Like To-Do Lists? Then You'll Love 'The Bullet Journal Method'
Intention starts with organization, but the process of staying organized has to be more than effective. It has to be easy -- and something we WANT to
4 Morning Habits of Successful People
Follow these morning rituals from top business luminaries to stay focused and motivated.
3 Things All In-House Marketing Teams Need
There are plenty of advantages to bringing your marketing in-house but you'll need the right kind of talent to make it happen.
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Going On Now. Here Are 8 Things You Need to Know
Looking to change your Medicare plan for 2019? Here are a few tips.
This is Why Following Your Nose Is the Only Way to Go
Twenty years since Daniel Pink's Free Agent Nation and curiositystill reigns supreme.
What's In A Word? The Vocabulary That Matters When Closing a Sale
What's In A Word? The Vocabulary That Matters When Closing a Sale
How Do You Develop Executive Gravitas?
How Do You Develop Executive Gravitas? It's not performance or work ethic - but they help
What Are You Afraid Of?
Fear can certainly be a useful tool in business, provided it isn't the fear of doing something right now. Don't wait, don't hesitate.
Study Shows Yoga and Meditation Can Inflate Your Ego (and Not in a Good Way)
The fix? Just watch your pronouns.
Warren Buffett Agrees That Only 1 Leadership Trait Among Many Will Rise and Find True Success
Do you have what it takes?
Neuroscience Reveals 50-Year-Olds Can Have the Brains of 25-Year-Olds If They Do This 1 Thing
A healthy brain not only supports your intelligence, but emotional regulation, stress level, and other things that support your professional success.
Why Sears Filing for Bankruptcy Should Make You Think About Your Own Exit Strategy
Sears has been on the way out for a while now, so how did they end up drowning in debt?
The 1 Stunning Thing Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Asked For in Contract Negotiations
Sometimes, negotiations show the character of those involved. This was one of those times.
Why You Should Let Your Employees Write Their Own Recommendation Letters
Why it is important for business leaders to give past and present employees the responsibility to write their own recommendation letters.
General Stanley McChrystal: Why the Toughest Bosses Have the Most Devoted Employees
General Stanley McChrystal explains how it is that the hardest leaders to work for have the best talent pounding on their door.
The 10 Hottest Industries for Startups in 2018
Companies in these sectors may not sound very exciting, but they experienced astronomical growth in 2017.
Can a Startup Transform General Mills? The Saga of Epic Provisions
The hippie endurance athletes behind Epic Provisions sold their natural food company to General Mills for a reported $100 million. It began as an unexpected love affair. Then, it got complicated.
On This United Airlines Flight, the Captain Made a Shocking Announcement No Passenger Had Ever Heard Before
How could this have happened? I tried to find out.
How to Snag Top Millennial Talent Before It Gets Away
Think you'll attract top millennials with the same perks that worked for their parents? It's time to reimagine your benefits in a big way.
10 Leadership Books That Should Be on Your Radar Going Into 2019
Warren Buffett attributes his success to reading. To emulate his knack for smart books, start with these 10 leadership tomes.
This Company Banned PowerPoint Presentations and Replaced It With This Genius Approach
A company called InVision looked forward and killed the slide deck.
Here's the Surprising Reason Why Your First Impression Is Actually a Lot Better Than You Think
Have you ever made a horrible first impression? Turns out all hope is not lost.
On This Delta Flight, a Severely Allergic Passenger Didn't Have a Chance Against Two Cats
If you've got an allergy to animals, it's up to you to notify the airline well before you get on board your flight.
If You're Too Busy to Exercise You Need to Read This Research
Think of the most successful people you know. They didn't get there by sitting around.
4 Signs You Might Be Depressed and 6 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
Whatever you do, don't let it get this far.
How Google Built a Culture That Inspires New Ideas Every Day
Innovation can't be forced. It must be nurtured.
Here's What Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, and 17 Other Highly Successful People Eat for Breakfast Each Day
They say it's the most important meal of the day. Here's what these high achievers eat (or ate).
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Dunkin' Donuts Was Just Involved In Yet Another Horrible, Starbucks-Like Incident (All Because of a Very Strange Rule)
Is this a rule for all customers? Or just customers of a certain color?
A Firefighter Died Before His Product Could Appear on 'Shark Tank.' Now 5 Sharks Are Investors
'Shark Tank' investor Daymond John said Cup Board Pro was the 'most emotional pitch' he had ever been through. Here's why.
7 Money Mistakes in Your 20s That Can Set You Back a Decade
7 Money Mistakes in Your 20s That Can Set You Back a Decade
Entrepreneurs Who Scale Their Company Do These 2 Things Exceptionally Well
We all have business ideas. The trick is to turn the idea into a large company. Here's how.
4 Warning Signs You're Underemployed (and What To Do About It) @jtodonnell
Here's how to know if it's time to find a better job.
Need to Remember Something Important? Science Says You Might Want To Try This
Committing something to memory might be as simple as taking a deep breath - if you do it the right way.
Are You Mastering the Iceberg Effect?
When it comes to thinking about how the world sees you and your business, all you need to do is think about an iceberg.
This Stunning NFL Moment Was Never Supposed to Happen, But It Did--and Made Way For A Powerful Lesson in Accountability
There's always something to learn when the unexpected happens.
Why Female Founders Pay Themselves Less Than Male Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs don't pay themselves as much as men, and venture capital firms are partly to blame.
Launching a Podcast Taught Me These 7 Things About Getting People to Listen
Find out ways to build an audience by addressing, discovering and speaking to them.
Giving Back: 6 Ways to Choose a Worthy Cause for Your Business to Support
It's important to be socially responsible, but be sure to support causes that align with your company.
What You Can Learn About Entrepreneurship From Hospitality-Driven Thinking
What You Can Learn About Entrepreneurship From Hospitality-Driven Thinking - Customer Focus at every business stage
This Country is Emerging as a Global Economic Leader. What You Can Learn From This to Build a Sustainable Business for the Future
From its healthy obsession with the future, to how its managers handle conflict management, there's a lot your company can learn from China.
How to Control Your Facebook Updates With News Feed Targeting
In a world were more personalized marketing results in higher conversions and returns, utilizing the News Feed targeting, scheduling and audience restrictions will help boost your posts.
Most Entrepreneurs Fail at Some Point. Here's How to Bounce Back Without Missing a Beat
Thankfully I was able to get to the point where I realized that I deserved a very different life.
9 Simple Rules to Manage Controversial Conversations at Work
Sometimes, political conversations in the workplace can cause more harm than good. But there are steps to take to make sure you never cross the line.
What the Astronomical Odds of Winning the Mega Millions Lottery Can Teach You About Better Presentations
The strategy is meant to put big numbers into perspective.
Google My Business Tests New Products Listings and Updates Insights Tool
Better analytics now and a possible product listing feature in the future make Google My Business better for retailers.
Craving a Good Night's Sleep? This 5-Minute Scientific-Based Routine Will Help You Doze Off Faster
Your brain enters into a processing mode before you fall asleep. Following this method will help you record those thoughts so you can rest easier.
Could You Be the Next Apple? Only Your Business Plan Knows for Sure
Almost every start up considers raising capital at one point or another. Here's the best practices from the VC's themselves.
VC Fred Wilson: 'Who Are My Investors?'
Founders and VCs should look closely at who their investors are, and decide if they're comfortable with those relationships.
Why Smart Startups Fail Their Way to Success
The only way to really learn what works - and does not work - is to fail.
3 Ways to Act Mentally Strong (Even When You Don't Feel Like It)
Building mental strength is similar to building physical strength. You need to perform exercises that will help you grow stronger.
Would You Back You? These 5 Things Can Help You Answer That
As the investor with the most on the line, here's what you should be asking to determine if your big idea is worth it.
5 Behaviors All Investors Hate, and How to Avoid Them
Due diligence isn't all about documents. Here's what investors are really looking for.
The Best Way to Make a Great First Impression on Every Single Person You Meet
A quick shift in focus, and boom: You're likable. And memorable.
This Executive Is Rethinking the Org Chart to Enhance Innovation
GM is tapping into this human capital intelligence to enhance the speed, agility and innovation of their organization.
Why The Next Big Thing Never Turns Out Quite Like It Was Supposed To
Things that truly change the world always arrive out of context for the simple reason that the world hasn't changed yet
Why Elon Musk's Roughest Year Should Have Surprised Exactly No One
Musk did exactly what he was told to do.
5 Ways to Make Sure Your Check Doesn't Bounce
Your check bounced, even though you thought you had enough money to cover it. Here's what probably happened.
Actress Selma Blair's Raw and Moving Instagram Post Is a Masterpiece of Emotional Intelligence
What's most amazing isn't Blair's focus on the disease. It's the unbreakable, positive spirit that shines through.
Multitasking in This Digital World is Killing Your Productivity, And Research Says There's Worse News
Entrepreneurs may feel more productive with gadgets in hand, but research says otherwise. But digital addiction is an even greater reason for concern.
17 Quotes That Will Inspire You to Dress for Success
It's not about fancy clothes or popular name brands, it's about feeling good about yourself and choosing clothing that reflects your personality.