Thursday, February 28, 2019
We Asked 1,257 CEOs About Their Confidence in the Economy. Here's What They Said
Many CEOs from small and midsize businesses expect the economy to get worse in 2019. If they're right, what should you do?
How to Figure Out Your Most Important Priority Right Now
Limitations are a part of both life and business. They are also the best way to know what you should prioritize on today. Here's how to maximize them.
The Rise Of The Rundle: A New Trend For Subscription-Based Services
Bundling is a fundamental aspect of retail and it is starting to trend with new recurring revenue services outside of B2C.
What You Need to License an Idea
Patents and prototypes are not required to license improvements to existing products.
23 Percent of Workers Regret Switching Jobs: Here's How to Make the Right Move
Just because a career opportunity sounds exciting doesn't mean it's the right move.
Want to Achieve Your Biggest, Most Audacious Goals? Try This Proven Strategy
So many distractions, so little time. How can you ever achieve your biggest and most audacious goals? Try this proven strategy.
The Best Ways to Follow-Up With Clients in Various Situations
There are ways of checking the status without feeling like you are being annoying.
4 Simple (but Brilliant) Tricks for Managing a Messy Email Inbox
If you're constantly overwhelmed or sidetracked by emails, you may not be handling them the right way.
3 Marketing Lessons From the Marie Kondo Rulebook
Organize your marketing tactics with the KonMari method.
Watch For These 5 Key Signs From Employees (It Means They Respect You as a Leader)
Stop being curious if your job as a leader is adding up. Look for these specific signs.
Amazon's Crackdown on Counterfeiters: What It Means, and Doesn't, For Businesses
With trust threatening to waver, Amazon is eager to be seen as taking its fake-goods problem seriously.
Surveys Are Time Consuming and Subjective. Here are 5 Other Tools to Better Determine What Customers Want
Using surveys and focus groups to get a read on customers is time consuming and subjective. Here's what to do instead.
This Strategy Costs Absolutely Nothing And Will Help You Get Better At Almost Anything
Changing your behavior is hard to do by yourself. An accountability partner keeps you focused and holds up a mirror.
What Men Can Learn About Effective Leadership From Women
The dawn of women leaders is upon us. Here's what men can learn from them.
Do These 6 Things Before Every Board Meeting to Make It Way More Productive
If you put in the time and effort to prepare, the meeting will go off without a hitch.
New Limits on Interest Deductions May Make That Business Loan Less Attractive
Rules under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may make you reconsider whether borrowing money is your best option.
These Quotes Will Remind You That Work Doesn't Have to Feel Burdensome
Want to reduce stress and actually become more productive? These quotes will give you the attitude shift you need.
3 Ways Senior Leaders Say You Can Network More Effectively
Crucial Steps to Kick-Off a Networking Conversation
Jim Collins Shares What Separates the Successful from the Frustrated (Luck is Part of It)
Business legend Jim Collins has studied thousands of organizational leaders. He argues that the successful are lucky, but also have this other trait
Is Toxic Masculinity Ruining Your Workplace? Here's How You Can Find Out and End It
Here's how toxic masculinity can be toxic for you workplace, and how you can build a safe and productive workplace culture.
This Organization Will Give Your Startup $50,000 in Equity-Free Cash. There's Just One Catch
A St. Louis nonprofit has been giving $50,000 cash-free grants to startups since 2012.
This Entrepreneur Has Figured Out How to Monetize Even the Toughest Products. Here's What You Should Learn
There are things we don't think about that can impact our economy and every day life. The co-founder of Epic CleanTec, Aaron Tartakovsky, brought this to my attention through a giant poop emoji.
A Study of 35,375 Americans Found the Perfect Amount of Free Time: 2.5 Hours Per Day
Happiness can seem like a never-ending quest. However, researchers have found the answer to this quest. It revolves around how you manage your time.
How to Rewire Your Mind and Boost Daily Productivity
Night owls may actually be able to swing their circadian rhythms towards morning hours with the help of a productivity powerhouse.
How to Negotiate for a More Fitting Job Title
The job title you have is what defines your career and lives on in your resume. Here are a few ways to discuss changing your title to one more apt for you.
This Entrepreneur Lived With His Customers for 3 Months Before Starting a Company. You Should Learn From It
For Caremerge co-founders Fahad Aziz and Asif Khan, the average market analysis was not enough. So they did what most people wouldn't think of doing.
3 Simple Weekly Rituals to Boost Your Positive Leadership Habits
Build more consistency in your leadership with simple, repeatable rituals.
Small Businesses Say Amazon Has a Huge Counterfeiting Problem. This 'Shark Tank' Company Is Fighting Back
One entrepreneur's tale of his time in Amazon purgatory--and how he finally prevailed.
More Than Half of Entrepreneurs Forgo Salaries When They Launch Their Companies
New data from Kabbage reveals just how scrappy the initial start-up phase is for most entrepreneurs.
Perfectionism is a Trap. To Combat it, Put a Typo in Your Next Work Email. Yes, On Purpose.
Paralyzed by perfectionism? Doing this might make you cringe at first. But you may be surprised to discover it's incredibly freeing.
Amazon Wants Its Sellers to Help Crack Down on Counterfeits
'Project Zero' will let brands easily remove listings of fake products.
Learning from Indra Nooyi: 3 Leadership Lessons for Enduring Success
Indra Nooyi continues to lead the way.
How I Learned to Stop Making Excuses and Start My Company
There are a million excuses for not starting your own business. Here's how to get past the hesitation and launch.
Your Sales and Customer Success Teams Can't Phone In -- Here's How They Can Keep Customers
To retain clients and boost profits, close the gap between your sales and customer teams.
4 Steps to Create a Culture of Safety in Your Workplace
Keep safety at the top of your priority list with these four pieces of advice.
4 Ways to Minimize Employee Turnover by Revamping Your Recruiting Strategy
Here's how to overcome employee turnover.
8 Shows to Watch to Learn About Business
You can learn some very useful lessons and hone real skills by watching shows that may not seem particularly educational on the surface.
The Key to Making Good on Your Self-Commitments
Intentions are not enough to change behavior. Neither is willpower. This surprising trick is.
Is Your Ecosystem Paralyzed? Here is One Simple Trick to Get Unstuck
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The Best Way to Show Gratitude to Your Employees, According to a Relationship Expert
Looking for ways to thank your employees? Use the popular "Five Love Languages" framework to better show gratitude in the workplace.
6 Reasons Your Home Office Is Better Than Your Company Office
Your home office could be the secret to better health, finances, and happiness.
3 Tips on How to Bring Your Human to Work, Every Day
Take a peek into Erica Keswin's principles on why bringing your human to work is essential.
Offering More Money to Your Employees Isn't Enough to Motivate Them. You Need These 3 Things
When it comes to motivating your employees, many think that more money will solve everything. However, it isn't so simple. Here's what else is needed.
Think You Know Everything About Brainstorming? Take This Quiz
Brainstorming is hard. That's why this refresher will help.
The Art of the Real: How to Get to the Truth
That is, if you are truly interested in separating fact from fiction. In a polarizing society, people are more willing to be blinded by their own beliefs.
Forget the Stereotype of the Introverted Tech Specialist. You'll Now Need This Key Skill to Succeed
Solo tech jobs are still in demand, but they're quickly being crowded out.
3 Priceless Lessons From Walmart's New Greeter Strategy
Failing to be transparent in its new strategy has destroyed the equity Walmart had in its proud Greeter program.
I Started Letting My Children Get Bored. Then, Something Amazing Happened.
My wife and I stopped handing over our smartphones. We couldn't have guessed what would happen next.
A Company Finds Fake Five-Star Amazon Reviews Can Cost $12.8 Million
Trying to shortcut a way to bigger sales can get expensive.
Warren Buffett's Annual Letter Just Revealed What Makes a Role-Model Leader in 1 Sentence
A wise observation from an even wiser leadership guru. He's still churning out nuggets.
These 4 Brands Are Killing It on Twitter (Here's the Secret of Their Success)
Chipotle, Wendy's, MoonPie, and Denny's have cracked the code onusing social media. You can too
17 Super Wise Quotes to Live Your Life By
These brilliant and inspiring words of wisdom will help you get through the tough times -- and get you a step closer to the good ones.
5 Ways Ride Hailing Companies Like Uber and Lyft Are Hurting Cities
Lyft is about to IPO. That's good for early investors and employees, but it's lousy for cities.
Robots, High-Speed Cameras, and Climate Chambers: Watch How Adidas Designs Its High-Tech Sneakers
Adidas uses some incredibly advanced technology to create its products. Watch it in action in this 360-degree tour of the Future Lab in Germany.
Did You Catch Michael Cohen's Testimony? Here's the Staggering Amount of Time and Money Americans Spent On Watching It
It's not every day you see someone under oath calling the president a 'racist,' a 'liar,' and a 'cheat'
This Simple Parable Will Immediately Help You Prioritize Your Day
Feeling stuck? The late productivity master Stephen Covey has the perfect parable to help you prioritize your life. This is how you can implement it.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Want Sales To Soar? Ask Your Salespeople To Get Specific
Want Sales To Soar? Ask Your Salespeople To Get Specific.
Forget the iPhone, Here's How Apple Will Increase Mac Sales
Apple will integrate it's app stores across devices by 2021. That should boost Mac sales.
How to Instantly Make Every Business Decision You Make Better
Use this sniper trick to significantly improve the quality of our own decision making when under pressure.
Even Facing a Possible Contempt Action, Elon Musk Wants to Keep on Tweeting
A mark of a great leader is knowing when to listen to the experts you hire.
Don't Make This Mistake When Identifying High-Potential Employees
Some people believe that in order for an employee to be a high potential, they have to be highly motivated. But is that really true?
How to Start Investing If You're Scared of a Stock Market Crash
How to Start Investing If You're Scared of a Stock Market Crash
How To Determine the Hiring Process for Your Dream Job
Mapping out the steps to landing your dream job can help you succeed.
This Is How Microsoft's HoloLens 2 Will Soon Significantly Change Your Business
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MedMen Commercial by Spike Jonze Tries to Redefine Marijuana Use as Normal and Forgets that It Already Is
Changing the face of culture usually happens by accident, not design.
Whispering To Your Customer--How To Do It and Why it Beats Shouting When It Comes To Driving Revenues
Subtle selling is the art your sales team needs to master in 2019.
6 Reasons Why Business Travelers Should Consider Premium Economy
Premium economy class is one of the newest offerings from several airlines. How different is it and is it worth the upgrade?
Contently Shoots Itself in the Foot with a Charge for Freelancers to Get Paid
Adding a 4.75 percent fee for freelancers to get paid is a bad brand look.
How the Country's Biggest Business Lobbying Group Wants to Reel In More Millennial Members
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching a new website aimed at startup founders, in a departure from its more traditional big-business-focused efforts.
8 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint When Business Traveling
There are ways that you can reduce the environmental impact made when on your business travels.
Thinking About a Late Career Change? This Is the Only Piece of Advice You Need
Find a company you feel passionate about.
Want to Your Employees to Be More Loyal? Help Them Gain Skills That Will Allow Them to Leave
If you don't encourage, push, help your employees learn more, you can't build a better company.
One Study Shows This Is Key to Building Great Relationships With Employees
One study shows that half of all managers are ineffective at building relationships with their employees. Empathy not only forges strong relationships, but also gets a manager noticed by their boss for being a good leader.
How to Get Your Idea in Front of More People Now
Want to get your idea to the right people? Give them what they want how and when they want. Here's the secret behind my viral media and bestselling books
3 Best Practices for Not Going Bust in Today's "Gold Rush" for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
There are a lot of similarities between the California Gold Rush of the 1840s and 1850s, and the cannabis industry today. Here are 3 best practices for entrepreneurs to not "go bust" this time around.
Shazam! Star Zachary Levi Just Defended His Biggest Competitor. It's a Remarkable Display of Emotional Intelligence
Shazam! star Zachary Levi confronted the internet trolls who had been posting fake reviews about Captain Marvel--a competing movie--and its star, Brie Larson. It's a great example of the emotionally intelligent way to deal with competition.
Still Not Sold on Instagram Stories? Here's Why You Need to Use Them in 2019
Struggling to build a strong social media presence as an entrepreneur or brand? Here's why Instagram Stories could be the key--plus, how to get started.
How to Find the Right Buyer for Your Business and Avoid Negative Consequences
The right buyer is worth more than a big check.
How to Marie Kondo Your Business Without Throwing Everything Away
It's not about ruthlessly chopping away large parts of your business. It's about delegating, or even setting free what may serve someone else better.
Coming Soon to Your Door: Pizza Delivery Via FedEx's Self-Driving Robots
The race to deliver same-day packages via robot is heating up.
3 Strategies to Maintain a Workflow if You're Stuck at Your Desk All Day
Having a desk job doesn't necessarily equal being stagnant.
In Just 4 Words, Lady Gaga Defined Entrepreneurship (And Her 3 Tips For Success)
Think there's such a thing as an overnight success? Hint: There's not.
How to Create Successful Products for Underserved Markets
If a market has been overlooked, that also means there's a lot of potential revenue out there. It is possible to serve consumers who have traditionally been left out in the cold while building a thriving business.
Why Your Next Term Sheet Could Come From New York City's Government
The Big Apple is pioneering a first-of-its kind partnership with four women-led venture capital firms, and an accelator program.
A New Ranking Shows the U.S. Is the 35th Healthiest Country. It's Causing a Slump in Business, Too
The new healthy nation rankings are out and the U.S. slides again. The reason here is the same reason many entrepreneurs struggle in business.
The 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2019, According to Bill Gates
The investor and philanthropist weighed in on the biggest advances that will have a long-term effect on society. Bonus: startups are helping lead the charge.
The No. 1 Reason Why Employers Should Let Employees Take Sabbaticals, Backed by Research
If your employer offered a sabbatical for up to six months with guaranteed job security, would you take it?
Cheetos in a Chicken Sandwich? Once Again, KFC Shows How PR Is Done Right
If you love KFC and Cheetos, you'll love their new sandwich and the PR that comes with it.
The Brutal Truth About Finding the Job You Love That Few People Are Willing to Admit
If responding to posted job ads is the extent of your job search, you'll never find the job you really want.
IHOP Surprised Everyone and Sold Quadruple the Number of Burgers Through a Fake Rebrand. Here's Why It Worked
What we can learn from IHOP's unexpected and fake rebrand.
Internal Communications: 5 Creative Ways to Celebrate Employee Accomplishments
Individuals want to feel that their efforts are recognized and appreciated.
Drive Success With Experimentation, Or Swing For The Fence?
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Sonic Employees Walk Out. Here's Why
At-will employment doesn't just mean managers can fire employees. It also means employees can walk out--sometimes en masse.
Need to Transform Employee Communication? Take This Approach
Stop sending so many messages--and start meeting employees' needs.
3 Things Top Talent Want in a Job
Is this what everyone wants in a job? A company with a 97 percent retention rate shares how to attract and retain great people...especially Millennial and Generation Z top talent.
Why You're Probably Wasting Time With Every Decision You Make (and How to Stop)
If you can fight this one bias, you'll potentially save money and get more of your day back, too.
3 Things You Need To Consider Way Before Developing Your Brand
You can't wait until an idea is perfect, but you should define its vision, voice and value right from the start.
New Study: Here's What Your City Will Feel Like in 60 Years Thanks to Climate Change
New Yorkers, prepare for Ozark-style summers. Denverites, you'll feel like you've moved to Texas.
13 All-Star Founders Share the Single Best Piece of Advice They Ever Received
These founders have soaked up wisdom that has catapulted them to where they are today.
23andMe's Anne Wojcicki Shares the Best Business Advice She Learned: 'Only the Paranoid Survive'
The Silicon Valley DNA pioneer has faced virtually every hurdle in her 13 years as a CEO--and credits her grit to her mom.
NBA Coach Doc Rivers Called a Timeout. Then He Grabbed a Microphone to Praise His Competitor
Doc Rivers showed us how a class act responds to competitors. Spike Lee went a different route.
With a Single Tweet, Elon Musk Is in Hot Water (Again). Here's How He Can Escape
Musk and Tesla could gain a lot by borrowing a page from Uber's playbook.
WeWork Is Proof That Amenities Matter for Culture--But Not In The Way You Would Think
WeWork's business model is a critical reminder of what company cultures should be about.
Here's the Real Reason Why Companies Have to Take Sides (Whether They Want to Or Not)
It used to be that brands didn't want to be controversial. That's no longer an option.
Self Evaluation: 10 Things You Should Be Able to Say About Yourself
Have you asked yourself thetough questions?
To Dramatically Improve Your Company's SEO, Start With This Easy 4-step Process
Looking to improve your brand's SEO this year? Begin by increasing your high-quality backlinks.
It's Time for a Short Vacation -- My 13 Best Places for a Quick Getaway
Work is busy. Guess what it always will be. Go have some fun.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5 Ways to Grow Your Business's Bottom Line
While you're focused on growth, you could just keep doing what's worked -- but you may soon discover that those tactics only work for so long.
This Is the Single Most Important Question You Should Always Ask in an Interview
If you are only allowed one question in an interview, choose this one.
Elon Musk Uses This Critical Thinking Strategy to Guide Him in Business (and You Should, Too)
It's the opposite of what most people do.
3 Things You Can Learn From People Who Lack Emotional Intelligence
Yes, you can learn from people who don't know how to read visual cues.
As We Head Into Tax Season It's All About the Money
From cash flow to cyber security make your business more resilient today.
3 Ways to Make New Employees Feel Welcome--Even Before Day One
More than one-quarter of employees quit within the first 90 days. Here are some tips to ensure new employees stay motivated to succeed on your team.
Digital Adoption is Hard--Here Are 3 Ways Enterprises Can Overcome the Barriers
You can do things the easy or hard way--just make sure you're doing it right.
What to Do After You've Hit the Ceiling at Your Company
Knowing your value and how to express it is more than half the battle.
Elon Musk Acts Like He Wants Someone to Make Him Stop Being CEO of Tesla
Antagonizing a major regulatory body probably has an explanation, but not a good one.
This Obscure Factor Is The Single Biggest Obstacle To AI
The promise ofAI seems to be right around the corner, but not unless we deal with one crtical challenge that will delay AI by decades.
Enhance Your Marketing Strategy With These 7 Social Media Tips
Consistency and quality remain the main goals, but businesses should also be prepared to sell through their social channels.
Every Entrepreneur Should Talk Less and Do More. Kevin Hart Has the Perfect Analogy to Get You Started
This analogy works because it's unexpected yet true, and yes, it provides comic relief too.
The No. 1 Sign That You Need to Quit Your Job
If this happens to you, here is what you need to do to prepare your exit.
The Difference Between Great Startup Boards and Mediocre Ones (and How to Make Yours Better)
Hint: Good relationships and preparation are key.
This Startup Wants to Make Egg Freezing the Must-Have Perk for Millennial Women
Kindbody aims to reinvent the messaging and experience of going into a fertility clinic.
Every Small Business Faces Big Security Risks. Protect Yourself Using These 5 Steps
As the threat landscape evolves, small businesses are increasingly at risk. Use these five easy steps to boost your cybersecurity defenses and remove potential vulnerabilities. Best of all--they're free.
How Mockingbird Is Modernizing the Parenting Products Industry
How Mockingbird Is Modernizing the Parenting Products Industry
This New Nike Ad Narrated by Serena Williams Sends a Powerful Message About Women at Work
It's a great strategy to ramp up your word-of-mouth marketing strategy.
Elon Musk Just Got Bad News On His Latest Tesla Tweet. It Might Lead to His Ousting
The rascally CEO has gone beyond an amusing lack of self-control to the brink of self-implosion.
Why most Public Speakers Are Wrong About This One Thing (and You're Probably Offering It as Advice)
Don't picture your audience in the buff for your next speech. Get naked instead.
Elon Musk: 'Something Is Broken With SEC Oversight'
The agency has asked a federal judge to hold the Tesla founder in contempt for violating their agreement.
5 Ways to Finally Break Your Bad Habits in 2019
Breaking your bad habits means becoming a better version of yourself.
How to Turn a Single Blog Post Into a Month's Worth of Content Marketing
Creating high-quality marketing content on a regular basis is tough for any brand. Here's how to create a month's worth of it from a single blog post.
Want to Foster More Brand Loyalty? Make Customer Service a Priority
To transform your customer service from good to exceptional, follow these three steps.
How A Business Accelerator Program Helped Pinpoint My Purpose
You don't know what you don't know. But as an entrepreneur, it's on you to figure out how to learn it.
This $100,000/Year Mastermind Continues To Be The 'Golden Standard' In An Increasingly Loud Industry
Masterminds are popping up everywhere.Some are better than others. One has been setting the bar for over a decade.
Research Shows Children Who Possess These Traits Are More Likely to Become Self-Made Millionaires (And It Has Nothing to Do With Grades)
The good news? Every child -- and every adult -- is capable of developing these skills.
Why This Startup Founder Left a Multi-Million Dollar Business for Life in the Woods (and a Search for Emotional Resilience)
Thousands of users? Millions in revenue? Buffer co-founder Leo Widrich experienced significant professional success... yet he felt like something major was still missing.
What Works Today May Not Work Tomorrow: 3 Reasons to Restructure Your Small Business
It's tough to consider shaking up your small business when things are running smoothly. But revamping roles, systems, and processes might be exactly what your startup needs to get to the next level.
The Two Best Alternatives to an Open Plan Office
No, going back to cubicle farms (yuck!) is not the solution.
Offices Are Moving Toward This New Bold Design Trend in 2019
For office spaces, maximalism offers a chance to get creative with design in a way that wows clients and customers alike.
How To Create A Strategic Buyer For Your Company
How To Create A Strategic Buyer For Your Company. There is asimple way to create an ideal buyer for your business
How to Innovate Your Innovation
You can't just decide that your organization is going to create more breakthroughs. There's a methodology to creating magic.
33 Steve Jobs Quotes That Will Inspire You to Success
Steve Jobs was a massive success: wealthy, innovative, a visionary, a mega-entrepreneur, here are his thoughts on life, work, purpose, and meaning.
Top Universities Struggle to Develop One of Today's Most In-Demand Skills. Here's How You and Your Company Can.
Critical thinking skills near the top of most lists of skills required for future jobs, but recent societal trends undermine their development.
At 92, Tony Bennett Is Still Performing. Here's What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From This Jazz Legend
Jazz legend Tony Bennett has multiple decades of success and isn't slowing down. Entrepreneurs can learn multiple lessons from this jazz legend.
Most Companies Stop Innovating as They Grow. Here's Why
It's not logistics, lack of connection or the budget. It's two nasty mental worms that eat you into a rut.
1 Simple Way to Overcome Generational Bias
In two sentences,Abraham Lincoln provided a masterclass onovercoming bias.
How to Sidestep a Failing Business Partnership
Forming a business partnership? Here's how to know if it will work out.
Why You Should Know What Type of Entrepreneur You Are
Each type of entrepreneur is different. And each journey requires its own skill set.
It Took Jeff Bezos Exactly 2 Sentences to Teach a Major Lesson in Achieving Great Focus
Whether you're running a company, working for yourself, or leading a team, there's a lot to be learned from this simple advice.
This Founder Almost Shut Down Her Design Business After Year 1. Now It Has 400 Employees and 9-Figure Revenues
Mariam Naficy launched Minted with a precise plan for an e-commerce company she could run from home. She didn't imagine that just over a decade later she'd have 400 employees and earn more investment than any other female entrepreneur.
The Alternative Minimum Tax Is No More. Here's the 'But'
Owners of C corporations will want to know what to do with unused minimum tax credits.
What to Do With an Employee Who's in the Wrong Spot
It's worth investing in a high-potential employee so you can get the ROI you hoped for -- and avoid losing talent.
New Research Shows This Is the Most Needed Soft Skill in 2019
So many skills to build, so little time. Start with this one as a direct route to happier work days.
Before You Say That You're Too Busy, Ask Yourself These 3 Questions
Too busy? You may be thinking about time management all wrong.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Care about Government Policy
Advice to entrepreneurs, and advice to political activists, may not seem like they have a lot in common. But here are two key ways that the two intersect, to the benefit of both.
Here's a Secret Reason to Carry a Bandage Strip on Air Flights
If a company doesn't take action to protect privacy, customers might reasonably believe the worst.
How to Live a Life Full of Good Stories
You need to be careful how you conduct yourself if you want a rich life.
Bill Gates Reddit AMA: 9 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Microsoft Co-founder
Bill Gates says he should have to pay more in taxes.
Recruiters Reveal the Buzzwords to Avoid on LinkedIn and How to Better Tell Your Career Story
It's all about standing out for the right reasons -- your accomplishments.
This Job Moderating Hate Speech, Murder and Porn on Facebook Sounds Like Pure Hell. (And the Pay: $15 an Hour)
It's no fun trying to sweep back the tide of noxious content with a virtual broom.
Monday, February 25, 2019
How Will Technology Change the Government by 2030? Federal Leaders Predict 5 Trends and Threats to Expect
In 10 years, technology will significantly evolve, but we also need to be mindful of the threats.
You Probably Don't Think of This Uncommon Funding Option--But You Should
When it comes to making direct investments into startups, family offices usually don't jump to mind immediately for many entrepreneurs.
Why You Should Avoid Adding 'Board Observers' to Your Startup's Board
If you do include them, make sure they're truly 'observers' and not full members.
Diversity Was the Big Winner at the 2019 Oscars--and Every Entrepreneur Should Learn From How it Happened
Meaningful and lasting progress with diversity, inclusion, and belonging can only be made when you address thecore issues.
3 Reasons the Hiring Manager Assumes You're a Narcissist
Doing this in job interviews could be sending the wrong message.
6 Facebook Messenger Tools to Scale Your Growth
6 Facebook Messenger Tools You Need to Scale Your Growth: These are the tools marketing unicorns are using to succeed on Messenger.
Consider These 3 Things if Your Goal Is to Be an Authentic Brand
It all begins with defining who you are as a company and what your values are.
Just Got Your Tax Refund? Here's How You Should (and Shouldn't) Spend It
Whatever you do, don't give yourself new debt.
Yes, There's Good News About Women and Venture Capital (But It Comes With a Catch)
On this week's Inc. Uncensored podcast: progress for women founders seeking venture capital funding, an eye-opening trip to a business launch party in Saudi Arabia, and the cult of 'hustle porn.'
How to Create Effective Video Ads, According to the Research
With more videos being watched than ever before, marketers need to know the data around effective video advertising.
Why Facebook Has Been Able to Get Away with Privacy Issues
Behavior only changes when it faces enough of a penalty. That isn't close to happening for Facebook.
8 Ways to Shut Down Negative Self-Talk
Here's how to quiet the inner critic that's holding you back.
How Warren Buffett Uses an Ancient Communication Tactic to Get His Ideas Across
Aristotle said great speakers master the art of metaphor.
The Corporate Tax Rate Dropped. But You Could Owe More Anyway
While the corporate tax rate fell to a flat 21 percent, not everyone is happy.
Good or Bad Year, Pass-Throughs Can't Escape the New Tax Rules
Own a small business? It's time to get up to speed on the new federal tax law's impact.
Why Being a Woman in a Man's World Can Actually Be Deadly
It's not just about reaching the top shelf or having the air conditioner set properly.
Google Sends Notifications to Warn Site Owners of Drop in Visitors
Warnings tell website owners when traffic and clicks for certain keywords have declined from previous weeks.
5 Journalists Tell You Exactly How to Get Good Press for Your Company
Are your pitches getting the press you want for your company? Follow this advice from journalists to send pitches that make them want to cover your story.
Want to Lead Extraordinary Employees? Science Says Praise Them Like This (Even Though Most Bosses Do the Opposite)
Stop praising employees for natural talent and focus on recognizing effort instead.
How to Help a Disgruntled Co-Worker Who Doesn't Get Along With Your Boss
Don't let a co-worker's frustrations impact your own professional standing.
Made It Through Your First Year? How to Ensure Your Startup Thrives in Year 5
Why do so many small businesses survive their first year... only to fail in years four and five? Here's how to ensure that doesn't happen to your startup.
5 Ways Open-Plan Offices Reduce Collaboration
A Harvard study discovered open-plan offices actually reduce collaboration. Here's why.
5 Books That Will Help Cure Your Burnout
Near your breaking point? Before you change your job or your lifestyle, read these books.
1 Mental Shift That Will Get You Back On Track With Your New Year's Resolutions
If your New Year's resolutions seem unattainable, stop trying to use willpower to attain them. Use this mental shift instead.
Positive Feedback? Negative Feedback? 11 Ways to Productively Share Feedback
Helpful tips for managers (or anyone else) on delivering feedback
Warren Buffett's Annual Letter Reveals His Most Unsettling Prediction Yet: A 'Megacatastrophe' Is Coming
The Oracle of Omaha believes "The Big One" is on the horizon, and he's got a plan.
How This Company Has Achieved the Lowest Employee Turnover Rate
According to the Inc. 5000,companies toughest challenge is attracting and retaining top talent. Here are six ways one company has used to overcome that challenge.
Want to Have a Fantastic Day? Give Yourself These 11 Challenges
Stepping up in these accessible, transformative ways sparks spectacular accomplishment.
This Customer Service Response is Brilliant. 4 Things Every Business Owner Must Know About Customer Care
This brilliant, caring customer service response shows how empathy factors into great customer care. It builds loyalty and attracts customers too.
Why Your Newest Hire Should Create Your Training Manuals
Who should create your company's internal training materials? It could be the person you least expect.
Don't Hire a Marketer Until You've Asked this 1 Question
If the answer isn't an enthusiastic "YES!", think twice or even thrice before hiring that marketer.
Amazon and Google Hiring Manager Says Candidates With 1 Personality Trait Are Most Likely to Succeed
How one hiring manager for tech's most competitive jobs reads between the lines on a resume.
Terry Crews Made This 1 Decision to Achieve Success (Instead of Merely Dreaming About It)
The multi-talented, wildly successful athlete turned actor recently got introspective and insightful, and you should learn from it.
Searching for a New Career? Try These 5 Hiring and Recruiting Tools
These are the top hiring tools that you should use for your job search, or to help you hire top talent.
Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett Explain the Simple Habits to Drastically Improve Your Life
Do this for six days, then repeat it for the rest of your life.
Even the Slightest Bit of Friction Can Derail Your Customer Experience. Here Are 2 Simple Ways to Eliminate It
Don't let your customer experience be remarkable for all the wrong reasons.
Last Night's Oscars Were an Essential Reminder There's No Such Thing as an Overnight Success
There are years of hidden hard work behind every "breakout" Oscar night success.
Mixing Business and Politics? It's Part of the Super-Successful Strategy Behind These 3 Brands
You take a risk by publicly aligning your business with one side of a contentious issue. But if done right, the move can pay off.
Prioritize Your Best Ideas With One Powerful Tool
Innovation is as much about choosing what not to do as it is about deciding what you're going to do.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Pack This Simple Item in Your Carry-on to Prevent the Airlines From Spying on You in Your Seat
Don't look now, but your seat back entertainment system might be able to chronicle your suffering in economy class.
Valuable Lessons Learned From the Closing of Payless Shoes
The closings of several large and established retailers is signaling to businesses what it requires to succeed in a new business landscape.
How to Have a Successful Performance Management Discussion
Hey, manager: Here are 5 ways to support your team members
How Playing Board Games Can Make You a More Strategic Teammate
Board games are one of the best ways to help people develop valuable real-life skills, such as anticipating next moves in the business world.
How to Ditch Facebook Without Feeling Like You're Missing Out
You'll be more productive at work, pay attention to stuff which actually matters and feel lighter and more positive in general.
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Elon Musk's A.I. Nonprofit Just Made a Truly Alarming Announcement. It Raises Serious Flags About the Future of Fake News
Could this technology intended for good end up being bad? That's what its creators are worried about.
If You Want to Drive Truly Transformational Change, Avoid These 4 Myths
To make real change happen, we first need to overcome the myths that get in its way.
Want to Start a Business With a Friend? Co-founders of This $25 Million Dollar Startup Share 5 Keys to Success
Conventional wisdom says don't start a business with a friend. The founders of Uberall say it can work if these things are true.
Southwest Airlines Just Revealed What the Government Shutdown Did to Southwest. (It's Much Worse Than Expected)
Nobody wanted the shutdown. But it seems it hurt Southwest more than anyone expected.
After Three Years In Business, I've Learned These Lessons The Hard Way--Here's How To Not Make The Same Mistakes
Running a business isn't easy. Avoid these three common mistakes.
Friday, February 22, 2019
Celebrated Young Entrepreneur Accused of 2016 Sexual Assault in Austin at SXSW
An investor asked the co-founder of Kiip, a mobile ad startup, to step aside until the case is resolved.
Most Cities Knew They Had No Shot at Amazon. Here's Why they Still Tried (And Why They Need to Stop)
Providing corporate welfare to multi-billion dollarcompanies is no substitute for a real job creation strategy.
Own Real Estate? How to Know If You Get the 20 Percent Write-Off Under the New Tax Law
When it comes to property, determining what constitutes a trade or business isn't always easy.
7 Lessons On Winning New Markets Without Technology
Unlocking the customer value chain is the key to disrupting markets and rapid growth.
This Google App Helps Customers Find Your Business Online, Even If They're Not Searching for It
Google's Google Lens app leverages image recognition and machine learning technology to deliver results in search for items searchers cannot describe.
Most Marketers Think Alexa Is the Best Option for Voice Marketing
But 40% think they should create their own interactive voice channels.
SpaceX May Have Just Launched the World's First Private Lunar Landing as Part of a $100 Million Israeli Mission
The luner lander is expected to touch down on the moon in April.
Pinterest Aims for $12 Billion Valuation in Planned IPO
Just don't call it a 'social media network.'
3 Business Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Nike's Breaking Shoe
A Nike shoe broke, spraining the knee of a star player and embarrassing the company in front of thousands; a great opportunity for business lessons.
Take These 5 Steps Daily to Turbo-Charge Work Productivity and Avoid Wasting Time
Achieving higher output or greater focus may be as simple as writing a few things down or just doing nothing at all.
Pitching Your Way to Capital Fast: What to Prepare, Present, and Expect
Fundraising expert Scott Kelly shares industry secrets on pitching the right way.
Guy Kawasaki Explains Why Steve Jobs Used 190-Point Text on Presentation Slides
Make your presentations stand out with fewer words and bigger text.
How to Have a Truly Productive Board Meeting (And Avoid Common Pitfalls)
Board meetings are crucial for making important decisions--so don't let them go off the rails.
What to Do If Your Boss Is a Psychopath, According to Psychologists Who Study Them
Bullying, lack of empathy, and utter immorality are some of the signs that your boss is a psychopath.
When to Be Hopeful, When to Be Real, and When to Be Critical
To inspire your team to success, leaders need to understand how to read their team and deliver the right message at the right time.
Remembering This 1 Rule Could Have Saved Nike a Shoe Debacle and PR Nightmare
All kinds of brands have been taking shots at the beleaguered footwear giant, adding insult to Zion Williamson's injury.
Samsung Just Announced a Genuinely Stunning Foldable Phone That (Ouch) Costs Twice as Much as an iPhone
Cost is not everything. Yet, with the Samsung Galaxy Fold it will be something to think about.
Half of Millennials Are Side Hustling--Here Are 4 of The Most Common Questions New Hustlers Have
With over 50% of millennials side hustling, you might be asking how you can get your own slice of the gig economy pie. Here's how.
3 Ways to Boost Innovation in Your Business
New and exciting technology is allowing small businesses to innovate.
This One Coach Is Disrupting The Entire Coaching Industry. Here's How.
The more you charge, the bigger and more powerful you'll show up, and the bigger and more powerful you'll invite others to show up.
4 Philosophical Ideas That Can Change How You Think About Business (and Life)
These words of wisdom can make you a more insightful (and happier) person.
Every American Entrepreneur Is About to Face This 1 Serious Challenge. Here's How You Should Prepare
Competition and collaboration are about to become crucially important. And no, they're not mutually exclusive.
Want to Make Facebook Stop Tracking Your Location When Not in Use? Here's How
If you use Android, you just got more control.
4 Quick Tips for Overcoming the Common Cold
Wine is a profession that relies heavily on the senses. But when we can't smell, we're MIA for many of the tasks that define our day to day roles. Here's how to get over a cold, and get back to smelling, quickly and effectively.
4 Ways to Prepare Your Company--and Spouse--for Your Unexpected Demise
If your life was cut short, could your company survive? One spouse shares how she rose to the challenge.
5 Things You Need for a Successful Influencer Marketing Campaign
When done right, you can leverage the selling power of influencers to recommend your product or service.
Use These 4 Communication 'Hacks' to Better Connect With Those You Lead
Communication is a critical component of leadership, take advantage of these to get drastically better
My Son Went Through Coast Guard Training During the Government Shutdown--and Learned 3 Invaluable Business Lessons
Everyone on your team should understand these crucial business realities.
Neuroscience Just Revealed Something Unexpected About Where Motivation Comes From
Sticking with it and feeling happy literally might be based in your fingertips.
Steve Jobs Did This Weird Thing When Brainstorming, and It's Absolutely Brilliant
Steve Jobs was a master entrepreneur. Successful, brilliant, and creative, his way to brainstorm big ideas was what set him apart. He's how he did it.
How to Outsource Work Without Sacrificing Its Quality
Outsourcing is a cost-effective way to hand off mundane or specialized tasks.
Tim Tebow Just Told the World How to Handle Haters in 2 Brilliant Sentences
Tim Tebow takes the high road with haters. The road is a smart path worth following.
Google CEO Didn't Know The Answer to This Tricky Interview Question, But His Response Revealed His Wisdom
Admitting your weaknesses is one of the greatest acts of strength.
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From America's Potential Breakup With Car Buying
Fundamental changes in the automobile market have disrupted every car maker. It's something entrepreneurs should keep in mind as they try to establish product-market fit.
Science: Talking to Your Dog Means You're Smart, Not Crazy
Chatting with your pets is actually a sign of intelligence, according to experts.
1,600 Guests, 1 Red Carpet, 5 Small Businesses: The Making of the Oscar's After Party
For some businesses, the biggest night of the year is a star-studded affair, dripping with Champagne and fried quail eggs.
American Inventors Are About to Enter a Golden Age. It Just Won't Be in the U.S.
International companies are challenging the primacy of American innovation--which could be less of a problem for U.S. founders than you'd think.
Would You Lie to Look Smart in an Interview? Sundai Pichai Didn't -- That's Why He's Google's CEO
When being interviewed for Google, Sundai admitted that he had no clue about Gmail.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
When Opportunity Meets Honesty, Great Things Can Happen
You just have to notice when it does and seize the moment.
Here's How To Take $100 And Turn It Into a Business
Using the right tools it's possible to start a business with $100 or less.
How to Guide Your Employees Through Major Company Changes
Leadership change is often more than a one-time event.
90 Percent of Job Seekers Want You to Add This 1 Step to Your Hiring Process
In today's competitive hiring market, it's key to keep job seekers engaged throughout the hiring process -- or risk losing top talent to competing job offers.
5 Ways to Create a Professional Online Presence
Having a voice on the web is almost necessary in today's world. With the right planning, it's also a way to grow a business inexpensively.
Here's How You Can Run A Business From Virtually Anywhere And Live Your Digital Nomad Dream
Today's technology has made it easier to start and run a business from anywhere.
Here's Why You Should Stick To Your Prices--Even If Your Customers Hate Them
Customer pressure can be tough--here's how to resist cutting yourself short.
Lyft Could Launch Its IPO as Soon as Next Week
Beating Uber to public markets could be huge for the company.
When to Set Up a Board of Directors for Your Startup (and What It Should Look Like)
The right board members can have a huge impact on your company's growth. Here's everything you need to know about assembling a board, from the earliest stage onward.
5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Grow Your Business
Whether it's paying off debt or taking your employees out to lunch, it's worth spending that extra cash on your business.
Did Amazon Just Jump the Shark on Consumer Privacy?
Amazon's acquisition of mesh router darling eero makes good business sense, but will consumers tolerate the potential risks to their privacy?
Dispelling the Top 3 Software Development Myths
Dispelling the top 3 software product development myths once and for all.
9 Books Every Professional Should Read in 2019
By reading experts' insights, anyone can emulate the strategies of the best and brightest.
Here's Why You Need to Slash Your To-Do List in Half
It's time to KonMariyourto-do list and focus only on the things that bring you...success.
These Are The 10 Most Popular Business Apps of 2018
microsoft, google, amazon, salesforce, Box, Slack, SAP Concur, Jira, Zoom, Cisco Meraki,
Ask Interviewers 1 Question to Decode What a Company's Culture is Really Like
Get a more representative and honest answer than by asking interviewers to describe the culture.
3 Actionable Ways to Prioritize Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity fosters innovation, but is especially critical when designing AI systems that are becoming ubiquitous. From promoting and celebrating diversity on our team, to being flexible, there are simple ways companies can make diversity top of mind.
How to Make Recruiters Come to You
This is what it takes to be the candidate recruiters want to talk to.
Here's How to Know (Within Seconds) If Other People Trust and Like You, According to Science
Are you making a great first impression? Science says this is how you can tell -- and adapt accordingly.
How to Improve Your Small-Talk Game
Small talk, while intimidating, is a necessary part of running a successful business.
The Real Reason Business Partnerships Fail--and How to Save Yours
Are you writing checks each month to a partner that has gone MIA?
What You Can Learn From Amazon and New York City as an Ecosystem Builder
amazon, New York City, community, ecosystem, builder, startups, entrepreneurship,
Build a Better Product: 7 Questions to Ask Your Customers
Talk to your customers about their pain points, favorite features and wish lists.
Here Are the 5 Worst States in America for the Middle Class
It's a key economic indicator that every entrepreneur needs to watch.
Marie Kondo's Tidying Method Totally Can Work in Your Office
Keep this one thing in mind with the technique and better security, personalization and functionality are just the start.
4 Ways to Learn More About Your Target Audience
Go beyond the surface and learn what truly makes your target audience tick.
7 Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Manager (and Up Your Leadership Skills)
Whether you're at a startup or big company, becoming a better manager makes you more successful and happier. Good managers inspire loyalty and trust.
How to Give Recent Graduates a Solid Career Path
To promise a candidate the dream of the perfect career path, understand it requires a certain level of attention day-to-day.
Open-Plan Offices Are a Disgrace. But Look At What's Coming Next (Or Maybe You Shouldn't)
Is there any humanity left in office design?
The 1 Thing You Need to Know About Closing a Sale
Alec Baldwin's "ABC -- Always Be Closing" speech is a satire but it contains a kernel of surprising truth.
Walmart Changes Will Force a Disabled Employee Out
After 10 years as a greeter, Adam Catlin is no longer qualified for the job.
Chick-fil-A Made an Incredible Admission That'll Make You Think Differently About Its Chicken (and Its Customers)
Please leave your assumptions in the parking lot.
Want to Improve Your Style Under Stress? New Research Shows You How
It's so easy (and human) to act in ways we don't intend when under stress. Here's help.
Employees Are Your Biggest Asset. Here's How to Improve Their Experience
The employee experience isn't a static thing; it's more than a number on a paycheck.
No, You Don't Have to Choose Between Marie Kondo and Your Book Pile
Keep both your book pile and a home that makes you joyful. There's no contradiction.
How Toxic Is Your Workplace Exactly? Very Toxic If These 6 Things Are Happening Now
It may be time to update your resume.
Here's Why Waiting for Happiness is a Complete Waste of Time
If you're waiting for certain things to happen before you see yourself satisfied with life, you may never actually get there.
Transform Your Brand's Customer Experience With These 4 imple steps
Delivering over-the-top cusexperiences isn't the only way to be remarkable.
Using This 1 Word Is the Single Most Powerful Way for Leaders to Be Instantly Likable, According to Neuroscience
Legendary entrepreneurs like Herb Kelleher and famous brands like Apple and Lululemon have discovered the power of first names.
9 Founders Reveal The Worst Trait an Employee Could Have
9 business owners from the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies reveal what annoys them most about an employee.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Southwest Airlines Customers Express Their Outrage At the Airline. Here's Why May Get Worse
The one thing a customer-focused airline can't do is repeatedly let its customers down.
Exceptional CEOs Embrace These 4 Leadership Practices
Leadership is not about what you do as much as it's about who you are. Nourish 4 core qualities to be an exceptional CEO.
Every New Entrepreneur Should Answer These 4 Questions Before Starting Their Company
A handy cheat-sheet before you take the plunge.
How to Write Emails People Will Actually Read
There's way too much noise in everyone's inbox. How can you make sure you're heard?
You Can Still Become a Millionaire Without Quitting Your Job. Here's How
Maybe full-time entrepreneurship is not for you, but there is an alternative.
We All Live in Glass Houses. How to Manage Your Very Public Business Crisis
Handling crisis in the not so private world of business.
4 Leadership Tips From Tommy Hilfiger's CEO
Tommy Hilfiger and PVH Europe CEO Daniel Grieder has been in the fashion industry for over 30 years. Here's what leaders can learn from him.
Nice People Are More Likely to Be Bad With Money, According to Psychologists
Turns out being nice might be bad for your wallet.
This Is the Secret to Turning Your Pipe Dream Into a Reality
You will need to start talking about it with people who matter.
Here's the 1 Powerful Reason Major Digital-First Businesses Are Expanding to Bricks and Mortar
When done right, this strategic movecould be very, very good forthe bottom line.
How to Demonstrate Your Workplace Culture
Having a strong workplace culture not only attracts talent but also drives engagement, creativity, and happiness in the office.
This Simple Diagram Will Help You Hire an Excellent Leadership Team
Hiring a senior leader for your company is a huge investment that will hopefully pay off in both the short and longer term. That's why my co-founder and I came up with a new way to vet senior leadership candidates.
This 1 Strategy Inspires Loyalty in Customers (and You Can't Fake It)
If you're not making a personal connection to the customer, you're most likely harming your business.
5 Social Media Moves That Prove Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is the Queen of Digital Emotional Intelligence
I reviewed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's online activity and found some strong lessons. Here are some of her techniques in social media self-defense and other examples of digital emotional intelligence.
How Mt Pelerin Is Leading the Charge Toward a New Era of Banking
An attempt to lower costs and increase transparency.
How to Produce a Motion Graphic That Boosts Traffic & Sales
Motion graphics increase conversions by an average of 80%. Follow these five steps to make sure your next motion graphic hits the mark.
Why You Should Let Chatbots Do Your Marketing
How to leverage this technology to make your product launch effective + successful.
The SEC's New Plan to Persuade More Companies to Go Public
The changes would expand an existing provision previously available only to emerging growth companies.
The 1 Type of Employee Behind Every Fast-Growth Company
Critical thinking is essential to companies' success. By praying at the altar of busy, we've robbed our businesses of our sharpest insights.
How to Create a Workplace Culture Where Women Support Each Other
Workplace bullying is worst between women -- so how can we raise each other up?
4 Obvious Places to Look When You're Finally Ready to Delegate
Failing to delegate can stifle a company's success. Here's how to get past it.
How Non-Entrepreneur Friends Can Make You a Better Entrepreneur
Friends who aren't founders don't always understand your life, but they are still valuable companions along the start-up journey.
1 Salary Secret Hiring Managers Wish They Could Tell You (But Never Will)
The more you know, the more salary you can probably get.
The Top 3 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your SEO Strategy
These common mistakes could be holding your business back from ranking higher in Google.
The Best Sources for Free and Royalty-Free Visuals and Audio
If your budget doesn't allow for professional photographers or designers, here are some of the best source for free + royalty-free images and other assets for your content marketing needs.
Why 'What Kind of Tree Are You?' Is Actually a Good Question to Ask Your Applicants
Recruitment and retention are hot topics during this low unemployment era. Here's a way reduce turnover by making sure your applicant is a fit with your company culture before you hire them.
Glassdoor Just Announced the Top-10 Highest-Rated Companies by Gen Z Employees
Apple, Google, Microsoft, Morgan-Stanley, Facebook, In-N-Out Burger, StudySoup, Costco, Nike, and Nordstrom made Glassdoortop-10 Gen Z employees.
How to Start a Business in One of the Most Controversial Places on Earth
Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi and Tanya Becker decided four years ago to open an outpost of Physique 57, their New York City-based workout chain that caters to wealthy women, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They haven't looked back.
Use 3 W's to Explain Expectations
Most performance problems are rooted in unclear expectations, so use this simple method to boost your team's performance.
In 3 Words, Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian Explains How to Transform Any Business
Do these two things and your business and life will get a massive makeover.
Put Down the Device. How to Secure Generation Z's Full Focus
Here are six ways managers can help Generation Z employees win back their focus from their devices and be more present at work.
The Painful Truth About Productivity You Need to Hear Today
The secret to getting more meaningful things done is about focusing on your progress, not your productivity.
37 Topic Ideas for Your Blog. Because Content Marketing Is a Strategy You Don't Want to Ignore
Content marketing is 1 of the most powerful lead generation tools, but most small business owners don't even blog. 37 topic ideas to get you started.
Amazon and Intel Use This 1 Principle to Make Quick, Effective Group Decisions
The management principle Disagree and Commit, used by Intel and Amazon, and how to implement the process at your company.
Want to Be Free of Morning Dread? Neuroscience Reveals How With Just 7 Words
The anxiety that kicks in as soon as the alarm goes off can be controlled.
10 Strategies That Work Better That Willpower for Resisting Temptation
Grit author Angela Duckworth: willpower doesn't work. These strategies do.
After LA, the Hamptons and Manhattan, This Trendy Boutique Gym Is Taking on One of the Most Controversial Places on Earth--Saudi Arabia
The long -- and incredibly complicated -- journey for the women behind cult barre studio Physique 57, as they expand to Saudi Arabia
Why Do People Quit Their Jobs, Exactly? Here's the Entire Reason in 3 Simple Words
Pay, bonuses, and perks don't stand up to this.
Adam Grant Says Ineffective Leaders Do This 1 Thing Regularly
Email is so pivotal to most jobs that yourability to manage it is a reflection on your leadership ability
How to Create a Brand So Strong Your Customers Miss It When It's Gone
Consistently delivering remarkable experiences help you become an integral part of your customers' world.
With a Single 10-Word Tweet, Elon Musk Just Made a Stunning Announcement About How He Spends His Time
This story seems like what would happen "if a creative writing class dropped acid before doing a group project."
Why Physicists Say Your Brain Might Be More Powerful Than Every Computer Combined
Human brains may be quantum computers, which would mean you're way smarter than any AI.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
2 Ideas That Could Immediately Improve Your Life
Freedom from fear leads to happiness, and happiness is what makes you perform your best at whatever you choose to do.
3 Major Tips on Addressing the Public Leaders Can Learn From Trump's National Emergency Backlash
Leaders should avoid doing there three things when addressing the public.
How to Harness Your Money Mindset to Improve Your Life and Your Business
Knowing the 'why' behind how you process decisions will help you move beyond your automatic defaults that might just be holding you back from the success you want most.
Implement a Winning Business Strategy Driven by Customer Values
Why you need to implement a winning business strategy driven by metrics, including lifetime customer value.
Indie Beauty Expo: Beauty is Here to Stay
The Beauty Industry is defying gravity and here are some of the beauty trends and brands rising to the top.
Emotional Intelligence Isn't Only a Corporate Concept - Just Ask a Musician
The pursuit of success isn't for sissies. Here's how the courageous ones achieve it.
The Most Successful Teams Do One Important Thing Differently
Success in today's workforce is increasingly about how teams work together.
The 23 Most Influential LGBTQ+ People in Tech
These leaders are paving the way for a more diverse Silicon Valley.
The Hot Market for Businesses Is Likely to Cool, According to This New Survey
Entrepreneurs who are considering selling their companies say they're worried about the future of the economy.
This Cybersecurity CEO Says Your Company's Success Can be Predicted By a Single Quality
Your business could will or won't succeed according to one factor -- here's what it is.
8 Design Trends Every Business Leader Should Capitalize on This Year
In 2019, improve customer engagement through an amazing design strategy.
Reviewed: The Best Way to Keep a Journal Without Ever Using Paper
TheSony Digital Paper CP1 digital notepad is the best way to take notes at a meeting. So long, paper.
How to Upgrade Your Company's Performance Reviews
Annual reviews set your employees up for long-term success; here's why core values should play a key role in the process.
The Real Difference Between Great Leaders and Great Managers--And Why Your Company Needs Both
The best leaders understand that leadership and management aren't the same thing.
Why Apple Is Shaking Up Its Leadership Structure
Services are expected to make up more than 60 percent of Apple's revenue in five years.
The 1 Thing I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business
When you're starting a business trust is hard to earn. Do this to create it before you even start working.
Stop Brushing Off Work Emails. It Signals That You're Bad at Your Job (And It's Just Plain Rude)
To do your job well, it's time to take work email etiquette seriously.
How to Make Your Executive Team More Comfortable With Assessments
Use the learning and development process to grow your team
Jay-Z on Why You Aren't Getting Paid Right
Mogul rapper Jay-Z is worth a half billion. In a classic Power 105.1 The Breakfast Club interview, he gives why most artists don't get paid their worth
7 Ways to Generate More Social Media Traffic in 2019
7 Ways to Generate More Social Media Traffic in 2019: Get more buzz and engagementwith theseunicorn tips!
5 Things You Should Do Right Before a Big Negotiation
Does your pulse race at the thought of negotiations? You aren't alone.
How to Kick Old Habits and Improve Discipline
96% of people fail to achieve their stated goals. Want to become one of the 4% who do?
Here's How to Make the Most of Your Holiday-Shortened Work Week
It's been a great three-day weekend, but now reality has sunk in, and you're scrambling to get everything done. These tips will make your week smooth and successful.
Want to Be a Smarter Entrepreneur? Watch These Incredible Mentorships Unfold in Real Time
Watching the journeys of Inc.'s Founders Project--where 40 aspiring founders will be matched with 40 of America's most accomplished entrepreneurs for yearlong mentorships--will prime youfor startup success.
Why You Shouldn't Count On A Bidding War For Your Company
Why You Shouldn't Count On A Bidding War For Your Company. It just isn't as common as we would like
You Can Hear More If You Learn to Listen
The art of shutting your yap and opening your ears isn't an easy one to learn for entrepreneurs. But it is an essential skill and a potential competitive advantage.
3 Things Self-Compassionate People Always Do (and 3 Things They Don't)
Don't confuse your everyday self-care routine with directing real mercy at yourself.
This Is at Stake When You Check Your Phone (Or Any Device)
Guarding against this will increase emotional intelligence, enhance innovation, and help Generation Z get what they want most at work.
33 Percent of Companies Use the Same 7 Words When They Let Customers Down (They're Lying)
An analysis shows that company don't even have the imagination to make excuses interesting.
Study: For Female Founders Seeking VC Funding for the First Time, the Playing Field Is Finally Getting More Level
Once female founders raise their first round of funding the odds get better, a new study shows.
Here's What African-American Customers Really Want From Your Brand (And 5 Surefire Ways to Market to Them)
Don't limit yourself to Black History Month. Here's how to reach African-American customers year-round.
This Remarkable Productivity Hack Clears a Path to More Meaningful Work, According to Research
The "Color Coded Workplan" method requires introspection--but leads to the intersection of work and meaning.
These 5 Skills Are More Important for Entrepreneurs Than Any Fancy Degree
These skills are what separate novice entrepreneurs from great successful ones.
Warren Buffett Says 3 Decisions in Life Separate High Achievers From Mere Dreamers
If the third richest man in the universe said it, who's to argue?
Bill Gates and Elon Musk Agree This Is the Secret to Remembering More of What You Read
Reading is great, but it will only help you get ahead if you remember what you learn.
He Built a Massive Yogurt Brand. She's Making Liquor From Dairy Products. Let the Mentoring Begin
To mark Inc.'s 40th anniversary, we're connecting 40 mentor heroes with 40 founders for a year of mentoring in the Founders Project. Meet the first pairing: Stonyfield Farm co-founder Gary Hirshberg and Wheyward Spirit founder Emily Darchuk.
5 Do's and Don'ts of Dressing Like a Boss
For entrepreneurs, finding a wardrobe that's both functional and stylish can be tough. This advice will help.
With 4 Short Words, Amazon Just Revealed the Brutal Truth About Its Decision to Cancel HQ2 in New York. (So Many People Don't Want to Admit This)
The Amazon statement backing out of New York runs 363 words. Here are the four most important ones.
Monday, February 18, 2019
Has This Man Already Won the Worst Airline Passenger of the Year Award?
You've seen passengers behaving badly. This is a passenger with surely no excuse.
American Airlines Just Suffered a Huge Embarrassment. But Is It Really the Airline's Fault?
There are several parties to this mess. One looks worse than the rest.
3 Things Your Brand Needs to be Authentic
Your brand is nothing without authenticity. Here are 3 things you need to do to achieve it.
3 Marketing Tactics Every Growing Business Should Know
Honing your strategies for customer acquisition, customer experience, and content marketing will deliver on retention and qualified lead generation--big time.
The Psychological Impact of Job Search in 2019
Ironically, looking for work in times of low unemployment is lonely and demoralizing. Here's why...
Bill Gates Just Posted Videos About a Humanitarian Crisis. All You'll Notice Is The Weird Table
Have you had your lightboard moment?
Using Data to Sell More Products: 3 Things to Know
How to use your data and the insider knowledge you didn't know you had, to sell more.
Improve Your Team Collaboration With These 4 Agile Marketing Strategies
Marketing teams often struggle to collaborate effectively. Here's how to fix it.
Struggling to Stay Motivated at Work? Ask Yourself These 3 Important Questions
There are two main components to work motivation, internal and external.
Website Owners Have 2 Weeks to Prepare for Google+ Shutdown
With Google+ set to shut down, most Google+ website integrations will cease to function on March 7th.
The Psychology Behind Why We Leave Email Notifications On and How to Overcome It
The ills of notifications are widely known, yet many keep them on because turning them off produces anxiety. Here's how to silence them stress-free.
Warren Buffett Says 1 Decision Separates Successful People From Everyone Else (and Will Make the Biggest Difference in Your Life)
According to Warren Buffett, one decision matters more than any other. And science backs him up.
Research Shows We're Raising Girls to Believe Boys Are The Brilliant Ones
We're telling girls they can do whatever boys do, but clearly, our actions say something different.
3 Proven Ways to Make More Money and Work Less
You don't need to work longer hours for more pay. Here are three proven ways to make more money and work less.
Please, Stop Saying, "It Doesn't Hurt to Ask." Sometimes, It Does
There are a lot of authors, podcasters, and gurus out there encouraging everyone to ask big favors from everyone they meet. It's terrible advice.
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Is a Masterpiece in Effective Communication. Here's Why
The battle of Gettysburg is well-addressed in the history books. President Lincoln's speech is also well-documented except for this 1 powerful lesson.
Deep, Meaningful Conversations Always Have These 8 Things
Working these elements into your interactions makes them infinitely more memorable.
What the Amazon's Break-Up With New York Will Do to the Tech Scene
New York City's tech ecosystem has flourished like no other outside of Silicon Valley. Amazon's HQ2 would have given it a boost for generations to come.
Why Nice Guys Finish Last, According to Science
The overconfidence that's required to start a business can turn sour once that business is successful.
It's an Employee's Market Now. This is Actually Good News for Small Business Owners
With the unemployment at a record low small business owners worry about attracting and retaining great employees. You can complete with this strategy.
Here's How to Spot an Egocentric Jerk in the First 15 Minutes of an Interview
Before Boxed CEO Chieh Huang extends candidates a job offer, they need to pass his no jerks test.
There's a Single Reason Amazon Backed out of New York. And We All Should Have Seen It Coming
Who you want to blame is a matter of perspective. But nobody should be surprised it happened.
Burger King Just Settled a Customer's Lawsuit For Exactly $9,026.16 and It's Totally Brilliant. Here's Why
People mi say, "Why not just round it off to $9,000 or $10,000?"
The Viral Tweet that Explains the High Cost of Expertise
You want an expert? You'll pay for an expert.
17 Really Inspiring Quotes on the Tremendous Power of Teamwork
It's simple: teams have the ability to get more done better.
U.S. Job Openings Now Outnumber Unemployed Workers. Here's How Facebook Can Help You Expand Your Candidate Pool
Before you spend money on social recruitment ads, go back to these three basics.
3 Brain Hacks That Separate People Who Achieve Success From Those Who Only Fail
Hint: Research finds that 80 percent of what we think daily are negative and fear-based.
Show Off Your Leadership By Adding This 1 Thing to Your LinkedIn and Resume
It also communicates what's important to you.
After President Trump Made This Very Controversial Move, McDonald's and Wendy's Are Now Making Menu Changes. (Nobody Could Have Predicted This)
Sure, you'll say. But, 'correlation versus causation.' Still, look how it's turning out.
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Harvard Study of 1000 Men Identified One Exercise That Predicts 96% lower Heart Attack Risk
Inless that 10 minutes you can gauge your risk of a cardiovascular event by doingthis exercise.
This Common Negotiating Tactic Backfires Every Time
The contract reflects the negotiation; it is not the negotiation itself.
It's Time For Social Media to Change the World (Again)
kindness, social media, #belikeableday, be likeable, be kind, kindness matters
Before You Set Out to Transform Your Organization, You First Need to Build Trust
Trust empowers an organization because it demands that stakeholders are not merely treated as means to an end, but ends in themselves
A Fascinating New Study Shows Even Millennials Admit the 70s Had More Memorable Music (the 60s, the 80s and the 90s, too)
Of course it was a golden age. You really want to dispute that?
How to Break Down Employee Happiness -- and Increase the Chances of It Happening
The key to a successful business is a no-brainer: ensuring your employees' needs are met.
The Honest Truth About Going To College -- And One Thing You Can Do To Maximize the Experience
The rising cost of tuition and decreasing long-term earnings potential has created a real dilemma for university students. Here is how they can maximize the benefit of the experience.
Southwest Airlines Just 'Threatened to Fire Some of Its Employees.' The Reason Why Is Troubling
Few airlines have surely encountered something quite like this before.
WeWork Just Made a Disturbing Acquisition. It Raises a Lot of Flags About Workers' Privacy.
WeWork says this technology will help make the workplace more collaborative, productive, and engaging. It also might give you the creeps.
I Went To Starbucks and 2 Self-Righteous Businessmen Completely Ruined My Breakfast
Is this sort of behavior really supposed to be OK now?
Want to Raise Successful Kids? A Fascinating 30-Year Study Says Doing This at Age 6 Means They'll Make More Money as Adults
Researchers studied almost 1,000 kindergartners, and looked at how much money they made 30 years later.
The CEO of Delta Air Lines Just Went on LinkedIn and Made a Truly Stunning Confession
When you sit down and talk frankly, it's really interesting what people sometimes say.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Influencer Marketing Has Become a Massive Waste
There's a good chance your influencer campaign doesn't influence.
Blockbuster Had A Brilliant Strategy To Beat Netflix, But Then Failed To Survive Victory
It takes more than a clever strategy to drive a true transformation
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