Friday, May 31, 2019
This Is What You Need to Know to Succeed as a First-Time Entrepreneur
Your best asset is the people around you.
6 Infallible Signs Somebody Is About to Say Something Stupid
Once you hear one of these phrases, you can and should ignore everything else that person says.
Businesses That Give Back Enjoy A Competitive Advantage
Our brains are hardwired to serve. Here is why businesses and their employees benefit from embracing meaningful causes.
What It Means to Be a Late Bloomer in a World Obsessed With Early Achievement
As Oprah Winfrey says, "Everyone has a supreme destiny."
3 Questions Every Candidate Should Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer
Best you know what you're getting yourself into before you sign that employment contract.
6 Airport Hacks to Make Business Travel a Breeze During the Busy Season
Traveling during the high season can be a challenge, but with the right strategies, you'll be able to breeze on through.
How Smart Brands Steal Ideas From Other Industries to Improve Their Customer Experience
Ideas that are the norm in one industry can transform a customer experience for the better when implemented in another.
3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Leadership Communication Skills and Motivate Your Team
Becoming a better communicator can help you grow sales, retain top talent, and improve your customer experience.
2 Simple Ways to Get More People Talking About Your Brand
Few companies have a word of mouth strategy. Make sure yours is one of them.
Your Guide to Highly Addictive Product Marketing, According to Slack
Here's how workplace messaging unicorn, Slack, uses copywriting to make its product addictive--and you can too.
How To Automate Your Social Media Marketing Without Losing Your Mind
Looking to automate your social media marketing? Here's how to do it the right way, plus what to avoid.
How This Startup Plans To Disrupt The Consumer-Isolating Credit Card Industry
How This Startup Plans To Disrupt The Consumer-Isolating Credit Card Industry
Coffee Is a Superfood. Tea Not So Much
It's not all about the caffeine. What's important are the complex molecules.
Why Embracing Burnout Will Make You a Better Leader
It's time to reframe the way we think about stress.
9 Things to Never Do On a Flight When Traveling for Business
These things are not only rude, they may ruin your company's reputation.
From Near-Failure to $1 Billion Empire: Trek Bicycles
Inc. Uncensored podcast: The Wisconsin family saga of a major American bike brand. Plus: How to be an angel.
With More Contractors Than Employees, Google Risks Massive Lawsuit Under California Law
Contractor-employee misclassification is no joke.
Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? This Quick Quiz Developed by 3 Business School Professors Will Tell You
A majority of Americans want to work for themselves. But do they really have what it takes?
3 Scientifically Proven Ways to Raise Your Kids' IQ and Improve Their Success That Cost Almost Nothing
Number 3 is a no-brainer that every parent should be doing.
An Insider's Guide to Detroit, Everyone's Favorite Underdog City
The rebirth of Inc.'s No. 45 Surge City means the talent here is getting creative--and staying put.
Want to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Really Stand Out? New LinkedIn Research Shows You How
A recent LinkedIn survey revealed thatnearly one-fifth of hiring managers say they have eliminated a candidate from consideration because of inappropriate photos online.
Dying To Quit Your Job? 5 Boxes to Check Before You Do
Sara Blakely is the founder Spanx. Before she took the dive into entrepreneurship, she made sure to do these 5 things.
Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, and Elon Musk Do This to Have Remarkably Effective Meetings
Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg and Elon Musk all have unique takes on meetings--definitely worth trying out.
Congratulations on Selling Your Startup. Get Ready for a Demotion and an Identity Crisis
Most startups aren't going public. So what happens after you get bought?
7 Smart Networking Tactics That Will Make You a Much Better Networker
It's like a junior high school dance: You want to go, you're hoping something great might happen, but it's also awkward as heck.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
4 Ways to Prepare For and Make the Most Out of Your Short Layover
When used wisely, a short layover during your business travels can mean less stress once you get to your final destination.
5 Key Assets that Automatically Maximize Your Business Value
The good news is you just need to tap your most important resource: you
How to Build a Superfan Base Like Apple
Apple knows how to connect with its superfan base. Are you doing all you can to woo and work yours?
Smash Mouth Picked a Fight with Rapper and NBA Superfan Drake. It's a Surprisingly Strong Business Move
The NBA's latest saga makes a strange amount of sense when placed in a startup context--and there are lessons to be learned from it.
3 Productive Things You Can Do During Long Layovers
These strategies can help you take advantage of a long layover and may even inspire you to book them each time you travel for business.
In Just 8 Words, NBA Star Draymond Green Perfectly Explained the Mindset You Need to Be Successful
Without these words etched into your brain, success will be hard to come by.
The North Face Just Did The 1 Thing No Marketer Should Ever Do
The company 'hacked' Wikipedia pages and replaced images of famous locations with images featuring it's products in an attempt to rank at the top of search results.
Amazon Has a New Product -- What You Need to Know First
Tech companies are listening and recording more and more of what we say, so why do we continue to invite them in o
Ikea Boldly Fights Back Against Amazon With a Genius New Way to Shop for Furniture
It's a better way to shop for a new couch without leaving your couch.
New To SEO? How To Boost Your Rankings With These 4 Easy Tips
SEO is at the core of your online brand awareness, discoverability, and engagement. In order for your business to grow and be competitive in today's rapidly changing digital world, SEO needs to be considered strategically.
According to Science, You Should Schedule Your Focus Time Between These Hours
Does the early bird get the worm? Or is he just happier about his accomplishment?
Mark Cuban's Advice for Recent Graduates: Your Soft Skills Are More Important Than Coding
What do you do with a B.A. in English? The Shark Tank investor has a few ideas.
Want To Be Effective In Conversations? This Exercise Will Help
If you want to be a great leader you need to master being in conversations. Here's an exercise to help.
How to Utilize Failure and Rejection to Move Forward as a Young Entrepreneur
Don't let fear of failure hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
How to Take Advantage of the Value Older Employees Add to the Workplace
Harnessing the value of older workers may just be the most valuable disruption in today's society. Best-selling author Chip Conley explains why.
This Simple Technique Will Significantly Improve Your Communication
So easy, really, yet it's a great way to charge up your writing.
Apple and Google Oppose Letting The Government Snoop on Your Private Messages
An open letter, signed by 47 organizations, condemns the UK's proposal for a 'Ghost Protocol' that would let it snoop on your secure messages.
While Every Startup Doesn't Need a Business Plan, Every Startup Does Need This
You have an idea for a startup. But do you need a comprehensive strategy and plan?
XFactor Launches Second Fund to Back 53 Women Entrepreneurs
The rapidly-expanding franchise is investing in women, training women investors, and doing quite a bit for deal flow at Flybridge Capital
Why It May Be Time To Drop The iPhone And Get the Google Pixel 3a For Your Business
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The Value True Friendships Can Bring Into the Workplace
Real friends say the things others don't because they care about one another, and this mentality can add great value to any organization.
You Aren't Getting Enough Sleep for These 3 Big Reasons According to a New Sleep Study
Sleep is intricately tied to every facet of our life. According to a recent sleep study, the worst sleepers all sshare these 3 struggles.
You're Probably Using Your To-Do List Wrong
Most people organize their to-do lists around due dates. Here's why that is counterproductive.
Stressed Out? A New Study Says You Should Go Play in the Dirt (But Not Why You Think)
One key agent has the power to hinder the inflammation cascade.
Inc. Masters: The Only Network for America's Most Successful Entrepreneurs
No one understands the rewards and challenges of running an Inc. 5000 company better than 5000 members themselves.
Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett Use This Mental Model to Stay Focused on Their Strengths
Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett's idea of "The Circle of Competence" is useful in all areas of life.
Why Being Perfect Will Actually Screw You Over
It's easy to confuse ambition with perfectionism, but while ambitious people tend to constantly learn and grow, perfectionists' neurotic thoughts and behavior often sabotage them from success. Learn the dangers of being perfect.
Jeff Bezos Just Pinpointed What Makes the Best Entrepreneurs in 4 Brilliant Words
It's an approach any entrepreneur can take, and that the best ones have.
If You're Too Busy for These 7 Things, You Need to Change the Way You Lead
You may be missing out on the opportunity to elevate yourself as a leader.
A Lesson From Racing Legend Mario Andretti: Produce Value Through Your Work, and Passion Will Follow
Mario Andretti's career shows that only after achieving success through time and effort will you discover you're doing what you love.
Jeff Bezos' Motto Is a 2-Word Latin Phrase That Perfectly Captures His Approach to Success
He loves it so much he got it stitched onto his lucky pair of cowboy boots.
I Tested LinkedIn's 5-Step New Employee Onboarding Strategy. Here's What I Found
Starting a new job is a gamble. It doesn't need to feel that way.
Mario Andretti On How Passion Led To 886 Professional Races and a 35-Year Career
Mario Andretti is one of the successful race car drivers of all time. He is the only driver ever to win The Indy 500, The Daytona 500 and a Formula 1 World Championship.
The Bad News About Being the Bearer of Bad News (Surprise: There's a Right Way and a Wrong Way)
Turns out that people may not be very happy with the bearer of bad news even if it's not their fault.
46 of the 50 Most Popular TED Talks Have This 1 Thing in Common
Whether you're a startup CEO or a VP at a large company, TED talks help you better yourself. Here's the secret to why you love them so much.
Steph Curry's 6-Step Process to Prepare Himself to Perform His Best When the Pressure is On
Master your emotions to build confidence.
How This Company Turned Its Cat Clock Into an Icon That Has Endured for 87 Years
An unchanging smile and legions of fans have helped Kit-Cat clocks endure almost nine decades of technical, economic, and IP challenges
Elon Musk An't All that Great at Motivating Employees
CEOs who conflate working long hours with employee happiness damage their firms' productivity
With 7 Short Words, Steve Jobs Gave This Apple Employee a Brilliant Lesson in Leadership.
'That was one of the best conversations I had with Steve,' the employee said.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
This Is The Greatest Threat Of AI, And It's Not What You Think
Stop worrying about AI becoming your overlord. The real threat is much more obvious and interesting.
Confidence vs. Humility. Which is More Important in a Job Interview?
Too much or too little of either will cost you the job. Here's why...
These Are the Hottest Career Opportunites in Content Marketing
There's never been a more exciting time to explore a career in content marketing. Here are the brands, from global companies to startups, that are offering amazing opportunities to make a huge impact in the space.
It's Still Just as Creepy, But Now You Can Control Your Portal by Facebook From Your iOS or Android Smartphone
The verdict is still out on the creep-factor of putting a Facebook-branded camera and microphone on the kitchen counter, but if you get one, you can now control it from your smartphone.
5 Ways Business Travelers Can Keep Their Accommodations Safe
Use this guide to help you ensure your safety when traveling.
China Is Threatening a Move That Could Be Disastrous for Major American Tech Companies Like Apple and Tesla
A critical material in many tech products could come under fire.
5 Ways to Boost Your Happiness in Just 15 Minutes, According to a Harvard Researcher
Being happy matters: not only is it good for your health, but it makes you a better, more successful leader; reduces your stress; and increases your chances of being a successful entrepreneur.
4 Advantages Extroverts Consistently Have Over Introverts at Work, According to a New Study
Success is rarely just a matter of how hard you work.
Can't Sleep? New Science Has Zeroed In On the Source of Your Problem
Chugging that espresso before bed isn't a good idea, but something else might be keeping you up at night.
Apple Just Updated a Product No One Even Knew It Still Sold
Apple released an updated version of the iPod touch as a low-cost option to power its upcoming gaming service.
Before Sending Your Next Customer Satisfaction Survey, Ask Yourself This Simple Question
Is the way you're asking for feedback helping or hurting your customer experience?
LinkedIn's New 30-Second Resume Hack
This one tip will show you if you've got the right amount of information on LinkedIn.
Complaining Might Make You More Productive, If You Ask These 4 Questions
Complaining is often equated with negativity. But with the right approach, complaining can create positive change.
LinkedIn, SAP, and Calm Share 3 Tips on How to Start a Company Mindfulness Program
These 3 tips can help your program succeed.
9 Easy Ideas to Improve Your Mental Health as an Entrepreneur
Addressing chronic mental health problems may be as simple as exercising or taking up a new hobby.
Why New Protocol Marconi Is Restructuring Core Internet Technology
Why New Protocol Marconi Is Restructuring Core Internet Technology
With These 8 Words, Magic Johnson Explains the Single Reason He Quit the Lakers
Magic Johnson quit his job by telling the national media first. Not a great move, but he just told ESPN why he had no choice but to leave
The 4 Best Ways to Find a Mentor to Grow Your Business
Finding a mentor is harder than it should be. Do these four things and you'll find a mentor in no time
Why You Shouldn't Give Up Equity in Your Company (Despite Everything You See on 'Shark Tank')
Shark Tank is an unqualified success. Having aired more than 200 episodes in the past decade, the television show has success stories, but at what cost.
5 Things You Should Be Doing as CEO to Help Your Business Grow
As the CEO, it's your job to meet the needs of your employees, investors, and customers -- all while continuing to grow the business.
Want to Raise Mentally Strong Kids? Stop Saying These 5 Things
The words you use matter. If you're not careful, you might instill unhealthy habits that rob kids of mental strength.
New Gallup Data Finds Only 1 in 4 Employees Believe in Their Company Values. This Strategy Can Change That
If your current employees aren't bought into your company values, they'll likely seek opportunities elsewhere. Here's how to keep employees motivated.
4 Easy Tips for Recruiting in a Tight Job Market
The unemployment rate is low right across the continent, which is great for job seekers. Here is now to make your business stand out to top talent.
11 Social-Media Marketing Tools to Bookmark Now
11 Social Media Marketing Tools to Bookmark Now: Save your sanity (and time) with these savvy social mediatools.
The 9 Best iPhone Apps For Travelers in 2019
There are thousands of iPhone apps designed to help you travel for work. These are the nine best for 2019.
4 Tips on How to Unplug for the Health of Your Business
Being available 24/7 isn't as good for your health or the health of your business.
28 Daily Habits of the Most Likable People
People like to do business with people they like. Adopt these 28 habits and become a more likable person.
'Jeopardy!' Champion James Holzhauer Has Won Over $2.2 Million By Never Being Foolish Enough to Do 1 Thing
Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer is extremely smart and quick on the buzzer. But he's also won $2.2 million because he never does this
The Only Metric You Shouldn't Try to Grow When You Build a Business
There are plenty of numbers small business owners want to increase. But not this one -- unless it makes great sense.
Want to 'Wow' Your Customers? Keep Your Promises
Craft a culture that is dependable and trustworthy and your customers will help your business to thrive.
How to Generate High-Quality Leads Using Automation
Consider where this technology fits into your business model.
Rewriting Economics: How to Live Well, within Planetary Boundaries
Kate Raworth launches a new paradigm with "Doughnut Economics."
This Founder and Mom of 3 Children Shares Her Best Tips for Saving Time
For busy entrepreneurs, the goal should always be maximum productivity.
The World Health Organization Officially Recognizes Burnout as a Medical Diagnosis. Here's 1 Way to Avoid Burning Out
Burnout, is a real thing or not? It's hotly debated. But the World Health Organization labeled it a medical diagnosis. It's time to take it seriously.
Stuck in a Creative Rut? Try These 4 Simple Tips
Practicing diffuse thinking will help you create routines and habits that will give you the inspiration to break out of a creative rut.
How to Recover After a Huge Mistake at Work
Blunders happen, but they don't have to seal your fate or keep you from success.
Why You Will See More Yellow Cars Soon
You can harness your subconscious mind to get the most from yourself and your team.
How to Determine Whether a Low Performer Has Potential
We spend a lot of time thinking about retaining our top performers, but what happens when low performers are part of that equation?
5 Steps You Need to Get Your Culture Right From Day 1
Brilliance goes bust without a great culture but it doesn't have to. Use these five steps so your strategies thrive.
Amazon and Jeff Bezos Haven't Spoken About Their Quiet Move Into This Massive Industry (Until Now)
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos recently spoke to employees about a huge investment that's been causing speculation.
Magic Johnson Called 'Fear Monger' By Staffers as the Tale of the Lakers Organization Gets More Toxic
An ESPN report cites current and former team staffers describing a dysfunctional organization under Magic.
Want a Happier Marriage? Do Any of These 6 Rare Things for Each Other Often, Says Science
Marriage advice is cheap. Unless you're the experts.
How to Know Whether You'll Succeed as a Leader Before You Take the Leap
Wondering if entrepreneurship is right for you? Here are some ways to test your leadership acumen before you take the leap.
Boulder, Colorado, May Be the Most Relaxed City in America, Thanks to These Founders
Boulder residents enjoy flexible hours and an obsession with health. Entrepreneurs in the city have stepped up with myriad services, from shiatsu to soaks.
This Is the Best Day of the Week to Fire an Employee, According to HR Experts
Terminating someone who works for you is hard enough. Don't let your timing make it even worse.
This Simple Time Formula Could Boost Your Business Growth
Good to Great author Jim Collins discovered his best formula for maximizing time. In a Tim Ferriss interview, the business legend shares the secret
Framebridge Founder Credits Her Experience Working In the Obama Administration For Startup's Success
Susan Tynan explains how she's transforming the framing industry.
Feeling Decision Fatigue? Here's How to Overcome It to Increase Your Willpower Right Now
Do you feel like the more decisions you make during your workday the less energy you have? Here is how to beat decision fatigue.
Exhausted and Hate Your Job? You Might Have This Work-Related Medical Condition. (Doctors Debated It for 45 Years. They Just Finally Agreed It's Real)
Burn-out isn't just 'psychobabble' anymore.
5 Tips for Turning Your Company's YouTube Channel Into a Cash Cow
Here's how to tailor your video content to generate revenue and raise brand awareness.
McDonald's Uses This 1 Thing to Ensure That Even Their Teenagers Deliver An Outstanding Service
McDonald's figured out how to take the guesswork out of delivering a great product.
3 Reasons You Didn't Get That Second Job Interview
You thought the first interview when great, then you got rejected.
Apple Just Announced a New iPod Touch. 3 Reasons Why You Should Buy It--And 1 Big Reason Not To
Are you looking for a new way to listen to music?
The Absolute Best Way to Beat a Mid-Afternoon Energy Slump
This recipe for the ultimate coffee nap will get your energy level up and running.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
4 Strategies for Improving Your Customer's Experience Without Increasing Your Costs
You can improve your company's customer experience without increasing your costs.
Here's Everything You Need To Know About Your Credit History and How It Affects Your Credit Score
It's not as confusing as you might think.
Your iPhone is Sharing Personal Information at an Alarming Rate, Despite Apple's Promise to Guard Your Privacy
A Washington Post columnist conducted a test showing that your iPhone is sharing far more of your personal information than you thought. Here's what you should know.
How to Save 5 Minutes in Every Meeting (and Still Build a Connected Team)
How to promote social connection while still making every meeting as productive -- and cost-effective -- as possible.
Have a Great Idea for a Business? Here's What You Need to Successfully Execute It
Constantly re-evaluate your plan and don't be afraid to pivot.
3 Ways to Provide Excellent Social Media Customer Service
Offering customer service via Facebook and Twitter is critical. Here's how to do it right.
You Don't Need to Be Everywhere Online. Here's How to Choose the Right Marketing Channels For Your Business
Trying to make your marketing stand out? Here's why you shouldn't be on every platform, and what to do instead.
This 72-Year-Old Company Put Relentless Focus on Improving These 2 Things for 12 Years, and Profits Quadrupled
Your customer experience can be yoursource of competitive advantage.
Master Your Mornings: 4 Easy Ways to Crank Up Your Productivity--and Increase Your Joy
Tweak your a.m. approach to get more out of every single day.
Make Sure New Hires Are a Good Fit: 7 Things to Look For
Problem-solving skills, confidence, intellectual curiosity are among the top traits to keep an eye out for when selecting new team members
Will China Ban the iPhone? Huawei's CEO Just Responded Perfectly
The embattled company has already been placed on a restricted list by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its CEO doesn't want to see China retaliate in kind.
How to Build Rapport with Remote Staff Without Overstepping
Long-distance professional relationships are just as important as any in business. Here's how to get them right.
This Guy Took Yale's Most Popular Class Ever for Free. Learning 1 Key Habit Made Him Happier
Money can indeed buy happiness--if you spend it on the right things.
The One Business Function Most Entrepreneurs Mistakenly Ignore
The majority of business costs comes from the people in a business, so why do so many entrepreneurs fail to prioritize HR management?
How to Keep Cool During Tough Conversations at Work
Tough conversations are never easy. But if you take a few steps to prepare, you'll be able to stay calm and make them as productive as possible.
Good Customers Complain. Here Are the 3 Things You Should Be Listening To
Customers will tell you everything you need to know about improving your product or service.
Ten Marketers Who Are Crushing It with Live Video
These leaders demonstrate how to connect with a live audience.
Burnout Was Just Named an Official Medical Condition (You Might Have It If 3 Things Are True)
Burnout is now officially a medical diagnosis. Do these three things to avoid it.
These Are the 8 Best MacOS Apps for Working Remotely
Being productive while working remotely often comes down to the tools you use. Here are eight apps you should download for your Mac.
Learning from Apple's AirPower Failure
The folks from Cupertino pulled the plug on a wireless charger, although not before promising the world. But when marketers looked out and saw what else was coming into the market, they made a tough decision.
3 Hiring Secrets That Helped Kendra Scott Grow Her $500 Project Into a $1 Billion Company
At Inc.'s Fast Growth Tour in Chicago this week, Kendra Scott, founder of the $1 billion jewelry and lifestyle company, shares how she hires her best performing employees.
If You Want to Make Better First Impressions, Don't Forget These 8 Words
First impressions go a long way in determining the outcome of a situation. With that said, great first impressions start with these 8 words.
How to Tell If Your Business Dream Has a Chance of Succeeding
Thousands of businesses fail every year thanks to inadequate preparation. Your business doesn't have to be one of them.
Why--And How--To Prioritize Weekly One-to-One Meetings
Still conducting annual performance reviews? The case for meeting 50 times more often.
What This Comedian Turned NYT Bestselling Author Taught Me About Business
How you look at the world changes everything.
If You Say Yes to Any of These 10 Questions, Science Says You Definitely Learn Faster Than Average
While techniques like interleaving, reconsolidation, and self-testing sound complicated, they're actuall simple ways to learn faster and retain more.
How to Stay Mentally Strong When You're Dealing With Uncomfortable Emotions
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or you're feeling disappointed, ask yourself this question to gain clarity about what to do next.
Your Office Design Should Follow This New Modern Workplace Approach
In changing our environments to a more human-centered focus, we break molds that have been entrenched for far too long.
Don't Let This Bad Leadership Habit Stunt Your Team's Growth
Wearing multiple hats can confuse your team.
Industries Most Vulnerable to Be Disrupted by Generation Z
There is no individual or industry immune to the disruption power of Generation Z.
The 14 Principles That Drive Amazon's Success
The 14 Principles That Drive Amazon's Success. And more importantly, they live these principles every day
Why Singing in a Choir Makes Workers Genuinely Happy (and How to Make Your Own)
It's good for health and cohesion, sure, but there's an even bigger benefit employees who sing are after.
The Radical Self-Improvement Plan That Pushed Trek Bicycles to $1 Billion in Sales
John Burke is leading the bike maker with an intense focus on customer service and a driven company culture.
What You Need to Know About Finding the Right People at Every Level
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How Women Can Be Instantly Smarter at Work: Turn Down the AC
A new study offers shivering women fresh ammunition in the annual thermostat wars.
A Psychology Expert Interviewed High Achievers About Success and Happiness. Here's What They Said
Emily Esfahani Smith of the University of Pennsylvania talked to dozens of people about what makes a good life.
Thinking About Starting a Second Business? Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Do
Entrepreneurs who launch multiple businesses need to answer these questions before taking the plunge. Realistic & informed planning is key to success.
An 81-year Harvard Study Says Staying Happy and Mentally Sharp Boils Down to 1 Thing
Maintaining a sharp memory and happy life involves getting one thing right that's easy to get wrong.
4 Incredibly Weird Smartphone Apps That Will Make You Question Reality
One of these apps is a fake newsreader. Go figure.
New Research Reveals That These 9 Things We Know to Be True About Work Are Actually Lies (Like Giving Feedback)
Our work--how we think about it and talk about it--simply doesn't work anymore.
I've Hired New Grads For 8 Years. The Most Successful Understood This Critical Lesson
Entering the workforce for the first time is a huge cultural shift. Here are four ways to make the most of your first job and set yourslef up for a successful career.
Trump's Trade War Will Cost Each American Household More Than $800 This Year, New Study Finds
Think tariffs aren't affecting you much? New research from the Fed, Columbia, and Princeton says think again.
Here's the Wise Advice Warren Buffett Gave Steve Jobs and Tim Cook
Even though Steve Jobs didn't act on Warren Buffett's advice,Tim Cook ran with it and feels that it can have a positive affect for consumers as well.
Your Employees Want More Financial Transparency. Now What?
Five successful founders on opening the books to employees.
Congratulations on Your Company's Rapid Growth--and Good Luck Finding a New Office
The occupancy limits, nursing rooms, and fine print of finding the right real estate for your business.
Want to Be More Persuasive? A New Study Says Do This 1 Simple Thing
Please just follow the guidance. Thank you.
Monday, May 27, 2019
How to Get People to Actually Read Your Company Blog
Having a hard time driving traffic to your company blog? Here are seven surefire tactics to change that.
6 Unexpected Places to Put Your Marketing Budget This Year
Stop putting all your marketing dollars into Facebook and Google ads. Try these 6 fresh opportunities instead.
LinkedIn Introduces "Ads" Tab to Show Sponsored Content from Companies
To boost transparency and accountability, all the ads from the past six months will be shown on a company's page.
The 3 Best Ways to Motivate Your Employees, According to a Happiness Expert
It's simple to say -- show your employees that you care -- but if you rule by fear, can you change?
The 1 Thing Successful Parents Don't Make Their Kids Do, According to Science
Focus creates a path to expertise. But not early on.
The Ultimate Guide to Facebook Messenger Chatbot Analytics in 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Facebook Messenger Chatbot Analytics in 2019: Discover 8 essential chatbotmarketing KPIs to pay attention to.
The 1 Thing Successful People Do With Habits to Get to the Top
If you can divide a notebook into three parts, you can change for the better and fast-track your way to the top.
This Email From Elon Musk Just May Be an Evil Stroke of Genius--But It's Not Enough to Save Tesla
Was this email meant to be shared with the public all along?
The Inspiring Journey from Disaffected Banker Top Udemy Course Instructor
Yes, earning a good living can be compatible with pursuing a worthy life mission.
17 Super Motivating Quotes for When You're Feeling Unbearably Fatigued at Work (or Anyplace Else)
If you have already tried several ways to re-energizeand you're still ready to toss in the towel, try these 17 quotes that will inspire you
4 Business Planning Lessons from Today's Most Successful Brands
Find out how these household names plan to make things happen.
Here's the 1 Key Thing to Do Today If You Want to Feel Proud and Happy. (Today, Specifically)
It's Memorial Day. So take just a couple of minutes to do this simple thing.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
How to Capture Customer Attention with Three Simple Steps
It's both harder and more important than ever to capture customer attention. Here are three surefire ways to do it.
5 Epic Summer Camps for Adults in 2019 (Yes, There is Such a Thing, and You Should Go)
Work/life balance depends on quality time away. Whether you're an entrepreneur; CEO of a startup; or in management at a large company, go to camp.
15 Awesome Marketing Tools I Use Daily
15 Awesome Marketing Tools I Use Daily: You can't live without these top-shelf marketing tools.
Southwest Airlines Quietly Announced Some Truly Great News For Customers (Maybe That's Why No One Noticed)
This is far bigger than anything to do with the Boeing 737 MAX.
A Frustrated Amazon Customer Tried To Return Her Package Directly to Jeff Bezos. His Reaction Was Eye-Opening
Amazon's CEO listens to some people, but not to all. As last week showed.
Viral Best Buy Training Question Is a Perfect Example of Clueless Corporate Policies
Welcome? Greet? Is there a difference?
3 Science-Backed Ways to Make Your Dreaded Commute Remarkably Productive
Long commutes can kill productivity. And joy. And all hope.
Why This One Universal Behavior is Guaranteed to Hold You Back From Achieving What You Want
Chances are, you're not operating at your highest potential because of this one simple thing which nearly everybody does.
Harvard Spent 80 Years Studying Happiness, and We Now Know the 1 Key Habit That Makes People Happier. (The Problem: Most People Never Even Try)
If you're not happy, at least now you have a roadmap.
This Billionaire Taught Me the Secret to Wealth
Michael Lee-Chin immigrated to Canada and became a billionaire. Here is his five-point plan to help you generate wealth.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
17 Things the Best Employees Secretly Wish Their Bosses Would Do
It's the toughest labor market ever for employers. Here's how to keep your best employees on board.
The CEO Of American Airlines Just Made An Extraordinary Admission About the Boeing 737 MAX. It Won't Reassure Passengers
As the grounding of Boeing's latest plane continues, how can airlines get passengers back on it?
The Biggest, Nastiest, Most Insulting Hotel Fee Is Finally Coming Under a Stunning Attack
This really is about time.
Tim Cook Just Revealed Steve Jobs Convinced Him to Join Near-Bankrupt Apple With 1 Powerful Thought
The current Apple CEO revealed his "origin story" during a recent commencement speech.
Career Advice for Today's College Grads From a Generation Xer
More career and first job advice for today's college graduates from Generation X.
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If you're using a theme you downloaded from the free WordPress theme repository, or maybe one you've bought from ThemeForest, you may want to make some tweaks to it.
Maybe you want to register a new font. Or add a new template file. Maybe you want to add some code from one of the tutorials or courses here on Envato Tuts+. Or perhaps you want to use the theme as the basis for a theme of your own design.
You might be tempted to just go and edit the source code for a third-party theme (ie. a theme you didn't write yourself), but don't! The next time you update that theme, new files will be downloaded and you'll lose all the changes you made.
Frustrating, to say the least.
But what can you do, if you do need to edit the theme?
Luckily there is a way to edit the code in a theme, and still have the ability to download the latest updates: that's by creating a child theme using the original theme as a parent theme.
This means that you'll activate the child theme in the WordPress admin, but within that theme's code are instructions to WordPress telling it that this is a child theme, and what the parent theme is. You keep the parent theme installed on your site, but you don't activate it. (It's essential to keep it installed, as without it, the child theme will break.)
In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to create a child theme in WordPress. I'll also give you some tips on how child and parent themes work, so you know which set of code is being used to display the content in your site.
Creating The Child Theme
The first thing to do is to create the child theme in your wp-content/themes folder. The child theme must have two files to work: a stylesheet and a functions file. You can also add optional files, such as template files or include files.
Create a folder for your child theme in the themes folder and give it a suitable name. I'm calling mine tutsplus-child-theme.
Inside that folder, create a file called style.css.
At the top of that file, add the following commented out code:
/* Theme Name: Tutsplus Child Theme. Child for Twenty Nineteen. Theme URI: https://github.com/rachelmccollin/tutsplus-child-theme Description: Theme to support tutsplus tutorial. Child theme for the Twenty Nineteen theme. Author: Rachel McCollin Textdomain: tutsplus Author URI: https://rachelmccollin.com/ Template: twentynineteen Version: 1.0 */
This tells WordPress that this is a theme, and provides the same information about the theme as you'd find in any theme—with one addition. The Template: twentynineteen line tells WordPress that this is a child of the Twenty Nineteen theme.
You can use any theme as a parent theme, by using the name of the folder where it's stored. Don't use the title of the theme: instead, use the folder name.
Now save the stylesheet and create another file in your child theme, called functions.php.
In this file, you need to enqueue the stylesheet from the parent theme. It used to be that you did this by using an @import line in the stylesheet, but this is no longer the recommended way to do it.
Instead, in your functions file, add this code:
<?php
/* enqueue script for parent theme stylesheeet */
function tutsplus_parent_styles() {
// enqueue style
wp_enqueue_style( 'parent', get_template_directory_uri().'/style.css' );
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'tutsplus_parent_styles');
This correctly enqueues the stylesheet from the parent theme, using get_tempate_directory_uri() to find that theme (the template directory is the folder where the parent theme is stored, while the stylesheet directory is the folder where the current theme is stored).
If you want to add any styling to your child theme to override or augment the styling in the parent theme, you go back to the stylesheet for your child theme and add it there. Don't add in in the functions file or try enqueuing any more stylesheets.
You can also add functions to the child theme's functions file, and template files to the theme folder, which will override the same template files in the parent theme.
So now you have your child theme set up—it's that easy! However, it's worth understanding exactly how child and parent theme template files interact.
Creating Template Files
Now let’s take a look at theme template files. Which template file WordPress uses to display a page on your site will depend on two things: the template hierarchy and the files you add to your child theme.
Imagine you’re viewing the Travel category archive page in your site. WordPress will use the template hierarchy to find the most relevant file:
- a category archive template file for that specific category, using the slug: category-travel.php
- a category archive template file for that specific category, using the ID: category-23.php
- a general category archive file: category.php
- a general archive file: archive.php
- the catch-all: index.php
WordPress will look for these in both your parent and child theme. WordPress will use the first file in the hierarchy that it finds, whether it’s in the parent theme or the child theme.
There’s one exception. When the most relevant template file has a version in both the parent and child themes, WordPres will use the file from the child theme, and ignore the one from the parent theme. This is one of the most common uses for child themes—to override a specific file in the parent theme.
Here are a few examples, using the category example above:
- If your child theme has archive.php and index.php, and your parent theme has category.php and index.php, then WordPress will use category.php from the parent theme because it’s highest in the hierarchy.
- If your child theme has category.php and index.php and your parent theme has archive.php and index.php, WordPress will use the category.php file from the child theme, as this is highest in the hierarchy.
- If your child theme has archive.php and index.php and your parent theme has archive.php and index.php, WordPress will use the archive.php file from your child theme. This is because there are two copies of the file highest in the hierarchy, and the child theme overrides the parent theme.
So if you want to override a template file in your parent theme, create a duplicate of that file in the child theme with the code you want. Or create a file that's higher in the template hierarchy and add that to your child theme.
Adding Functions to the Child Theme
Functions work differently than template files, and are a little less straightforward.
If you add a function to your child theme with the same name as one in your parent theme, WordPress will throw an error, because it's trying to call the same function twice.
But this won't happen if the function in the parent theme is pluggable.
A pluggable file is enclosed in a conditional check for another function with the same name, which looks like this:
if ( ! function_exists( 'tutsplus_function_name' ) ) {
function tutplus_function_name() {
// contents of function
}
}
Here, WordPress will check that no function has already been called that has the same name. If so, it will run this function. This is because functions from the child theme are called before functions from the parent theme. If you write a function in your child theme with the same name, that will run instead.
But what if the parent theme function isn't pluggable and you want to override it?
Well, you can do that by writing a new function that essentially cancels out the function in the parent theme, and giving it a higher priority than the function in the parent theme, so that it runs after it the parent theme funciton. Alternately, you can unhook the function from the parent theme and write a new function in the child theme, hooked to that same hook.
Imagine the function in the parent theme looks like this:
function tutplus_parent_function() {
// contents of function here
}
add_action ( 'init', 'tutplus_parent_function' );
If your function in your child theme could undo the parent theme's function without you having to actually stop the parent theme function from running, you'd write it like this:
function tutplus_child_function() {
// contents of function here
}
add_action ( 'init', 'tutplus_child_function', 20 );
But if you had to prevent the parent theme's function from running, you'd unhook it first, like this:
function wpmu_remove_parent_function(){
remove_action( 'init', 'tutplus_parent_function' );
}
add_action( 'wp_head', 'wpmu_remove_parent_function' );
Note that you still have to put the remove_action() function inside another function, hooked to the wp_head() hook in this case.
Then you could write the function for the child theme as if the one from the parent theme never existed—remembering not to give it the same name, though!
Child Themes Are a Useful Tool for Editing Themes
Child themes have two main uses:
- With a theme that's been designed for use as a parent theme (often refered to as a framework). The framework isn't designed for use on its own: instead, you add styling and extra template files with a child theme.
- To allow you to edit the parent theme without actually directly editing it, or to add extra template files. This means that when the parent theme is updated in the future, you won't lose your work.
So next time you read a tutorial telling you to use a child theme instead of editing a third-party theme, you'll know what to do!
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In a data-driven world, are you protecting your most important asset?
Why 'Guilty Pleasure' Are Two Words You Should Never Say Again
If it makes you happy, who cares what other people think?
The Most Important Thing You Can Do Onstage is Something You Do Every Day
Do you want to fight, run, or freeze when you take the stage? Use this tool to calm those animal urges, commanding both your physiology and the room.
'Game of Thrones' Finale Sparks the Internet's Outrage. Here's Why
Can something become too popular?
Writing A Business Book? Do These 4 Things First
80% of the population wants to write a book. Here's how to do it the right way.
Saying Yes to Any of These 7 Questions Reveals Your Leadership Intelligence Is Above Average
Saying yes to all seven questions means you're a bona fide genius for a leader.
How 1 Franchise Owner Created Chick-fil-A's Highest-Rated Product
The story behind Chick-fil-A's highest-rated product is an innovation masterclass. Follow these six steps to create lasting organizational change.
This Common Myth Is Terrible for Your Employees' Mental Health
Don't ever assume that a person is well simply because they're still cranking out great results.
Why Your Investment Banker Isn't Really On Your Side
Why Your Investment Banker Isn't Really On Your Side. They Have the Wrong Incentives and Motivation
A New Study Of 474,919 People Says the Secret To a Longer Life Lies In Something You've Never Thought About
I'd certainly never thought this one simple thing might be an indicator.
5 Myths About Video Marketing
Video marketing can be powerful--when it's used well. And you don't have to spend a fortune.
More and More of Your Employees Are Automating Their Jobs. You Should Cheer Them On
If managers don't communicate well, employees just hide their efficiency.
5 Reasons Why Chicago Has (Almost) Everything Startup Founders Need
"We don't have it all, but we are pretty close," says Betsey Zieler, the CEO of the local tech incubator 1871.
Too Stressed About the State of the World to Relax This Summer? Bill Gates Says You Should Read These 5 Books
Gates is out with his annual list of summer book picks. They're not light reading.
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Give Them More of This, Pediatricians Say. Most Parents Do the Opposite
Fortunately, it doesn't cost anything.
In An Astonishingly Angry Letter, Nike and Adidas Begged President Trump To Stop and Think
Are footwear manufacturers a special case?
This 9-Word Interview Question Is the Single Best One to Ask, According to This Bestselling Management Guru
It's one short, nine-word question -- but it's oh so revealing.
If You Can Answer 'Yes' to This 1 Surprising Question, You're Far More Likely to Be Wildly Successful At Work
Success is contingent upon many things, including this one thing you won't be expecting.
Want Your Best People to Stop Quitting? Stop Doing 5 Things Found in the Worst Bosses
It's common practice and the total opposite of what great leaders do.
The #MeToo Movement Has Improved Workplaces--But This 1 Area Still Needs Work (Especially for Men)
Challenge bias and commit to fair and equitable management practices across the board.
Why Do We Keep Dwelling on Our Mistakes? Here's How to Stop
Mistakes arelearning experiences that give you an opportunity to evolveas a coworker, friend, and human.
11 Powerhouse Woman CEOs Just Penned a Full-Page Letter Declaring 'Abortion Is a Human Right'
Powerful brands can amplify a message. Standing up for women is a cause worth fighting for, and these companies and startups are doing it well.
The 8 Best Android Features Apple Needs to Add to the iPhone
There are a few things Apple could learn from the world's most popular mobile operating system.
Hinge CEO Justin McLeod reveals the hardest decision he's had to make
Justin McLeod discusses his decision to start over from scratch--with literally zero users--after realizing his online dating startup wasn't living up to its mission. Now, after his team swiped left on swiping, Hinge is one of the fastest growing relationship apps in the world.
The 1 Email You Should Send Every Day to Be More Productive
You probably send dozens of emails every single day, but sending this one every morning can help you actually get more done.
Monday, May 20, 2019
This Decorated Navy SEAL Commander Was Asked What He Thinks of 'Soft and Pampered' Millennials. His Blunt Answer Surprised Everyone
They're not known for rigor and courage overall," a tv host suggested.
5 Things to Think About Before Making Your First Hire (in Any Business)
Hiring can make or break your business. Here's how to choose the right candidates.
United's Latest Disaster Proves That the Airline Is Unable to Change Its Ways
United Airlines keeps trashing its reputation and seems unable to learn from its mistakes and change its culture. Here's how to avoid its fate.
Would You Take a Cut in Pay To Have Less Noise?
Uber's new "quiet mode" suggests companies would save money if they'd stop this open plan office nonsense.
Is Your Business Ignoring the Generation That Can Make You Rich?
Want your business to thrive? Then go where the money is. Baby Boomers spend more each year than the GDP of a small country, and--surprise!--they lead spending on technology.
3 Questions That Will Help You Build Stronger Relationships at Networking Events
Many people have trouble working the room at large networking meetings. These 3 questions will help you nail your next event.
Live on a Shoestring or Open the Purse Strings?
You're a small business owner, and the temptation to DIY is strong. Here's how to know when that tendency is A-OK and when it will leave you DOA.
This Invisible Problem Is Costing Employers $500 Billion Per Year
Employees that 'quit without quitting' are destroying growth in virtually every business.
3 Ways Your Employee Training Program Is Failing You
Employees lose 90 percent of new skills one year after a training program. Avoid these mistakes to boost the quality of your employee education.
Why This 1 Common Issue for Business Loans Isn't Actually a Big Deal
Small business owners always want to avoid this, and they shouldn't.
Amazon Says Alexa Will Get Smarter With Age. Here's How
Two of Alexa's top executives spoke about the ways the company is improving its technology.
A Great Reminder From An Ex-Navy SEAL
A great lesson and reminder that applies to every professional.
How the Internet Ruined My 'Game of Thrones' Series Finale Experience
Game of Thrones is over, I didn't enjoy the ending, and I have only myself to blame.
Productivity Gurus Only: You'll Flip Over This Digital Whiteboard
The Samsung Flip is a digital whiteboard for people who don't even know what that is.
The 3 Words Behind Every Successful Business
No matter your industry, size or history, these three things are the foundation of success.
How to Attract Startup Funding, According to Top Venture Capitalists
You certainly need to demonstrate how fiscally responsible you are. But, there's also a lot of value in doing VC research, crafting your company story, and being social online.
Hiring Your First Remote Employee? Here's How to Keep Your Whole Team Aligned
Regular communication and inclusion are essential for successfully managing a blended team.
In 6 Words, Brooks Koepka Revealed the Simple Mental Hack That Makes Him Golf's Most Dominant Player
How you think really is everything.
The Secret to Better Decision Making and Higher Tolerance for Discomfort: Be a Mother and a CEO
Frida Polli, founder of Pymetrics, and Nicole Centeno, CEO of Splendid Spoon share their stories and advice on how to thrive as a mother and a founder, how their capacity for challenges has increased, and what needs to change in the modern workplace.
What Game of Thrones Can Teach You About Data Breaches
A huge part of HBO's success with GoT was keeping details of the final season a secret.
Google Severs Business Ties With Huawei Following an Executive Order From President Trump
There will be no more Android updates for users of the Chinese company's smartphones.
Stop Complaining You Can't Find Talent, and Start Looking in the Right Places. Here's How
Successful employers must make a real commitment to expand their college recruiting efforts.
Instagram Announces Helpful Updates to "Stories" and "Explore" Features
"Explore" page on Instagram now includes content from Instagram Stories, IGTV, and Shop.
Why It's Worth Your Time to Define Your Company's Values--Even If You're Just Starting Out
Your company values canbe words on wallorfactorsin yourlong-term success. Discover what they could do for your business.
If You Say Yes to Any of These 8 Questions, You're Definitely More Confident Than You Think
Because there's a huge difference between cockiness and quiet, genuine confidence.
Lessons on Going Viral From Grumpy Cat, the Internet Sensation That Died at 7 Years Old
Something unique, some Reddit love, and a strategy.
7 Tips for Building a Remote Team (And Why They're Good for Your Business)
Remote teams provide a wealth of benefits for workers and businesses. Here's 7 tips on how to build a distributed workforce the right way.
If You're Firing Someone, This Is The Best Time of Day To Do It
The answer might not be what you think.
Facebook Is Making a Change That'll Make it Less Creepy, and It's Bad News For Advertisers
Users are about to be able to stop Facebook from tracking their activity on other sites, and it could make targeted advertising a lot more complicated.
Tim Cook's Fiery Tulane Commencement Speech Shows How Much He's Grown as a Public Speaker
Great speakers pack a punch because they have passion for their topic.
8 Life Hacks To Bring You Balance, Clarity and Productivity Today
Best-selling Atomic Habits author James Clear shares how you can lead a more productive life. The good news? You can do these 8 things immediately.
How Can You Spot Truly Good Virtual Leaders? They Do Any of These 5 Things for Their Virtual Workers
Want to Successfully Lead Your Virtual Workers? Do Any of These 7 Things First (Most Virtual Bosses Do the Opposite)
Oprah Winfrey Just Gave Graduates 3 Profound Truths About Failure, Legacy and Success
In just seconds, she nailed what secures real joy.
This Simple 4-Step Method Teaches You How to Get Your Dream Job or Promotion--Using Emotional Intelligence
Employers value emotional intelligence in their people not only because it makes them more effective at their jobs, but because it helps them to work with others in a team.
Stress is Inevitable. The Way You Handle It Could Mean the Difference Between Success and Failure
We know that stress decreases productivity & clouds thinking. Not your typical stress-management techniques, these steps will lead you to success.
Steak 'N Shake Makes a $7.7 Million Error (You're Probably Making the Same Error)
It's not job title that matters.
A Restaurant Gave a Diner a $5,700 Bottle of Wine, Instead of the $330 One He Ordered. Here's the Inspired Way It Got Its Money Back
It isn't the mistake. It's how you react.
Don't 'Perfume the Pig' and Other Lessons From RxBar's $600 Million Sale Process
The biggest thing to avoid when you're selling a company is over-engineering your exit, according to the protein-bar company's co-founder Peter Rahal.
Google Has Been Tracking All Your Purchases. Here's How to Find Them
You can delete the data if you're concerned about privacy. But it won't be easy.
With 17 Stunning Words, This Billionaire's Speech Became the Single Best Commencement Address of All Time
Literally putting his money where his mouth is.
30 Workplace Situations That Lead to Conflict (and What to Do About Them)
You have to know where to look, rather than who to look at.
Warren Buffett Shared The Best Advice He Ever Got For Living a Happy Life in 10 Brilliant Words
Warren Buffett offers a buffet of advice -- perhaps none more poignant than this.
Want to Combat Gender Discrimination at Work? Follow the Advice of This Trailblaizing Female Exec
Corporate America has made almost no progress in improving women's representation in the leadership ranks. But this tech executive is doins something about it.
Entrepreneurs Are Remaking Flint, Michigan, With Resilience, New Funding, and Midwestern Optimism
Five years after the beginning of the city's water crisis, an unexpected upsurge in new businesses is lighting up downtown.
17 Eye-Opening Quotes on Dealing with Criticism
If you are having trouble dealing with criticism, these wise words will inspire you to keep going.
What to Expect From Apple WWDC 2019 and 3 Things You Won't See
The company's annual conference for developers is just a few weeks away, and here's what to expect.
What Happens When a Product Becomes 10,000 Times Less Expensive?
Real-time animation may be the most crazy-disruptive software that's ever been created.
Four Types of Customer Experiences for Competitive Advantage
Want to improve your customers' experience? Try these connected strategies
These People Make More Than $25,000 an Hour Playing Video Games on Twitch. Here's the Crazy Thing They All Figured Out
And when you do the math, they're actually grossly underpaid.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
This Company's Marketing Campaign Engaged with Online Haters -- And The Result Was Awesome
When Vita Coco, a coconut water brand, set out to offer their newest product to the internet's biggest haters, it found that engaging meant getting down to a surprisingly low level.