Sunday, June 30, 2019
McDonald's Just Revealed the Astonishing Way 1 Simple Change Affected Customers
Wasn't this to be expected? Perhaps.
Amazon Ordered Its Executives To Stop Using These 2 Common Words (Is It Crazy Or Cunning?)
It's always an interesting time when executives are told how to speak.
The 7 Best Ways to Brainstorm
The SCAMPER technique will lead you to an innovative product or service.
Summer Reading List: 7 Books That Can Make a Difference in Your Life
It's time to make your summer reading bucket list.
About Ready to Retire? Here Are 3 Necessary Steps You Should Take to Prepare
Don't forget to plan for your future, even though you are through with your 9 to 5.
The Two Mad Skills You Need to Land the Job You Want Now
While recruiting process seek to eliminate bias, candidates are taking control by making themselves impossible to ignore.
Struggling to Stay Connected as Your Business Grows? Try This 1 Weekly Habit
As your business grows it can be hard to stay connected to your team. This one weekly communication habit can help.
United Airlines Just Revealed a Brutal Truth About Customers Who Don't Like It So Much (Oh, This Hurts)
This is a remarkable lesson in thinking about your customers and what makes them actually feel good.
Dear World-Famous Restaurants, Please Stop Doing This 1 Truly Annoying Thing
Why does this happen? Laziness, perhaps.
When the Push to Save Money Costs Lives: Lessons from Boeing's 737 Max
Outsourcing can be cheaper, but perhaps it can also be deadly.
8 Essential Tactics for Beating Insomnia so You Can Feel Better and be More Productive
You only have yourself to blame if you don't at least try these sleep aids.
These Are the 10 Cities Where Your Startup Is Likeliest to Succeed
Austin ranks best overall, but Atlanta and Boston have the highest startup survival rate.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Use This 5-Word Phrase to Say No to Urgent Requests (Without Insulting Your Co-Workers)
You can't stop what you're doing every time one of your tasks floats to the top of someone else's priority list.
Why Summer Is The Best Time For Salespeople
You can buy into the complain game that there are "bad times" to sell or you can seize the opportunity that's in front of you.
Want to Be More Productive Next Week? Invest in These 5 Relationships This Weekend
At some point, we'll have an off week where nothing seemingly goes our way. The weekends are a time to reset. Use your key relationships at this time.
If You Say Yes to Any of These 8 Questions, Your Emotional Intelligence Is Higher Than You Think
Find out what your strengths and limitations are in a matter of seconds.
What We Can Learn About Leadership from This Remarkable Couple Who Planted an Entire Rainforest
Salgado, along with his wifeLlia, had an idea that would drastically change a major environmental problem and with this idea evolvedpowerful leadership lessons.
Here's How Will Smith, Michelle Obama, and Nike Earn the Attention and Loyalty of Fans and Customers
Automated digital marketing is both effective and scalable. But there is a degree of magic of engaging with your customers live.
4 Things You Should Do to Deal With Difficult Customers Without Losing Your Cool
Every entrepreneur deals with difficult customers. How you choose to respond determines whether they will suck the life out of you, or become customers for life.
Google Pixel 3a or iPhone 7: Here's Which One is the Best Low-Price Smartphone
After almost two months with the Google Pixel 3a, I compared it to the only entry-level phone from Apple to pick the best low-cost mobile device.
Subway Franchise Owners Say They're Being Forced Out of Their Stores for a Really Bad Reason
Franchise owners claim dishonest managers use rigged inspections to make them leave.
In a Weird Twist, Facebook Becomes More Like a Country Than a Company
Unfortunately, it's a dictatorship.
Friday, June 28, 2019
They Watched 219 Acts of Public Aggression. What They Saw Will Change How You Feel About Society
If you think "just walk on by" is the best policy, you should read this.
Cardi B Didn't Always Make Money Moves. She Wants You to Learn From Her 3 Biggest Business Mistakes
Cardi B is a powerful, successful woman leader. Her business acumen is hard-won and well worth it. Startup founders and executives take note.
Google Just Launched a Small Business Tool to Grow Your Business. Here's How to Use It
A simple way to find out if you're doing the right thing to grow your business.
Why I Bring My Dog to Work Every Day (And You Should Too)
Dogs are awesome. Bring them to work and make everyone happy.
5 Features Every Business Traveler Should Look for in an Accommodation
To be most efficient when traveling for business, be on the lookout for these hotel or accommodation features.
This Must Be the Most Compelling and Worthless Ad in a Long Time
Going viral doesn't do you any good if no one knows what the ad is supposed to be.
How to Access Airport Lounges When Traveling for Business
Business travelers who want to use airport lounges don't need to be flying first class for access.
How to Manage the One-Day Business Trip Like a Pro
Yes, you can maximize the one-day business trip to your advantage (and it doesn't have to be stressful).
Thursday, June 27, 2019
5 Mistakes to Be Very Careful of When Running your Company Twitter Account
After setting up your company account, you might be tempted to make these very serious mistakes.
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Embodies Greatness, Historically and Now
Say what you will about equal pay for equal play. These badass ladies have won 3 of 7 Women's World Cups, and they're on a mission for number 4.
Top Apple Designer Jony Ive Heads Off to Become an Entrepreneur
You always need a backup plan because no one stays forever.
Longtime Design Chief Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple to Start His Own Company
Ive, who has overseen the design of everything from Apple's products to its retail stores, is leaving to launch his own company.
General Electric Just Released the Absolutely Postively Best the Worst Product Video of 2019, Bar None
You won't believe how wonderful this video is. Seriously.
3 Ways to Beat Procrastination (and Turn It Into Lasting Success)
Turning thisbad habit into lasting successmight be easier than you think.
Kim Kardashian-West is Getting Called Out for Cultural Appropriation. Here's How You Can Avoid a Similar Fate
As a business leader, cultural intelligence is not optional.
Why Personalization Works: From Cake Selfies to Curated Shopping Carts
It's no secret that human beings like being in control, and customization and personalization caters well to this desire.
3 Reasons Why Wearing My Vulnerability On My Sleeve Made Me a Better Leader
As a leader, vulnerability is the path to courage, joy, and creativity.
Why These 2 Criteria Will Help You Choose Your Next Job More Wisely
How to make sure your next job is better than your last one.
The Top 5 E-Commerce Conferences for 2019 and 2020
Want your slice of the multi-trillion dollar e-commerce pie? Learn everything (and meet everyone!)you need to know to launch, grow and plan for your IPO at one of these can't-miss events.
The Biggest Problem With Compliance-Based Learning in the Workplace
It's great when you're in school studying to pass a test; however, it's not enough to advance and grow your career.
Time to Leave Your Job? There Are 3 Ways to Tell
This simple exercise will help you decide if it's time to move on.
4 Unique Ways to Engage With Your Customers Via Snail Mail
Here's why companies of all kinds should be using direct mail to build closer connections to customers
3 Hidden Hiring Costs Your Team Might Be Overlooking
In today's tight labor market, hiring is more challenging than ever before. Learn key tips for your team to hire more efficiently and reduce associated costs.
There's No Such Thing as Boring Projects. Only Boring Executions
The sexiest work can be found in the least sexy industries.
An Under-Screen Camera is the Holy Grail of Smartphone Design and It's About to Become a Thing
Chinese smartphone design company, Oppo, unveiled its front-facing camera technology that lives under the display.
7 Communication Tips for Business Travelers in Countries Where You Don't Speak the Language
If you want to make a good impression and save time and stress, follow these easy strategies.
Tech Giants Are Using Children's Online Data Like It's 1999 (or '98, To Be More Precise)
As consumers become more privacy-aware, the use of children's data is an extinction-level mistake waiting for its day in court.
Yes, You Can Lead a Team and Work Remotely -- Here Is How
Will remote work negatively impact your career growth? Not quite.
You Will Soon Be Able to Pickup Amazon Packages at 1,500 Rite Aid Pharmacy Locations
The e-commerce giant also is seeking other partnerships with retailers to bolster its new 'Counter' service.
This Major Change at McDonald's Led to Stunning Revenue. Here's Why It's Such an Important Lesson in Listening to Customer Feedback
How much are you really listening to customer feedback (and acting on it)?
What Jon Stewart's Impassioned Speech to Congress Can Teach Us About Doing the Right Thing
Sometimes doing what needs to be done in business isn't always obvious. Here's how to spot those not-always-obvious right things to do.
There Are Major Consequences to Giving Employees Autonomy If You Allow These 8 Things to Happen
The surprising dark side of granting autonomy can be avoided -- the effort is 1000 percent worth it.
Positive Leaders: 1 Rare Habit They Practice That Separates Them from Everyone Else
This may just be the best way to eliminate fear from the workplace forever.
Changes At Work Will Happen With or Without You. Here Are 3 Ways to Make Sure You're Not Left Out
Change is scary, messy, and often forced upon us. But that doesn't mean we should avoid it.
3 Ways to Keep Sidebar Conversations From Sidetracking Your Meetings
Building culture shouldn't come at the expense of productivity. Keep your meeting on track using these three simple strategies.
Rocket Dollar CEO: It's Riskier to Work at a Startup Than to Start One
Henry Yoshida is the CEO and co-founder of Rocket Dollar. He explains how trust and transparency helped his company survive its earliest days.
13 Super Helpful Slack Tips to Make Your Team More Productive
From notifications to threads, here are thirteen ways to get the most out of Slack.
It's Not Your Job to Save Your Customers Money. Here's How to Overcome the Anxiety of Pricing
Many small business owners struggle with charging what they're worth. These four tips can help you talk about your price with confidence.
After Being Stepped on by a Stiletto, This 23-Year-Old Founder Created Shoes With Removable Heels
Pashion Footwear raises $1.7 million and launches first two styles.
There Are Many Types of Coaches. Here's How to Find the Right One
Most professionals see benefits in having a coach to help them develop and improve. The difficulty is selecting the right one.
Wayfair's Lame Response to Employee Walkout Shows Zero Emotional Intelligence
Faced with hundreds of protesting employees, furniture retailer sends a check to the Red Cross.
This 7-Year-Old Makes $22 Million a Year on YouTube. (But Suddenly, That's a Giant Problem)
It's a really big success. There's only one problem.
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Steve Jobs All Used 1 Word to Their Advantage--and It Led to Amazing Success
No matter how much money a person makes, they are still limited by a single constraint: time.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The Price of This Shockingly Boring Item Mirrors Bitcoin in the Weirdest Way
The only reason you shouldn't "hodl" this commodity too is that it gets way too soft.
4 Ways I've Learned to Make Time for Friends While Working Full-Time
It's incredibly difficult to keep up with people as your career progresses. But these four tips will help you maintain strong friendships and a busy career at the same time
These Business Loan Options May Help Your Company Outlast Trump's Tariffs
How to Use a Small Business Loan To Outrun Tariffs -- For Now
ReviewTrackers Raises $10M To Help You Keep Track Of When Someone Says Something Bad About Your Business
ReviewTrackers, Yelp, Facebook, Foursquare, OpenTable, Yahoo, Google, Signal Media, Podium and Zen City
According to a New Study, You Need to Do This 1 Thing to Boost Workplace Ethics
Helping your employees integrate their home lives with their work lives is key to curbing unethical behavior.
Obsessing Over Metrics Is Killing Your Business. Here's What to Do Instead
Fifteen percent of Americans use health apps to track disease symptoms, but new research says tracking your symptoms actually makes you worse.
Why You Should Hire Experts to Help Grow Your Business--Even If You Can't Afford Them
How to find awesome talent on a tight budget
Failure Is Necessary for Growth, but Only In These 3 Instances
Failure is necessary. But we're taught to fear it. Here is why you shouldn't.
Want Stronger Connections and Perspective? Do This 1 Thing
Creating an island might just help you win the world.
14 Books to Fuel Growth During the Dog Days of Summer
Summer may be a "lazy" season, but that doesn't mean you have to abandon all hopesgrowth. Here are 14 books to push you during the dog days of summer.
Amazon's Best Innovation Is a Case Study in Genius Marketing--and You've Probably Never Heard of It
The Seattle tech giants turns heads, and gets some people scratching them too, with this service.
Warren Buffett Says Learning to Master This Important Skill Literally 'Changed His Life'
Consider how it will change your life, too.
4 TED Talks to Help You When You Feel Creatively Stuck
Every entrepreneur gets stuck at some point. You want to idenitfy what's causing it, and then move forward boldly to make changes.
4 Steps To Conduct a Mid-Year Strategic Review That Inspires, Excites and Engages
This may be your last opportunity to focus on this year.
How I Bounced Back After Losing My Mother and Half My Business
After losing her mother, The Press House founder Dawn Kamerling suffered another loss--in her company. Here's how she found strength through it.
Connecting Moms Made Brandless a $500 Million Company. Can the Same Strategy Work With Plant Parents?
Tina Sharkey makes green products. Eliza Blank sells green plants. Their businesses thrive when their customers talk.
How to Create 5-Star Experiences Your Customers and Audiences Will Always Remember
Peak moments are unusual, memorable, and shareable.
This May Be the Most Hilarious Shark Tank Pitch of All Time
The co-founders of Haven, a lock company, went on 'Shark Tank' hoping to prove the traditional deadbolt couldn't stand up to intruders. They didn't exactly prove their point.
Toy Story 4 Is a Good Film, But an Even Better Lesson in the Challenges of Creativity
The fourth installment of the beloved Toy Story franchise is a great family movie, but it symbolizes something far more important for Pixar and Disney.
Please Stop Reading Off Your PowerPoint Slides. Here's What to do Instead
Nothing kills a presentation faster than reading off a deck of slides. Follow these 3 rules instead.
Ask Yourself These 5 Questions Daily and Your Emotional Intelligence Will Skyrocket
Five questions, five opportunities to make emotions work for you, instead of against you.
Bill Gates Says This 1 Insane Habit Separates Highly Successful People From Everyone Else.
"I don't think most people would enjoy it," he said.
Culture Debt Is One of the Most Toxic Threats to Business and Your Startup Is Probably Victim to It
Culture debt is easy to rack up. Follows these six steps to avoid this startup killer.
3 Tools For Entrepreneurs to Build Your Network Before You Need It. And You Will Need it.
Entrepreneurs need to make sure their network is both deep and broad. To do this, connect other founders; speak at events; and be available to help.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
If Your E-Commerce Business Can't Do These 2 Things Right, It's Doomed
Want to build a successful e-commerce brand? Do these two things daily.
Is AI The Solution To Boost The Creator Economy Value?
An honest look at how we can rely on AI technology to support creators and artists.
3 Ways to Help Your Team Accomplish Their Professional Goals
If your employees don't see a career path at your company, they'll make tracks. Here's how to help them develop a plan for professional development.
3 Things You Need a Crash Course in Before Launching Your Startup
Actually, it is what you know. If you want your startup to succeed, start by brushing up in these 3 areas.
Warren Buffett Says This Is How You Can Instantly Spot a Great Leader
The Oracle of Omaha says if you're hiring someone without this leadership trait, you want them lazy and dumb.
Big Tech, Tax Rollbacks, and the Minimum Wage: Where the Democratic Candidates Stand on 6 Big Business Issues
Twenty of the 23 Democratic candidates for President will highlight their proposed policies during two scheduled debates on June 26 and 27.
Bill Gates Just Revealed His Biggest Mistake Ever (And It Cost Microsoft a Stunning $400 Billion)
In a recent interview with venture capital firm Village Global, Bill Gates said that his biggest mistake at Microsoft cost his company $400 billion.
7 Surprising Things Microsoft Doesn't Want Employees To Do, Ranked From 'Got It, Totally Understandable' to Utter Shock and Surprise
When Microsoft moves, people watch. And sometimes it's quite surprising.
Being A Successful Leader Doesn't Mean You Always Get Your Way -- It's Actually The Exact Opposite
Some managers enjoy the power a little too much.
16 Great Books for Anyone Who Wants to Get Ahead in Life
Anyone who's serious about self-improvement, leadership and succeeding in life is a reader.
The Very Simple Key to Sales? Talk to Customers the Way They Want to Be Talked to
Sales is about one thing and one thing only: clear communication.
The 5 Best Ultraportable Laptops for Getting Work Done Remotely in 2019
Offering a combination of power, portability, and features, these five laptops are worth considering if you work remotely.
This New Feature of MacOS Is a Perfect Example of How Apple Makes Products That Just Work
It's probably the most Apple-like feature they've made for the Mac in a long time.
How Jen Rubio's Rolodex of Famous Friends Helped Her Grow Away Into a $300 Million Business
For first-time founders, there are a lot of unknowns. Jen Rubio of Away says to ask for help--and do so relentlessly.
How to Know in 5 Minutes if You Should Hire Someone
There's no time to waste on job candidates who aren't qualified or won't fit into your company. If you want to speed up the interviewing process, ask the right questions and watch out for these red flags.
Monday, June 24, 2019
7-Eleven Just Announced a New Service That Sounds Too Good to Be True
In an age of delivery, convenience stores are no longer convenient enough.
What's Worse than an Open Plan Office? Hint: It Rhymes With "Blot Desking"
Extensive peer-reviewed science reveals that these "flexible work arrangements" are a huge and horrible mistake.
So, You Want To Get Paid To Speak. Here's how.
There's all sorts of advice about how to be a better speaker, but advice about how to be a professional speaker is pretty dismal. Here are 8 steps to building a sustainable business as a professional speaker.
50 Great Quotes for Wedding Toasts--That Your Audience (Probably) Hasn't Already Heard
Here are great quotes that can pump up your speech.
3 Reasons Turning Off Your Devices and Opening a Book Will Improve Your Productivity
Entrepreneurs lead busy, stressful lives. Leaving everything behind and losing yourself in a read can be a great shot in the arm.
Harvard Psychologists Reveal the Real Reason We're All So Distracted
Research reveals that "mind wandering" is often the hidden source of distraction. Here are 3 ways to shift back to being fully present and engaged.
How to Know When It's Time to Change Your Company's Name
Changing the name of your business can be daunting -- but it can also boost your bottom line. Here's how to be sure a name change is the right move.
Why Bill Gates Says You Shouldn't Take Vacations or Weekends Off When Starting to Build Your Company
Gates stands by the sacrifices he made during his early days with Microsoft.
Google Rejected Employees' Plea to Reform Its Sexual Harassment Policy. Here's Why That Is a Big Mistake
You may know more than your shareholders, but ignore them at your own peril.
Should I Call a Therapist or a Life Coach?
There's a lot of confusion about the difference between therapists and life coaches.
5 Startup Costs Most Entrepreneurs Forget to Plan For (Until It's Almost Too Late)
Before you finalize your startup plan, make sure you include some less obvious (but all too real) expenses.
New Study of 20,000 People: Do Just 2 Hours of This a Week and You'll Be Healthier and Happier
Nature is a powerful wellness booster, but how much time outdoors is enough?
How to Build a More Inclusive Workplace Culture This Pride Month (and Beyond)
Some of the world's most interesting people are those out on the margins. Businesses can take the opportunity during Pride Month to bring everybody under what should be a very inclusive tent.
How to Deliver Employee Feedback Most Effectively
Use this four-part feedback formula to elevate employee performance.
5 Tips for Scheduling Meetings That Respect Everyone's Time
Employee engagement surveys show that unproductive meetings drive employees away. These tips will help you reverse that trend.
Want to be More Satisfied With Your Life? New Research Says to Do This for 2 Hours a Week
When you're satisfied in your life, you're more productive, a better employee or manager, and
The 1 Meeting Every Leader Needs to Make Time For
Why not find your team's strengths and weaknesses while making people feel validated, too?
Success is Hard Because You Overcomplicate It. Keep Your Strategy Simple with These 7 Questions
Entrepreneurs who overthink their strategy tend not to act on it. Keep it simple with these seven questions to grow your business successfully.
6 Ways to Conduct a Successful Job Search That Won't Exhaust You, According to a LinkedIn Career Expert
No one looks forward to the process of finding a new job. Now you can at least make it less tiresome.
Everything You Need to Know About Installment Accounts and How They Affect Your Credit
Confused about this term on your credit report? Here's what you need to know.
7 Surprising Things That Will Make Your Resume Stand Out From The Crowd
You have 7.4 seconds to make a good first impression--follow these tips to create a second-look worthy resume.
19 Actual Interview Questions Google, Apple, Facebook, and Other Tech Companies Ask
Chances are, they'll ask you about failure. Here's how you should respond.
The Simple Mistake You're Making in Delivering Feedback That You Can Fix Today
It's the difference between assuming and learning.
5 Questions to Ask Before Rebranding Your Business
Businesses owners often think that a new logo or website will fix their branding problems, but they won't.
Do You Hate Your Job? If You Answer 'Yes' to These 5 Questions, You Should Definitely Quit ASAP
If your answer to most of these is "yes," it's nearly time to walk out the door.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
5 Things Employees Wish They Had Time For
Employees often feel overworked. If their bosses didn't push them to max capacity, however, what would they do with the extra time?
An Incredible Story of a Man Who Uses Creativity To Change America.
3D, advertising, creativity, parkland, Manuel Oliver, Alma, Cannes
American Airlines Just Made a Shocking Admission That'll Make Passengers Truly Worried (If They Weren't Already)
Even employees at Southwest are worried about American.
The Surprising Career Benefits of a Good Night's Sleep, According to a New Study
This new study will open your eyes on the power of shut-eye.
Bill Gates Just Confessed His Greatest Ever Mistake (He Still Hasn't Got Over It)
Even if it's there in front of your eyes, you still may not see it because of how you think.
Barbara Corcoran Has a Big Interview Pet Peeve. She'll Pass Over Anyone Who Does It.
How to make a good impression in a short 20-minute interview.
Two Senior Amazon Executives Just Totally Contradicted Each Other (This Is a Little Ugly)
If only companies could be sure of what they're doing. Especially tech companies.
'McDonald's' Versus 'Burger King?' A Massive New 388-Page Report Says It's Not Even Close. ('Wendy's' Isn't Even On the List)
Not even close, as in 18 times more.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Bill Gates and MIT Have Predicted the World's Next 10 Big Innovations. Here's What They All Have in Common
From robot dexterity to vegan burgers and custom cancer vaccines.
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says Do These 5 Things Every Day
How hard can this be? There are only five of them.
Coca-Cola Is Launching a Huge Assault On Something You Never Imagined (It's Already Working)
This is a little mind-boggling.
McDonald's Just Insulted Thousands Of Customers And They're Really Not Happy
Big corporations often do things that they hope not everyone sees.
Ed Sheeran Is the Most Successful Touring Musician in History Because He Does This 1 Simple Thing. (Everyone Else Does the Opposite)
He does just one thing. And he does it over and over and over and over and over...
Tips for Taming Anxiety from the Remarkably Successful Co-Founder of SoulCycle
Do you find yourself suffering from anxiety? Consider these tips from SoulCycle co-founder Julie Rice.
Science Says the Most Successful Kids Have Parents Who do These 3 Things
The topic of parenting is widely studied by researchers, so there's plenty of advice for those who want to do the best job raising children that they can.
The 7 Business Books You Told Yourself You'd Read, but Actually Should This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to plan a trip and grab a few books. Here are seven that should be on every entrepreneur's "must read" list.
Here's What to Do When You Make Your First Million, According to a Silicon Valley Financial Planner
Read this before you buy that Porsche.
American, Delta and United Made $757 Million Selling This 1 Simple Thing. (Only Problem: Passengers Hate It)
And if they didn't, they'd have to pay more taxes. Welcome to the airline industry in 2019.
Bitcoin Soars Past $10,000 Again. Should You Have FOMO?
The cryptocurrency really might be too legit to quit.
Friday, June 21, 2019
The 47 Reasons Why It's Smarter to Work From Home
For employers, work-from-home means higher productivity. For employees, it means a better quality of life.
Cryptocurrency Desperately Needs a Design Makeover. Facebook's Libra Might Fix That
Unlike other coins, Libra meets you where you are.
How to Be a Better Problem Solver (and Help Your Team Get Better, Too)
A wise leader collects information and selects the critical few or the key priorities.
A Study of Executive Teams Reveals 4 Powerful Ways to Achieve Your Goals
Set goals, choose strategy, monitor progress, and develop talent.
Inc. Uncensored: The Secrets of Successful VCs
In an all-interview episode, Inc. editors talk to Andreessen Horowitz's Scott Kupor, Schmidt's Naturals founder Jaime Schmidt, and Branson Zipline founder Craig Combs.
6 Ways to Prepare for the Gig Economy While Enhancing Your Current Career
Even if you feel safe today as a full-time employee, you should start thinking like a gig employee to assure your future.
You're Going to Need More Than One Great Idea
Product licensing expert Stephen Key shares his recipe for success.
This Expert CEO Shares How to Bring Employees Together, Even When They're Located Apart
With different cultures in different time zones, it's not easy to manage a company with locations across the world. This CEO has been doing it her whole career, and shares the secrets to her success.
These 4 Ancient Tips From Martial Arts Can Build Confidence in You and Your Team
Cultivating confidence can seem like a daunting task, but there are 4 strategies will help anyone who wants a boost.
This American Billionaire Is Joining the State Department. Why That's Good News for Entrepreneurs
Serial software entrepreneur Keith Krach is confirmed as the new Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment, among other positions. After building billion dollar companies DocuSign and Ariba, Krach is determined to use his transformational leadership to enhance American diplomacy and economic efforts.
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Introduce AI Into Your Marketing Execution
Artificial intelligence is an exciting development, but marketers should not rely on it too heavily.
7 Steps to a Cohesive Brand Content Strategy
Are you making the biggest mistake most marketers make? Here's how to avoid it.
Former WeWork Executives Are Suing the Company for Discrimination, Ahead of its IPO
The lawsuits against the co-working company range from gender and age discrimination to sexual harassment.
Tesla Just Unveiled a Video Game For Its Car and It's Proof That Elon Musk is Smarter Than the Rest of Us
The company unveiled its Tesla Arcade and is inviting even non-Tesla owners to experience it by visiting one of the company's showrooms this month.
3 Steps to Negotiate More Vacation Time
Don't let another summer pass without getting the long, burnout-busting vacation you've been dreaming of.
You Don't Have to Say Yes to Everything. Here's How to Focus on the Right Opportunities
An opportunity is good for you only if it engages the specific influence and growth you've consciously decided you want.
Grief Can Feel Unbearable When You're Trying Run a Business. Here Are 3 Ways to Cope
When dealing with grief, even the simplest tasks can seem impossible for a business owner.
What You Do in the Morning Can Increase Your Income
Studies consistently demonstrate that what you do when you wake up can have a direct effect on your income.
McDonald's Is Quietly Testing a New Service That'll Completely Change Customers' Experience
I don't know about this. I suspect some will think the stated reason isn't the real one.
6 Ways to Get Rid of Workplace Gossip Instantly
Gossip destroys morale. One way to defeat it is through 'positive gossip.'
The Difference Between Debt Settlement and Bankruptcy and How to Decide Which to Use
Here's everything you need to know so you can start getting your finances in check.
5 Traits of a Master Salesperson, According to Kevin O'Leary
Kevin O'Leary is the celebrity entrepreneur best known for being on 'Shark Tank.' Here are his 5 tips on how to become a great salesperson.
8 of America's Most Pet-Friendly Offices and the Dogs That Call Them Home
These companies ensure that their employees' beloved pets thrive during the workday.
Apple's Top Leaders Use This Simple Presentation Hack to Make Their Slides Instantly Memorable
Steve Jobs began using this presentation formula long before it caught on.
According to This Well-Known Tech CEO, These 2 Qualities Make all the Difference in an Employee
SAP's CEO Bill McDermott shares his thoughts on his company's culture and what makes teams successful.
Smartphones May Cause 'Horns' in the Skulls of Regular Users, Research Shows
No, it's not a joke. Researchers found disturbing changes in some people's skulls.
Salesforce Asks This 6 Word Question in Every Interview. Is It Terribly Clever or Just Terrible? (Plus 7 Other Brilliant Questions)
"What is the compensation you expect?"
Thursday, June 20, 2019
7 Signs Your Product Designer is Underperforming
If you think good product designers are expensive, you should look at the cost of bad product designers.
What to Do When People Won't Stop Asking You to Volunteer
There are at least six power moves to make when pressure to participate is overwhelming.
This 1 Mindset Shift Is Key to Growing Your E-Commerce Business
When you run an e-commerce business your partnership with selling platforms like Amazon, Google or Facebook will drive your long term success. How you approach working with them matters.
The 4-Second Method For Creative Problem-Solving (Yes, I Said 4 Seconds)
Sometimes, you just need to look at the problem for what it really is.
Google Just Announced It Has a Truly Unbelievable New Mission. I Don't Quite Believe It
When a company sounds too positive, it's best to be suspicious.
Here's When To Use a Personal Loan Rather Than a Credit Card
Credit cards aren't always the best choice.
2 Signs That Instantly Identify Someone With Bad Leadership Skills
The very traits we thought led to leadership success no longer hold true, according to research.
The 5 Disciplines of Leadership Excellence
Developing these areas will help you build consistent, repeatable excellence.
MBA Applications Are Fading, And These Are The 3 Trends Responsible
These millennial trends have universities rethinking their MBA Programs.
Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec: 6 Things You Must Do When You Travel
Shark Tank's Robert Herjavec breaks down his travel routine, and how he survives long hours on the road.
New Study Says If You Hire Salespeople, You May be Prone to Hiring Liars
Selling is part of industries including tech, finance, consulting, and more. Hiring practices must protect companies from the tendency to hire liars.
10 Years Ago, 'Sheer Blinding Magic' Launched Big Gay Ice Cream. Now, It's a Massively Popular Business
Pride Month marks the 10th anniversary of the company, whose eyebrow-raising name and kitschy, inclusive brand have won it legions of fans.
People Laughed When She Wanted to Take On a Common (but Totally Embarrassing) Problem. Now She Has a $400 Million Business
Suzy Batiz started Poo-Pourri with $25,000 and a goal to rid the world of bathroom odor. Her company is now worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
The 1 Mistake Almost All Speakers Make, According to a Brilliant Stanford Lecturer and TED Speaker
Answer these 3 questions right from the start.
6 Fascinating Things You Didn't Know About Slack
With the popular workplace chat service going public, here are some little-known details on its backstory.
Slack Goes Public With a Reference Price of $26 Per Share. That's Probably Way Too Low
Slack will pay $22 million advisory fees. A traditional IPO could cost three times as much.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The 1 Thing You Really, Really Need to Know About Price Negotiations
It's the most important part of any sales process and yet almost everyone does it exactly backwards, which means fewer sales, less profits, and more customer support hassles.
3 Keys to Supporting Your Wellness
You may not have the time (or the budget) for personalized spa treatments in Phuket, but that doesn't mean you can't make your wellness a priority.
How to Use Your Personal Brand to Build Trust in Your Startup
You can't expect your business to grow if consumers don't trust you. Show them that they can by boosting your personal brand in these three ways.
The 4-Step Process to Prepare Your Company for Global Expansion
Ready to go big instead of staying home? Here's how your business can travel without becoming the proverbial ugly American.
Here's What 1 of Tech's Top CEOs Says About Being More Productive
It's no surprise people like to work for a boss like this
Fun and Educational Summer Activities: Enrollment for Apple Camp 2019 Is Now Open
You can sign your kids up at your local Apple Stp
Want a Great Hire? Watch to See If They Do This 1 Thing in the Interview
It's a huge tipoff that they want success for you as much as for themselves.
This 1 Part of Your LinkedIn Profile Is As Important as Your Cover Letter
Your LinkedIn summary story is as important as your cover letter. Yet, too many LinkedIn users rely on generic summaries that won't tell recruiters and would-be managers and clients anything about why you are perfect for the job.
Google Says the Best Bosses in the World Do These 10 Things
If your company can train and promote managers who do these 10 things, you'll build trust and inspire your people to become the best versions of themselves.
4 Ways to Deal With Burnout as an Entrepreneur
All entrepreneurs experience burnout at one point or another. The key is to catch it early, and work to prevent it in the future.
A 100-Year Google Study Will Reveal the Future of Work. Follow Their 4 Steps to Uncover It at Your Company
Google's People Innovation Lab is every company's dream. Get the 80 for 20 output with a lot less resources.
How Toxic Is Your Workplace Exactly? Quite Toxic If These 6 Things Keep Showing Up
How will we protect our children from being exposed to the elements we see here?
Draymond Green Is a Three-Time NBA Champion and Super Successful Entrepreneur--Here's How
Draymond Green is a three-timeNBA champion, a three-time NBA All-Star, player for the Golden State Warriors (won NBA championship in 2015, 2016, 2018)
Guy Kawasaki, Silicon Valley Marketing Guru and Venture Capitalist, Says These 4 Books Will Change Your Life
As one of the original members of Apple's Macintosh team in the 1980s, Guy Kawasaki sayshe survived working for Steve Jobs--twice.
How This Fashion Entrepreneur Found Success By Designing Only 8 Pieces and Pushing Sustainability
The founder of the eponymous Misha Nonoo opens up about her evolving business model.
How To Talk to Your Teenager About Money (Even If You're Not an Expert)
Here are the best lessons to touch on to help your teenager develop strong money skills.
3 Essential Steps to Keeping Your Mind Sharp
Cognitive decline and dementia affect large numbers of Americans later in life. Dr. Julia Samton explains the steps you should be taking now to keep your brain sharp.
Uh-Oh. Study Shows New College Grads Overestimate Their Own Earning Power by 23 Percent
Business majors are the most deluded of all.
LinkedIn Made a List of the 8 Most Common Interview Questions. Starting Next Week It Will Help You Answer Them
"What is your greatest weakness?" Soon you'll know just what to say.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
3 Talent-Building Behaviors That Will Help You Become a Better Leader
Focus on the strengths, safety and goals of your team.
6 Ways to Control Your Schedule At Work Without Resorting to 'No'
How to really help others at work without jeopardizing your own results and your career. Sometimes you just have to say no.
Think Your Small Business Can't Afford Polished Social Media? Actually, You Can't Afford NOT To Have It.
Technology is changing the way small businesses communicate with their customers. With the right plan, you can create dynamic, compelling social media content on a budget.
1 Simple Brain Trick That Can Help You Overcome Self Doubt Forever
Studies show that self-talk has a huge impact on your experiences. You just need to change a few words.
When to Pay Attention to the Message Your Fortune Cookie Reveals
And when to know that the wisdom comes from inside you.
Try the 90 Percent Rule to Make Swift, Guilt-Free Decisions in Any Situation
This decision-making framework works every time, even if it seems kinda ruthless.
3 Steps to Transform Any Gathering From Meh to Meaningful
We crave genuine connection and real conversation, yet the way we plan events usually discourages both.
Bringing Empathy to Business Could Be as Simple as Sharing Dinner
Empathy directly relates to companies' financial performance. Here's how leaders can cultivate it -- and inspire a compassionate and successful culture.
Target Brings a White Collar Benefit to Retail--Even for Part-Time Employees
It's a perverse rule of business--the more money you earn the more benefits you get, leaving those with the least resources the least help. Target is changing that.
WeWork Has an Office Design Business. Take a Look at One of Its First Customers
Healthcare startup Oscar recently hired the firm to build its new New York City headquarters.
How This Entrepreneur Built a 7-Figure Business Out of a $45,000 Blunder
Paying an unexpectedly large bill for a shipment gone awry was not how Tonya Dalton planned to launch her business.
If You Answer Yes to This 1 Question, You're a Much Better Boss Than You Realize
Consider this to be a great way tot raise your own leadership bar.
5 Situations When Contributing To a Savings Account Is the Best Financial Move
Sometimes investing in stocks or property isn't the best decision. Here's how to tell.
Guest Shark Matt Higgins Reveals His Biggest 'Shark Tank' Pet Peeves
Investor and 'Shark Tank' guest judge Matt Higgins has heard his fair share of pitches -- both good and bad. Here are the tactics that drive him crazy.
Even Brené Brown Gets Nervous With Public Speaking. Here Are Her 3 Tricks for Calming Nerves
Public speaking, whether a presentation to your manager or C-Suite or a startup pitch for investors, is nerve-wracking. Bren Brown says to do this.
This Radical Update Might Be the Best Feature of the Next iPhone, Even Though You'll Hate it at First
While it's just a rumor at this point, here's why removing the Lightning port in favor of USB-C on the next iPhone would be the best move for everyone.
A Hedge Fund Just Bought Barnes & Noble. Here's the Stunning Change Every Customer Should Expect
If you haven't visited a B&N in a while, you might want to soon.
The 11 Hidden and Insanely Stupid Reasons that Most Companies Have WAY Too Many Meetings
Business meetings are known productivity toilets, so why are there still so many of them?
Google Spent Years On Its Secret Plan to Dominate This $140 Billion Industry, and It's Totally Brilliant
The plan is brilliant. The execution, of course, remains to be seen.
Monday, June 17, 2019
A Cryptocurrency Is About to Be Used Around the World, and It's Not Bitcoin
Use of the third-biggest crypto would be virtually invisible, but very real nonetheless.
In-N-Out Is About To Get a Big New Competitor. There Is, Though, a Little Problem
This could get very ugly.
Why You Should Care Less About Your Business If You Want It to Succeed
Only 10 percent of startups are successful. Make sure yours is one of them.
3 Things Your Startup Needs to Get Right If You Want to Succeed
First, think of every single way you're likely to fail.
7 Things Every Leader Should Say to Make Employees Feel Appreciated
Your team works hard every day; acknowledge their efforts sincerely and often.
Google's Former HR Head Spent a Decade Observing High-Performing Employees. He Noticed They Did 2 Things Differently
How Google helped groom new hires into becoming top performers.
Hundreds of U.S. Businesses Urge Trump Not to Expand China Tariffs
The White House has threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $300 billion worth of products.
Watch: An Exclusive, 360 Tour of Lockheed Martin's Innovation Lab
The Lockheed Martin Center for Innovation conducts experiments in communications, logistics, surveillance, defense and homeland security. The Center provides both a physical and virtual portal into the vast network of Lockheed Martin laboratories, research centers and engineering facilities.
4 Pitfalls of Poor Business Travel Planning
Business travel can be rewarding, yet it comes with pitfalls that make the trip stressful. Here's 4 common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
In His Commencement Speech at Stanford, Apple's Tim Cook Urged Graduates To Do This 1 Thing
AppleCEO Tim Cook said in his commencement speech at Stanford University that the tech industry is becoming known for the belief that "you can claim credit without accepting responsibility."
VC Fred Wilson on 'Secrets Of Sand Hill Road'
You could teach an MBA or undergraduate course on capital raising for entrepreneurs with these three books.
7 Reasons Patients Lie to Their Therapist (And How to Be More Honest)
Surveys show most patients aren't honest with their therapists.
4 Ways to Make Meetings Shorter
Most teams have to meet to keep work moving ahead, but that doesn't mean you should spend all day in there.
Target Suffers Pair of Outages and It's a Reminder We're All Just 1 Technology Fail Away From Chaos
After a series of outages affected Target Stores worldwide, we're reminded that we're increasingly dependent on technology for our daily lives. Here's what happens when it fails.
Want to Finally Wake Up Fully Rested? Eat These 6 Foods Before Bed
There's no need to pop a sleeping pill when you can just have a tasty snack.
Richard Branson: You Don't Have to Quit Your Job to Start a Business. I Didn't
Can't go all in on your dream? That's probably a good thing, according to the Virgin founder (and science).
Avoid a Costly Trademark 'War of Words' With a Strong Trademark. Here's What You Need to Know
Your brand means everything to you. Have you protected it with a strong trademark? Here's what small business owners need to know.
A 56-Year Study Says 1 Overlooked Thing Is Crucial for Your Child's Success (Tests Can't Measure It)
A Nobel Prize winner studied the 56-year old Perry Preschool Project -- and unearthed a gem.
Warren Buffett Says 1 Decision in Life Separates Successful People from All The Rest
The Oracle of Omaha has dished out plenty of wisdom. This one may be one of his best.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Talked Steve Jobs and Making a Difference in His Eye-Opening Stanford Commencement Speech
As Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested to the Stanford Class of 2019, be different and leave something worthy.
LinkedIn's Top Interview Questions to Assess Soft Skills Are Here (You Can Use Them Too)
Don't wing it. Use these pre-made questions from LinkedIn to standardize interviews and assess soft skills objectively.
How to Stay Sane When Your Boss is a Micro-Manager
Someone constantly telling you what to do, and how to do it is demotivating, demeaning and kills productivity.
These are The 4 Most Powerful Words You Can Use to Influence People
Help your customer understand what you expect from them by using these four magic words
This Drum Company Has Hardly Changed Since Lincoln Was President. Now It Serves the World's Best Musicians
The former toymaker Noble & Cooley once sent its drums into the Civil War. Now it sends them onto concert stages and into studios with some of the world's most discriminating musicians.
This Endurance Athlete Set a Guinness World Record. Here's His Foolproof Technique for Mental Focus
You can use it anywhere, anytime.
All 50 U.S. States, Ranked By How Fun They Are. (Sorry, West Virginia)
Of all the rankings on all the Internet, this is probably the one you don't want your state to rank last on. But somebody has to.
Sunday, June 16, 2019
The 8 Types of Out-of-Office Messages, and How to Choose the Right One for You
There is a surprising variety of OOO messages but the best ones might be just the facts -- or none at all.
Transform Internal Communication by Making This Important Change
Why you need to stop distributing news and do this instead
Time Is Money: How to Become a Time Billionaire
Wealth isn't just dictated by the amount of money in your bank account; it also has to do with how you spend your time.
Want to Be Happy and Healthy? Science Says Do This 1 Pleasurable Thing (For About 17 Minutes Per Day)
Your choice, actually: 17 minutes a day, or two hours all at once.
I Went To An Amazon Go Store and This Was the Smartest, Creepiest Part (No, It's Not the Surveillance)
I wondered what it would feel like. It wasn't quite what I expected.
American Airlines Just Slipped Out Some Truly Bad News For Passengers (Southwest Wasn't Far Behind)
This is becoming a habit. What's up?
Here's How Much Sleep You Need to Be Productive at Work, According to Science
You know how much you're supposed to get. Here's how much less productive you are when you don't get enough.
Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Both Fired Him. Then, This Entrepreneur Made an Eye-Opening Decision
Zero-for-two if you look at it that way. But still on his feet.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
3 Reasons to Keep Your Day Job While Growing an E-commerce Business
Growing a side hustle into a full-blown business takes time. There is great value in keeping your corporate day job while you're expanding your e-commerce business into a success.
On My First Father's Day Without My Father: Reflecting on What Dad Taught Me About Business
Dad's advice was some of the best I ever received.
Brands Love To Adopt Father's Day As Their Own. But Then Budweiser Did Something Truly Different
Sometimes, you can look past the brand and see something very good.
This New iPadOS Feature Is Easy to Miss, But It's a Killer Productivity Tool
Among the many improvements for your iPad, Apple's announcement last week includedan easy-to-overlook feature that will superchargeyour productivity.
How Far Should You Push Yourself? Precisely This Far, Says Science
Entrepreneurs can think they're invincible. There is, though, apparently a limit.
American Airlines and United Failed To Hit Their Targets. There Was 1 Stunning Difference That'll Surprise Passengers
Customers look at airlines from one perspective. How those airlines incentivize their managers, however, might surprise.
Netflix's New Prank Show (with Stranger Thing Star Gaten Matarazzo) Torments an Already Vulnerable Population
This is not only a bad idea; this is a cruel idea.
13 Ways to Spot a Creep and What It Says About Your Judgment, According to Science
Get this wrong and it negatively affects hiring decisions, relationships, and your social behavior.
My Dad Had 3 Rules for Life and Business That Helped Me Become a Better Entrepreneur
Getting advice from the people that care the most about your success is all you need
Why Laziness is Not Why You Procrastinate (Your Emotions Are)
Overcoming procrastination isn't so much about completing tasks. In reality, it's about something much more personal.
Dads Offer Unexpected Business Advice
Dads have a lot to teach you about life and growth. If you're looking carefully, they have some smart business practices you should follow, too.
With 1 Brilliant Move, Delta Air Lines Just Showed the Secret to Turning Good Deeds Into Great Business
Here's the trick to doing well by doing good.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Elon Musk's Management Advice Is So Freakin' Brilliant That I Threw Away 37 Business Books
Musk is as innovative as a management theorist as he is an inventor and business owner. Who knew?
Elizabeth Warren Wants to Dole Out $7 Billion in Grants to Minority Entrepreneurs
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren proposed new legislation Friday aimed at closing the startup capital gap in America.
Chewy's Co-Founder and Former CEO Explains How the Startup Went From Zero to a $8.7 Billion Public Company
Ryan Cohen explains what helped drive the pet products company's astronomical growth.
Why Perks and Benefits Don't Make a Winning Culture
Every business leader looks for signals that turn culture into their competitive advantage. Many required actions are counter-intuitive.
10 Online Businesses You Can Start NOW
10 Online Businesses You Can Start NOW: No startup capital required.
These 6 Companies Found Unique Ways to Help Employees Pay Off Their Student Loan Debt
With the national student debt at an all-time high, these companies have taken it upon themselves to help their workers dig out.
New Abortion Laws Could Hurt States' Local Economies and Startups. Here's Why
Prominent companies and founders have condemned the laws. But that's just the beginning.
The Trump Administration's Newest Health Care Rule Could Shake Up Small Business Benefits Nationwide
The rule makes health reimbursement arrangement plans more accessible to small businesses beginning in 2020.
New Report Says Facebook Has a Secretive Blockchain Project, With Uber, Visa and MasterCard On Board
Uber, MasterCard, Visa and other big companies have reportedly signed on to Facebook's blockchain efforts
Middle Aged and Feeling Bored and Stuck? This Neuroscientist Has a 3-Step Plan to Start Feeling Excited About Life Again
Science works way better than buying a shiny, red sports car.
How to Improve Customer Relationships With Brand Authenticity
Be open, honest and true with your customers to foster strong relationships.
Here are the Top 5 iPhone Accessories for Dad This Father's Day
Whether Dad is a certified tech-expert, or has no idea what the difference is between WhatsApp and SnapChat, these are the best iPhone accessories this Father's Day.
Ethics Is a Bigger Issue for Early Stage Companies, Study Finds. Here's Why
Maturing companies take risks, partner and experiment, but they do one key thing to keep control.
6 (More) Simple Ways To Be an Exceptional Leader
How exceptional leaders differentiate themselves from great leaders comes down to just a few, simple qualities.
Why Job Postings for "Satisfactory Performers at Okay Companies" Should Be the New Normal
Forget "coding ninjas" and people with "passion," let' just get the job done.
The Most Exceptional, In-Touch Leaders Can Spot These 3 Types of Employees
Being an in-touch leader means being in-touch with these 3 groups of employees.
Here's Tony Robbins' Advice on How to Dramatically Improve Your Communication Skills
This may be the key to boosting your communication powers.
The Common Thread Between Fatherhood and Entrepreneurship Will Inspire You
This Father's Day, I take a close look at how fatherhood actually plays out for the employees in our startup.
The Perfect Father's Day Gift? Paid Paternity Leave
Parenting is the job of parents, not only mothers. As more women continue to work after childbirth, companies need to offer paternity leave.
Daymond John Thinks You Must Do These 5 Things To Be Successful
Daymond John is the celebrity entrepreneur best known for being a judge on 'Shark Tank' and founding the clothing company Fubu.Photo Credits:Eric McCandless / ContributorPatrick Harbron / Contributor
These Are the 6 Most Annoying Facebook Posts. You've Probably Done All of Them
Your Facebook friends will thank you to just stop.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Uber Just Made a Shocking Revelation That'll Make Many Customers Shed Tears (Of One Kind Or Another)
Who'd have ever thought it would come to this?
The Death of Vanity Metrics: Blessing or Curse?
Vanity metrics look great on paper, but are often viewed as elementary data meant to cater to the ego.
Google Now Says It Isn't Trying to Kill Your Ad-Blockers. It Just Wants Them To Respect Your Privacy
After an outrage from developers and users, the company now clarifies that it isn't opposed to ad-blocking extensions, but it still plans to move ahead with changes that make it harder.
Uber and Lyft Suggest New Benefits for Drivers, But Still Want Them to Be Classified as Contractors
Uber and Lyft have are considering offering new benefits such as a base pay to workers, but onlyif the companies can continue labeling them as independent contractors.
I Saw These 7 Words Written on a Wall at Facebook's HQ. It's the Cure for Procrastination
The writing is on the wall -- it's time for procrastination to end.
Positive Leaders: 7 Traits of Emotional Intelligence They Practice Daily
This week, consider building up your emotional intelligence in any of these seven ways.
The Founder of Drone Racing League Explains Why His Company Succeeded Where Others Failed
The Drone Racing League is the global professional circuit for drone racing. Founder Nicholas Horbaczewski re-tells how his company pioneered a sport where many others had failed.
These 5 Toxic Behaviors Destroy Friendships. How Many Are You Guilty Of?
Damaging a friendship can be easier than you think.
5 Reasons Apple's Product Announcements are so Much Better Than Everyone Else's
At Apple's recent developer's conference, there were five lessons for anyone who gives public presentations.
Here's Why Reporters Don't Respond to Your Emails
For companies and entrepreneurs interested in the media relations part of public relations, they must get to know the reporters who cover their industry. That's how to build relationships with reporters.
Check Out the Lavish Pet Perks at America's 12 Most Dog-Friendly Companies
Want your fur baby to be welcome (and pampered) at work? Get a job at these companies.
Why Startups and Local Communities Are Making Controversial Abortion Laws a Business Issue
Prominent companies and entrepreneurial celebrities have condemned the laws, which are already taking a toll on startups and business communities in certain states.
Walmart Just Revealed an Eye-Opening Statistic That Could Change Everything You Think About Walmart
The number is $1,500. The context could change everything.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
How the Blockchain is Disrupting Marketing
The Blockchain marketing technology landscape is expanding daily.
Mark Zuckerberg Made a Beginner's Mistake that Could Leave Facebook on the Ropes
As you make your plans, look at them as some other person could. Because
Billionaire Goes Rogue, Admits Public Policy Not Public Schools Destroyed the Middle Class
Venture capitalist Nick Hanauer points out the obvious: Low wages create and sustain poverty, not lousy schools.
This Might Be The Real Reason Millennial Workers Seem Entitled
Student debt is contributing to the impression thatMillennials act entitled. Here's how to turn their pressure to earn into pressure to learn.
Will Dropbox's New Redesign Keep Me As A Customer...Or Drive Me Away?
dropbox, microsoft, google, slack, zoom, adobe, microsoft office, microsoft teams, microsoft onedrive, onedrive, google g suite, g suite, google cloud, google drive, cloud, drive, salesforce
She Had One Would-Be Acquirer Leave Her at the Altar. But Then Unilever Came Knocking With $500 Million
Founder Victoria Tsai says her San Francisco-based skin-care startup Tatcha was inspired by modern-day geishas in Japan.
How To Avoid Killing Your Business By Cutting Out This Toxic Trait
In order to thrive, employees need trust and encouragement from upper management. Employee development and growth contribute to the productivity and momentum of the company as a whole, and micromanaging can be the source of stagnation.
How to Align Your Personal Goals With Organizational Goals and Excel at Work
Any goal you set at work must ladder up to one of the company's stated higher-level goals. Here's how to figure out what you should be working on.
If You Sleep Less Than 7 Hours a Night, New Science Says You Might Need a Few Simple Things to Stay Healthy
If you're a warrior who can operate on six hours or less, you may still be lacking some key things.
Facebook Wants to Do Something Totally Unexpected: Pay You for Your Data
The company plans to pay someusers for access to information about everything they do on their smartphone, including the features and other apps they use.
The New Billion-Dollar Reason Why Northern Virginia Will Be the Next Tech Startup Hot Spot
Virginia Tech's new Innovation Campus, in addition to Amazon's HQ2, is expected to attract new talent to the area and boost funding for local companies.
The Best Way to Manage Cash Flow Proves Elusive: Survey
The Best Way to Manage Cash Flow Proves Elusive, According to Kabbage Survey
Fake Video of Mark Zuckerberg Tests Facebook's Doctored Video Policies
Facebook's policies are put to the test, as a fake video now targets its CEO.
Here's How to Unleash Creativity at Your Next Meeting
Stop talking. And give everyone the chance to draw.
These Are the 25 Best Dog-Friendly Companies in the United States (Surprise: Amazon, Uber, and Google Are on the List)
If you work for Amazon, Airbnb, Uber, Salesforce, Google, or other companies on Rover's list,National Take Your Dog to Work Day can be every day.
The Simple and Effective Secret to Leadership Excellence
Greatness doesn't mean you have to swing for the fences.
How to Create an Irresistible Value Proposition
Show your current customers and potential leads what you're working on.
How to Create Mental Space
You do not have to go on vacation or to the spa. Here's how to find everyday peace.
My Company Raised Nearly $500 Million. It Has Taught Me When to Say 'No' to Funding
From investors to partners and even customers, sometimes it's just not worth it.
Dropbox Just Announced a Major Redesign That You're Going to Love Until You Realize it Has A Fatal Flaw
The company's latest update brings much-anticipated integrations with productivity software, but there's a cost that affects how you control your personal information online.
4 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
There's no need to power through when you can use your brain and glide.
Want To Be Happily Married? Expert Counselors Just Revealed 8 Things You're Doing Wrong
When marriage counselors finally reveal what they see, it's sobering.
Harvard Study: Doing 1 Thing Well (That Most Stink At) Will Dramatically Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Improving EQ doesn't require lots of IQ, just intentionality and this powerful tactic.
You Should Do Less For More Impact, According to the Innovators
Pyer Moss founder Kerby Jean-Raymond and business guru Jim Collins both know one thing: Genius takes time. Here's why you should put quality over quantity
Want to Be a Great Manager? Research Says Do This, and Your People are 3 Times as Likely to be Engaged
The manager/employee relationship is sacred. It's critical to leadership, development, success, productivity, work/life balance, and joy at work.
This Advice From One of Golf's Top CEOs Will Inspire You to Rewrite Your Startup's Mission Statement
The words you use to describe your company must be strategic, tactical and precise.
The 1 Thing to Do Tonight to Have a Better Workday Tomorrow, According to New Research
Want to change your workdays? Start by tweaking your evenings.
The 4 Questions You Need to Answer in Everything You Write
No matter what you write -- blog post, marketing copy, media pitch, LinkedIn article -- you need to answer certain questions for the reader.
Private Companies Want to Take You to Outer Space. Here's How Close They Are to Doing It
The long-promised launch of manned flights is nearing realization.
Nest Just Sent Out This Email and It's a Reminder of Why People Just Don't Trust Google
Nest is now sending marketing emails for Google products, in the surest sign that it is officially dead as an independent brand and product.
Forget Living In The Moment. Jeff Bezos Organizes His Time So That He Lives 2 To 3 Years Out
Tony Robbins also agrees with Bezos that this is the best way to grow your business.
Jeff Bezos Says People With High Intelligence Do This 1 Thing Often. (Now, Amazon Just Proved His Point)
It's one thing to say 'have the courage to change your mind.' It's another thing to actually do it.
Starbucks Just Made a Huge Announcement That'll Truly Change Customers' Experience (It'll Take 250 Happy Customers For It To Work)
If this works, your Starbucks will never be the same again.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
This 1 Feature of iOS 13 Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Why Apple is Different Than Google or Facebook
This 1 Feature of iOS 13 Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Why Apple is Different Than Google or Facebook
Science Says This Is How Stress Kills Your Motivation
If you need more drive, inflammation is the enemy.
How To Get The Board You Need As Your Company Grows
How To Get The Board You Need As Your Company Grows. And the right board changes as you grow
This is the Top Workplace for Working Parents, According to a Survey of Over 400,000 (Hint: It's Not Google)
Being a successful leader at work depends on a quality work/life balance; companies that support working parents are more productive and happier.
A 71-Year Boston University Study Says Doing This 1 Dead-Simple Thing Is the Key to Happiness
Don't feel daunted -- being much happier is more in your control than you think.
Rushing Around to Lessons and Activities Won't Make Your Kid Smarter. Science Says This 1 Simple Activity Will
All you need to help your kids reach their potential is lots and lots of words.
How Big Ass Fans Used Transparency to Keep Every Employee on Board During the Recession
Carey Smith is the founder of Big Ass Fans, a company that manufactures fans for massive spaces. In 2017 he sold the company for $500 million.
Why Facebook's Biggest Problem Isn't Fake News or Privacy, It's Mark Zuckerberg
Despite a series of scandals and increased regulatory and congressional pressure, the biggest problem facing Facebook is that of its true believer founder and CEO.
Sometimes Technology IS the Problem
The Wall Street Journal thinks employees who reject new technology are a problem. The real problem is poorly-designed bloatware that makes work miserable and damages employee health.
Here's Why Just 1 Percent Improvement Should Be Your Biggest Goal
The Japanese practice of Kaizen helps factories run better. It works for self-improvement too.
There's a 3-Step Guide to Startup Success--and the Meatless Protein Industry Is Following It Perfectly
Step 1: Choose a red-hot market.
Google Supposedly Made $4.7 Billion From This 1 Free Thing, and It's Totally Brilliant. (Or Else Just Plain Wrong, Depends Who's Talking)
The irony of course, is that you might well be reading this story after seeing it on Google.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Jeff Bezos Used Only 9 Words to Perfectly Describe Entrepreneurial Success
Let the grandmaster of success help you define what it means.
How to Tell an Employee Their Work Is Low Quality (and Get Them Back on Track)
Subpar assignments can set the company back. Here's how to give proper feedback that'll set the right expectations.
7 Things You Should Know About Life and Money According to 'Shark Tank's' Kevin O'Leary
When it comes to money, spend little and invest the rest in your business.
Thinking of Starting a Business? Make Sure You Have These Skills First
Fundamentally, you need to be passionate about an idea.
This LGBT Certification May Help Your Business Land Major Contracts. Here's How to Get One
LGBT certifications can help business owners get contracts with Fortune 500 corporations that have supplier diversity and inclusion programs.
Salesforce Is Making Seattle Its Second Headquarters Following a $15.7 Billion Acquisition of Data Company Tableau
Marc Benioff's company already has around 1,000 employees in Washington.
Jeff Bezos Knows This One Thing About His Work Style--And It Makes All the Difference In His Productivity
So, You Want To Be More Productive? Then You Should Copy This One Daily Habit From Jeff Bezos
When a Job Candidate Asks, "How'd I Do?"
This closing question puts interviewers on the spot -- and not in a good way.
Jeff Bezos Just Made This Powerful Statement About What Amazon Plans to Deliver Next
During a fireside chat at the reMARS conference, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos elaborates on the company's plans to launch a massive network of satellites to deliver broadband internet to the world.
Why Being a Leader Is the Wrong Goal
Switching your attention to this one area is the easiest way to become the person you want to be.
This Has Been a Top Employee Motivator for over 46 Years
Employee recognition is key for unlocking Generation Z loyalty and performance. Here are the three things managers must communicate when recognizing employees.
Jeff Bezos Just Revealed 1 Thing That Sets Very Smart People Apart From the Rest
You can have all the drive and focus in the world. They mean nothing without this.
Every Entrepreneur Wants More Time and Money. These 6 Best Practices Could Make That Happen
Small businesses often lack in documentation and other best practices, citing time as the issue. But, these 6 best practices save time and money.
The Obamas Just Announced They're Building a Business Empire On 1 Simple Thing (You Can Too)
The former first couple announced a Spotify podcast deal symbolic of a potent way to build a successful business.
Jeff Bezos Says This Is the Single Biggest Sign That Someone Is Intelligent (It's Counterintuitive)
Amazon's Bezos points out what pinpoints the smartest people -- and it's not what you'd think.
Bill Gates Said Warren Buffett Helped Him Define Success in a New Way. Here It Is In a Few Words
The Oracle of Omaha shared a new success measure that any of us can reach.
Want a Raise? Here's How To Make Asking Your Boss For a Raise Extraordinarily Easy
Even if you deserve a raise, asking for one can be challenging--and uncomfortable. Here are tips to help you get past that.
Caterpillar Takes on a California Coffee Shop Over Caps and T-Shirts
Another small business faces a crazy legal challenge from a big company that should know better.
Want to Get an Investor's Attention? Pandora Co-Founder Tim Westergren Has 3 Tips
The successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist has sage advice for founders looking for funding.
The Easiest Thing Bosses Can Do to Support Parents at Work: Talk More About Your Kids
"Secret parenting" makes it harder for everyone to juggle work and family. Time to bring your kids out of the closet.
Twitter Demands Your Attention, Not Necessarily Your Tweets
Businesses and entrepreneurs should be on Twitter, even if it means never tweeting. By monitoring conversations in Twitter, businesses can keep up with trending topics as well as what's going on with competitors and what journalists are writing about.
Beyond Meat's Founder Did Something Totally Unexpected at His First Earnings Call. Steve Jobs Would Have Approved
Both men idolized the same iconic inventor.
Amazon's Vendor Purge and FedEx Cancellation Prove 1 Thing: Startups Need to Watch Out
The e-commerce giant has long touted itself as a friend to small businesses. That could soon change.
Are You Winging It With BYOD? Formalize Your Policy ASAP
Have workers conducting business on their personal devices? What you need is a BYOD policy that's airtight and beneficial for both employer and employee.
Sunday, June 9, 2019
A Guide to Amazon and Google's Antitrust Vulnerabilities
The DOJ and FTC with investigate big tech antitrust practices. Google and Amazon should be the most worried. Here's why.
Harvard Research Says You're 40 Percent More Likely to Get a Promotion If You Do This 1 Thing
Managers, employees, CEOs, and startup founders all get or grant promotions. Your career & financial advancement depends on rising in the ranks.
A Couple Walked Into Home Depot. What Happened Next Wasn't the Sort of Customer Service They'd Expected
You don't see a lot of this sort of thing these days. Anywhere. Which is a pity.
Amazon Just Exposed Its Really Disturbing Side. Many Customers May Not Know What's Really Going On
Jeff Bezos's company has solved so many First World problems. Then there's this.
Delta Air Lines Passengers Just Got Truly Eye-Opening News (For American Airlines, Southwest and United Passengers, It Wasn't So Good)
Doing the simple things well can help so much.
You're More Financially Successful Than You Think If You Can Answer Yes to Any of These 6 Questions
Financial success is a lot more than how big your pile of money is.
How to Stay Sane When Dealing With Someone With a Low Emotional Quotient (EQ)
It's challenging to live and work with people who don't understand their own emotions and those of others.
The CEO of Hilton Just Made a Surprising New Announcement About the Controversial Thing He Plans to Do in Every Hotel
'Going forward," he says, he'll make a personal change.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Here's How 'Transformational' Leaders Deal with Team Conflict
Transformational leaders help teams come together and break through conflicts and barriers. They create individualized learning experiences, often without even knowing it.
Is a Big Layoff Coming? Take this Quiz and Find Out
If you see these red flags, you should either brush up your resume or get your startup ready to launch.
Women, Stop Doing Housework and Start Writing Instead
In fact, people of every gender need to make important work a priority.
This Is the 1 Song You Have To Play Every Day During a Long, Hot Summer, Science Says (Clue: It's Not Metallica)
In this particular study, the researchers were really thinking of your wellbeing.
The CEO of American Airlines Just Made an Incredible Announcement, and People Have No Idea What to Think. (Is This Insane or Brilliant?)
Actually, it's not just the CEO. It's six of the airline's top executives.
McDonald's Used a Known Data Model To Make Forecasts. Then the Toronto Raptors Taught It a Wonderful, Painful Lesson
Never imagine that the predictions of big brains always come true. Have you heard of sports?
Chick-fil-A Customers Just Got Some Very Bad News From A Stunning Source (It's Called Science)
There's nothing like science questioning accepted beliefs.
Listening to Music You Love Has Surprising Brain Benefits, According to New Science
Jamming out to your favorite tunes helps you succeed, in a variety of ways.
5 Reasons You Should Definitely Wear Your Apple Watch Upside Down
You probably had no idea you could flip your Apple Watch around, but now that you know, here's why you absolutely should.
This Astonishing Product Announcement Has Even Apple Loyalists Questioning the Company's Judgment
It created a lot of buzz, but not the good kind.
The CEO of Hilton Just Made a Stunning Admission About the 1 Thing He Doesn't Do in Hotels
I always thought this was something people knew they were supposed to do. But the CEO says he doesn't.
Friday, June 7, 2019
Google Stadia Could Be a Costly Console Alternative. Here's What You Should Know About How It Plans to Make Money
The revenue strategy might surprise you.
This Successful Executive and Spinner of Yarn Understands the Value of Quality Communication
Whatever type of business you're in, communication is essential. This expert explains how he's used communication to define and strengthen his company.
How to Figure Out Whether You Belong at a Startup or at an Established Company
If a startup becomes successful it can be a life-changing event.
What a One-Day Digital Detox Does For Your Brain (It's Pretty Amazing)
The Internet is an amazing tool but neuroscientists believe it can reprogram your brain to be less effective. Fortunately, much of that damage can be repaired with even a short period of time without access to consumer electronic.
5 Keys to Winning the Support You Need for Your Next Breakthrough Idea
Having a breakthrough idea or cutting edge technology alone does not equal business success - you need personal innovation capital
Ugg's Founder Turned $500 Worth of Boots Into a Company With Billions in Sales. Here Are 3 Mantras That Guided Him
At Inc.'s Fast Growth Tour event in San Francisco, Brian Smith revealed the philosophies he swears by.
Amazon Says Its Drones Will Be Making Deliveries Within Months
The e-commerce giant's new drones use computer vision and machine learning to navigate landings.
Ever Wanted to Casually Drop $200 on a Helicopter Ride? Good News: Uber Copter Is Launching Next Month
The aerial ride-hailing service reportedly will begin in New York City on July 9.
Building a Mental Health Care Technology Company
This industry is both incredibly challenging and incredibly rewarding.
Successful Business Owners Do This Every Summer. Here's Why You Should Do the Same
How you spend your downtime says a lot about the health of your business.
How to Run a Successful In-Person Retreat for Your Remote Team
Meeting in person is one of the most effective ways to encourage team building and create connection on a remote team, but you need to follow these tips.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
5 Ways To Build a Company Culture That Promotes and Retains Women and Minorities
Diverse teams are more innovative, ship better products, and make more money for your company
Retailers Are Selling the Apple iPad at a Steep Discount Right Now. Here's Why You Should Buy One
Taking the big price adjustment into consideration, the iPad's overall value just shot up.
Do You Know How to Structure Long-Term Plans? Start Here.
Goals are only as attainable as the plan to get there. Here's how to construct a clear, realistic blueprint to keep you and your team on task and on time.
Do Not, Under Any Circumstances, Start a Business Email This Way
There are only two words you should be writing when starting any business email
The 4 Things My MBA Prepared Me For at Work (and the 1 Thing It Didn't)
If you're considering an MBA, you may find it helpful to understand what it will (and won't) prepare you for after graduation.
Will Business Lose Its Cookies Over These New Privacy Laws?
Privacy is finally all the rage, but governments and businesses alike still have a lot to learn.
Trade Shows Are Becoming More Inventor-Friendly
Thanks to a shift in focus and the growing popularity of open innovation.
5 Critical Things Female Founders Need to Launch a Successful Startup
The number of women-owned business has more than doubled in the past two decades, and the trend is showing no sign of stopping. If you're ready to join the ranks--and make your own idea a huge success--tap into these essential sources of support and inspiration.
6 Rules Every Startup Founder Should Follow on the Road to Success
It's lonely at the top and you need non-competitive peers and advisors.
Peloton, WeWork, and Postmates Are Coming Down the IPO Pike Next
Now that Uber's massive IPO is out of the way, the next wave of unicorns may be ready for their turn.
Want Your People to Be More Productive? Have Them Take a Nap Every 90 Minutes
To grow faster, boost your productivity. How? Energize and focus your people on the right things at the right time.
How to Use Slack Without Losing Critical Business Productivity
The workplace collaboration app doesn't always deliver the efficiency and productivity it promises. Here's how to curb your worst impulses while using it.
How Tim Westergren Steered Pandora From 'the Brink of Shutting Down' to a $3.5 Billion Exit
The entrepreneur and venture capitalist will discuss his two eventful decades helming the music service at Inc.'s Fast Growth Tour in San Francisco on Thursday.
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