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The Hidden Leadership Strengths of Introverts You Never Knew About
What do Bob Dylan, Vincent Van Gogh, Steven Spielberg, Albert Einstein and Lady Gaga have in common? As you've probably already guessed, they're all introverts.
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This Might Be the Worst Type of Person to Hire, According to an Elite Special Operations Leader — Look for These Red Flags Before It's Too Late
There are many well-known tips for hiring the right people, but I learned a phrase from an old colleague that completely transformed how I teach others to hire.
There's a Major Shift Happening With Independent Workers — and Business Owners Who Ignore It Are at Risk
According to the MBO Partners State of Independence Report 2024, the number of individuals choosing to work independently full-time has increased from 13.6 million in 2020 to 27.7 million today. How will you embrace this independent workforce?
How to Create a Positive Work Environment As a Leader
A leader's well-being is the cornerstone of effective team management. When leaders support their own and their team's well-being through the practice of 'Expressive Arts,' they create a positive environment that fosters self-awareness, trust, collaboration and productivity within their teams.
5 Signs That a Toxic Company Culture Is Creeping Into Your Organization
Toxic company culture is like a silent killer. It doesn't just show up one day — it creeps in slowly, chipping away at everything you've worked so hard to build.
The Holidays Are Nearing — Combat Productivity Lulls in Your Business With These 3 Strategies
Ergonomics is a strategic advantage for businesses looking to boost productivity. Addressing the physical needs of your team doesn't just create a more pleasant workplace; you're setting the stage for better performance, fewer energy dips and sustained focus throughout the workday.
A Good Work Culture Doesn't Come From Free Pizza — 10 Lessons I Learned From Building an Unbreakable Culture
An authentic and supportive company culture, which is rooted in trust, empowerment and respect, fosters loyalty, growth and collective success.
Why the Future of Digital Design Needs to Be Trauma-Informed
Online interactions can create stress responses in users, but if designers and developers received trauma-informed training, the benefits would go well beyond "do no further harm."
'Hire Fast and Fire Faster' Is Terrible Advice — Here's What You Should Do Instead
While slow, conscientious growth may not grab headlines, it is far less risky and more sustainable than rapid expansion.
How to Build an Inclusive Website or App with Accessibility Testing
Accessibility testing helps businesses expand market reach, improve brand reputation and ensure legal compliance while creating inclusive digital experiences for all users.
Weak Patent Management Could Lead to Disastrous Consequences for Your Business — Here's How to Avoid Them
Google's $1.67 billion patent settlement highlights the importance of strategic patent management. How can aligning patents with business goals prevent costly mistakes and protect consumer trust? Discover the answers and learn how to turn patents into powerful assets.
Use This Scientific Approach to Transform Your Idea Into a Million-Dollar Success
Even when approaching the unknown, we always have a tool to draw conclusions for better-informed decision-making — the scientific method.
I Am an Investor in OpenAI — Here's What Other Investors Must Consider About The Biggest Risks and Benefits of AI
As an investor in both OpenAI and xAI, I continuously ask myself the ethical ramifications of this new technology, how intelligent it is and whether it is the best path forward for humanity.
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This Strategy is the Key to Scaling Your Business — and Reducing Costs Along the Way
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Businesses Are Reviving This 1800s Holiday Tradition With a 'Surprise and Delight' Factor That Drives Sales — Here's How One Buzzy Brand Is Making It Work
Brands like Straightaway Cocktails are putting their own spin on a practice you might remember from childhood.
Donald Trump Hires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Bring 'Drastic Change' to the U.S. Government — And Gives Them a 2 Year Deadline
Musk and Ramaswamy have to find ways to cut down on government spending and overall bureaucracy.
After Being Laid Off, He Started a Side Hustle With Facebook. It Made Almost $3 Million Last Year: 'I Bought My Mom a $50,000 SUV.'
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'We Were Just Constantly Getting Made Fun Of' — How Athletic Brewing Crushed an 'Enormous Stigma' to Craft an $800 Million Business
Bill Shufelt fought an uphill battle to create a non-alcoholic beer that people actually wanted to drink. Now Athletic Brewing Company is one of the top 10 brewers in the country.
She Wanted to Make Hand Sanitizer Sexy, Long Before the Pandemic. Here's How She Made It Into Sephora, and Sold 20 Million Bottles.
Back in 2014, Andrea Lisbona set out to make hand sanitizer a daily-use product like skincare. Next year, revenue at Touchland is projected to be more than $100 million.
Olipop Created a New Beverage Category. Now It's Nearing a Half Billion Dollars in Sales — and Knocking on the Door of Big Soda.
Ben Goodwin people to enjoy a bottle of pop without feeling bad about it. His nostalgia-infused, "functional soda" brand Olipop makes that possible.
After Working at Google and Facebook, She Started a Company to Fight Forest Fires. Now The Government Is Her Customer.
Allison Wolff cofounded Vibrant Planet because she realized how much of an impact technology could have on land management — a huge aspect of controlling forest fires.
His Online Community College Offers Classes from Ivy League Professors — And It's Free For 86% of Students
Tade Oyerinde started Campus because he believed Americans deserve low-cost, high-quality options for getting a college education. Tuition is $7,200 a year — less than a Pell Grant — and all students are given a laptop and a career coach.