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How 10 Leaders Stay Productive
How Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Richard Branson, and others keep on top of it all. View slideshow
Slideshows: Advice and Ideas
15 Ways to Get More Done
What does it take to be superefficient? We interviewed successful entrepreneurs in various industries around the country, including Mark Cuban, Caterina Fake, and Danny Meyer. Here's how they get it all done. View slideshow
A Brief History of Productivity
What are the major milestones in productivity throughout history? Here's a timeline of key events that helped increase human efficiency, including the commercial diary, Henry Ford's Model T car, and the invention of the world wide web. View slideshow
How Other Entrepreneurs Do It
Juggling a Hectic Schedule
"I am a connector by nature," says Alison Pincus, who needs multiple calendars to juggle her hectic schedule. Read more
The Way I Work
Gary Vaynerchuk, a social media marketing guru, splits his time between two companies, and spends every free second tweeting his heart out. Read more
Bringing Peace Through Food
When Daniel Lubetzky isn’t coming up with quirky marketing campaigns for Kind snack bars, he is managing a nonprofit that works for peace in the Middle East. Read more
How to Build a Blog Empire
As a kid, David Karp, the founder of Tumblr, taught himself to code and dropped out of high school. Now 24 years old, Karp runs his company his way—and refuses to keep a schedule. Read more
Leading With Creativity
Jen Bilik, founder of the stationery and gift business Knock Knock, considers herself the company's "creative monarch." Read more
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Weighing a Big Decision? Take Your Time
To understand all the consequences of an important choice takes time and attention--even if it's hard to come by. Read more
Banish Your Negativity Bias
Your brain is wired for negativity--but it's probably not helping you. Here's how to fight back. Read more
How I Built a Lifestyle Business I Love
Most people wish they could say they do what they love. Here's how one business owner actually made it happen. Read more
Why Flexible Hours Inspire Performance
Don't waste a minute tracking your employees' hours. They'll get more done. Read more
The Only Way to Become a Business Rock Star
Natural talent only takes you so far. This is what carries you the rest of the way. Read more
Fail Your Way to Success
When fear gets in your way, do you choose to take the risk, or do you choose certain failure? Read more
The Truth About Sleep & Productivity
Working overtime doesn't increase your output. It makes you stupid. Read more
Inc. Data Bank: This Month in Infographics
What's going on with firings, productivity, and business travel? Inc. visualizes the numbers, including how much more beloved small business is that government. Read more
10 Questions That Create Success
Want help focusing on what really matters? Ask yourself these on a daily basis. Read more
This is Your Brain on Multitasking
A life-threatening mistake caused by tech-enabled multitasking prompts Harvard doctors to suggest you kick the habit, and learn to focus. Read more
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