Icons & InnovatorsMarcel Schwantes Steve Jobs: 1 Thing in Life Separates The Doers from the DreamersThe co-founder of Apple screwed up big time, and often. But he left us with a profound lesson.
TechnologyJustin Bariso Starbucks Devised a Brilliant Plan to Borrow Money From Customers (Without Getting Anybody Angry)Plenty of Starbucks customers have been serving as a very generous lending partner--without even realizing it.
PivotChris Ronzio Office, Co-Working, or Something Else? There's a New WinnerCommit to a corporate headquarters or settle for remote? These two companies picked something in between, and it's called the Company Hub.
SafeguardsLeigh Buchanan Winter Is Coming. Restaurants Are Getting ReadyEntrepreneurs, designers, and restaurateurs themselves are devising novel ways to extend outdoor dining into the frigid months.
HiringHeather R. Morgan Hiring Creatives? Look for These TraitsHow to find the best talent to help you with any type of creative project--whether it's designing software, producing a podcast, or enhancing your social media content.
Working From HomeJustin Bariso Microsoft's New 6-Word Remote Work Policy Is Brilliant. Here's Why Your Company Should Steal ItMicrosoft's new policy is great because it recognizes its employees as individuals. And that's empowering.
InnovateJessica Stillman A Stanford Neuroscientist Reveals the Brutal Truth About Learning as an AdultYour brain isn't wired to learn new skills as an adult, but you can force it to using this two-step process.
LeadYoung Entrepreneur Council How to Successfully Transition to a Hybrid WorkforceMany companies will need to learn to support on-site, remote and distributed staff.
LeadEntrepreneurs' Organization 9 Thought-Provoking Insights Overheard on EO Impact Day'Service to others is the rent we pay for the room we live in while here on Earth.' --Muhammad Ali
LeadErik Severinghaus We Evolved Past Friedman. Let's Do the Same for TaylorIt's time to grow beyond what we already know of standardization and process in business, and focus on alignment instead.
PivotLarry Robertson In the Moment of Victory, True Leaders Show What Really MattersWhile it can be harder to see these days, here's a reminder of what good leadership looks like.
PivotDave Kerpen Here's How This Retail Business Pivoted During CovidTravel retailer GeniusPack pivots to furniture.
5G RevolutionMinda Zetlin Google Pixel 5 Has a Time-Saving Feature That May Be Worth $699It could give back some of the 10 million hours Americans waste every week.
DesignBrit Morse Michelle Pfeiffer on Why She Launched a Fragrance Brand and Didn't Slap Her Name on ItThe film actor wanted a brand that spoke to people honestly and didn't need to rest on her name recognition.
Health CareLeigh Buchanan This Company's Simple Blood Tests Could Reimagine TelemedicineTasso's simple plastic device is enabling everything from drug trials to disease monitoring, at the push of a button.
InnovateKevin J. Ryan Why AOL Co-Founder Steve Case Says the Future of American Innovation Is in the HeartlandDuring a conversation with Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar, Case discussed how the U.S. can keep its competitive edge.
StrategyLeigh Buchanan For This Haunted House Business, Halloween During Covid Is Extra ScaryJennifer Condron has two questions. Will New York City let her open her Halloween attraction? And how scary is a zombie wearing PPE?
Bringing Innovation to MarketMartin Zwilling 7 Traits That Differentiate Great From Good FoundersEveryone who starts or owns a business expects to be the best of breed, but only a few achieve that status. As a startup mentor and adviser, I often contemplate what makes the difference between winners and losers.
CreativityHeather R. Morgan Feeling Creatively Blocked? Here's How to Get UnstuckProven strategies to help unblock any creative process--whether it's writing, rapping, or software entrepreneurship.
LeadTodd Cherches Can You Draw What Your Company Does?We all know about the 'elevator pitch.' But to truly understand your business, you should be able to paint a picture.
LeadBernard Coleman What's Your Corporate Civic Engagement Philosophy?Active citizenship, community engagement, and social responsibility is on everyone.
InnovateJoel Comm How Trends in Innovation Are Evolving CompaniesInnovation itself is being innovated. These five trends are transforming the business landscape.
InnovateCarol Sankar How WFH Employees Can Protect Their Health and Well-BeingThe corporate world has completely changed since the pandemic began and employees should be careful about keeping a business-as-usual attitude.
HiringJessica Stillman How Valuable Is High Emotional Intelligence? This Harvard Professor's Explanation Will Blow Your Mind A Harvard professor uses simple but clever math to show why social connectors beat out solitary brains.
InnovateMinda Zetlin Amazon Just Launched a Ridiculously Easy Way to Pay for Stuff You BuyAmazon One means you may not need a credit card or even a smartphone to pay for what you buy.
InnovateCarol Sankar How Data Can Help Your Business Better Prepare for Its Next Key PivotBy using your data, you can have confidence that you are moving in the right direction, acting faster and more effectively.
Bringing Innovation to MarketMartin Zwilling 5 Strategies for Tuning Your Solution to Have the Broadest AppealSome key strategies to make your solution attractive to mainstream customers, as well as early adopters.
StartupEntrepreneurs' Organization 6 Steps to Creating the Perfect Pitch DeckBuilding a pitch deck to convince investors? These tips will take your pitch to the next level.
DesignMaria Haggerty A Surprising Product Design Factor That Can Increase ProfitabilityWith more purchases being delivered via mail, one component has become increasingly important during the product design phase: shipping
Bringing Innovation to MarketStephen Key Using a Prototype to License Your InventionShould you build a prototype for every idea you have? Not if you want to be a profitable invento
CreativityJessica Stillman There Are 2 Types of Creativity and 1 Doesn't Peak Until Your 50s Science provides plenty of encouragement for late bloomers.
InnovateAnis Uzzaman The Case for Outsourcing Corporate InnovationHow venture-capital-as-a-service can help keep established companies competitive.
InnovateJeff Steen The 1 Rule of Innovation Many Leaders Still Haven't MasteredIs it more important to create something wholly new or to create something that's high quality?
TechnologyJustin Bariso This Company's Approach to Remote Work Is the Worst I've Ever SeenThis company measures productivity not on results, but on how much time you spend clicking buttons.
Icons & InnovatorsJessica Stillman All Highly Intelligent People Share This Trait, According to Steve JobsJobs offered surprising advice to those looking to maximize their intellectual potential.
ProductivityJessica Stillman Stuck in a Rut? Try a Tiny Project Big changes can come from very small beginnings.
LeadJustin Bariso Netflix's Unlimited Vacation Policy Took Years to Get Right. It's a Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceIn his new book, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings tells the story of how the famous 'No Vacation Policy' came to be. He teaches some important lessons in the process.
InnovateSoren Kaplan 6 Ways to Create a Culture of Innovation in a Virtual WorldCulture is a key success factor for every team and organization. Shape it to get more innovation, even from your remote workforce.
InnovateCarol Sankar How to Best Position Your Company for a Lucrative AcquisitionDon't let subpar practices stifle your future opportunities.
Bringing Innovation to MarketCarol Sankar WFH Makes Digital Transformation Essential for Any BusinessIf you already have a good product or service, it's imperative to capture online market share.
ProductivityMarcel Schwantes 4 Daily Practices to Master Your Mind and Boost ProductivityA former monk turned purpose coach and digital media producer is connecting business leaders to the power of thinking like a monk.
LeadDamon Brown How to Create a Strong Freelance Business in 3 StepsAfter 20 years as a full-time independent consultant, entrepreneur, and writer, I can narrow the factors that lead to long-term success down into three important guidelines
TechnologyEntrepreneurs' Organization How Mobile Apps Help Retailers Solve Pandemic ChallengesDone right, mobile apps improve both employee and customer experience while keeping shoppers safe. Is your company leveraging these benefits?
Icons & InnovatorsJustin Bariso Intelligent Minds Like Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos Embrace the Rule of Awkward SilenceThe rule of awkward silence has always been valuable. But in a world of instant gratification, it's more useful than ever.
InventionsAnna Meyer 'Shark Tank' Didn't Bite, but These Companies Are Primed for the PandemicThese businesses may have been ahead of the curve, but they are poised for growth in the Covid-19 era.
PivotElise Keith 4 Ways to Build Remote Customer Relationships Using VideoCompanies are rapidly digitizing the customer experience. Use video to bring back that human touch.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 3 Signs to Immediately Recognize a Toxic Manager in ActionWhether you manage people virtually or not, there are common patterns that will work against you.
InnovateMaria Haggerty 5 Things to Know When Creating an App for Your BusinessHere's what I learned while developing a mobile business app.
Working From HomeLeigh Buchanan How to Stay Creative When Your Team Is Working RemotelyInnovation doesn't have to suffer when employees go virtual. Done right, it can even improve.
InnovateRenee Wittemyer and Jason Towns Why America Needs More Innovation in EldercareRight now we invest more in care for pets than for older humans. It's a huge need, and a huge opportunity.
LeadDustin McKissen America Needs to Strengthen Supply Chains Before the Next PandemicWhile globalization clearly has its benefits, experts argue we need to begin re-shoring American manufacturing as quickly as possible.
LeadJessica Stillman How to Get Mentally Tougher in Difficult Times: Play MorePlay has always been important for adults. It's even more important in 2020.
InnovateKevin J. Ryan This Startup's Product: Remote Coaching From Maria Sharapova, Michael Phelps, and Other OlympiansThe Skills offers video instruction from professional athletes of every stripe.
Bringing Innovation to MarketGeoffrey James Eating Your Own Dog Food Doesn't Guarantee Good DesignWhen engineers see themselves as primary users, customers get thrown to the dogs.
Work-Life BalanceMarcel Schwantes 4 Ways to Build a Learning Culture While Your Workforce Is RemoteMandating a three-hour webinar training is no longer going to cut it.
