Holiday Gift GuideShivani Vora 6 Gifts That Will Put a Smile on Their FaceWho couldn't use some more fun this year? Here are some ideas for holiday merry-making.
LeadJessica Stillman Science: You Can Laugh Your Way to a Higher EQThis is the kind of feel good, dead simple self-improvement advice we all need in 2020.
SalesYoung Entrepreneur Council 7 Expert Tips for Acquiring Your Startup's First CustomerMaking your first sale as a new business can be challenging, but it's easier with the right strategies.
Startup LifeHillel Fuld 5 Steps to Take Before Approaching an Investor for your StartupEnough has been said about how investors choose startups, but how should a startup choose the right investor?
StrategyMartin Zwilling 5 Lessons and Secrets Revealed in Jeff Bezos InterviewsJeff Bezos is one of the world's most admired entrepreneurs, primarily because of his humble style and his growth from a regular person background to a current net worth in the neighborhood of $200 billion.
Work-Life BalanceAndrew Thomas 3 Ways to Beat Work-From-Home BurnoutThree solutions that can help you and your team avoid burnout while working from home.
LeadSonia Thompson How Employee Resource Groups Enhance Employee and Customer ExperienceEmployee resource groups are an essential tool in building an inclusive brand.
Working From HomeBurt Helm Face It: Emojis Are Vital in BusinessCertainly, if 2020 is remembered for anything, it will be what happened with emojis.
StartupEntrepreneurs' Organization 3 Ways Young CEOs Can Overcome AgeismAre investors devaluing your winning product because of how young you look? How to stop ageism in its tracks.
LeadJessica Stillman 7 Better Alternatives to 'How Are You?' for the Time of Covid-19Better conversation openers to spur more meaningful conversations and genuine connection.
Public SpeakingErik Severinghaus Want to Give a Better Presentation to Investors? Start With These 3 TipsPitch decks are a dime a dozen. Having been on both sides of the pitch, here's what I can tell you about improving your presentation for investors.
The FutureHillel Fuld How to Prepare Yourself and Your Team for a Post-Covid-19 WorldWhile we don't know when it'll come, eventually the pandemic will end and you need to be prepared. Here's where to start.
TechnologyMinda Zetlin Elon Musk Says Playing Video Games Helped Make Him a BillionaireMost parents think it's a giant waste of time.
TechnologyAmrita Khalid Apple's New App Store Move Changes the Game for Indie App DevelopersWatch for more app developers to get serious about their side hustles.
HR/BenefitsSuzanne Lucas Working from Home Saves Money. Should Your Taxes Go Up?There's a downside to all this telecommuting--if you're the taxman.
Your Next MoveAnna Meyer Harry's Billion-Dollar Deal Went Bust This Year. But Covid-19 Held Even Bigger Leadership LessonsJeff Raider, the co-founder and co-CEO of the popular men's care brand, opened up about the challenges of 2020 in Inc.'s latest stream event.
Holiday Gift GuideShivani Vora What to Give the Fitness Fanatics on Your ListThe high-performers in your life will appreciate your support--and the boost your gift will give them.
Startup LifeLarry Robertson Waiting for Success to Strike? Try Making That All-Important First Move InsteadIt's easy to get caught up in wishful thinking, but it's taking action that moves you forward.
StartupJessica Stillman A Legendary Investor Says This Is the No. 1 Quality That Predicts a Future BillionaireJason Calacanis needed just four words to describe how he spots billionaires in the making.
Work-Life BalanceMarcel Schwantes 5 Remote Work Practices for Better Work-Life BalanceHere are some strategies executives are implementing to improve work-life balance for their remote workers.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden What Does a Guest Shark on 'Shark Tank' Look for in a Startup? 4 WordsKind founder Daniel Lubetzky on what it takes for him to invest. Hint: It's all about the person, not the company.
TechnologyJustin Bariso After Testing Positive (and Negative) for Covid-19, Elon Musk Contacted a Harvard Doctor. The Response Is a Master Class in Emotional IntelligenceA fascinating Twitter conversation teaches major lessons in medicine, and persuasive communication.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin How a Single Speech by Bill Gates Led Directly to the $16-Billion Zoom IPOIn 1994, Gates gave a speech about the internet's potential. Future Zoom founder Eric Yuan was in the audience.
What I KnowChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Kombucha CEO Daina Trout: 'Investors Are Not Your Friends'The co-founder of Health-Ade explains how she learned to work more intelligently with venture capital investors.
Best-Kept Travel SecretsJessica Stillman New Report: America Is Full of Wannabe Digital NomadsA new report finds tens of millions of us are daydreaming of becoming digital nomads.
LeadMartin Zwilling 6 Learnable Skills That Will Define You as a Business LeaderIn these difficult days of the pandemic, the visibility of leadership in business, as well as politics, seems to be at an all-time low. It's an ideal time for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to get ahead of the crowd.
Startup LifeJessica Stillman 10 Ideas to Make Your Virtual Thanksgiving Actually Feel FestiveNot being able to get home for the holidays is unfortunate, but it is possible to host a joyful virtual event.
Startup LifeCarol Sankar 4 Tips for Getting a High-Powered Silicon Valley CareerAs the adage says: "Don't tell me, show me." Moreover, authoritative certifications are increasingly replacing academic degrees.
Founders Project PodcastAlexa von Tobel The 3 Rules Every Mobile App Creator Should FollowPrerna Gupta--no stranger to building viral apps--has turned her attention to content platform, Hooked.
ProductivityJessica Stillman Neuroscience Says These Are the 10 Happiest Songs EverNow might be a good time for all of us to remind ourselves of this useful bit of classic research.
StartupHillel Fuld How and Why to Do Competitive AnalysisResearching your competition might be the most important thing you do in your startup journey.
Holiday Gift GuideShivani Vora The Ultimate 2020 Gift Guide for Coffee LoversWhat to give the coffee lover who already has all things coffee.
Startup LifeJessica Stillman You Are Probably Breathing Wrong. Fixing It Could Change Your Life As a stressed-out business owner, you should be aware that breathing isn't as straightforward as you think, according to a journalist who wrote a whole book on the subject.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Jeff Bezos Invested Millions in a Startup Just So He Could Sell This Weird ProductIt's made of cabbages, pineapples, and pea protein, but tastes like something completely different.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden How Intelligent Minds Like Tim Cook Create the Perfect Morning RoutineAnd how you can create the perfect morning routine for you.
StartupEntrepreneurs' Organization How a Student Entrepreneur Provides Clean Water Where It's Needed MostAfter a hurricane devastated his community, a student entrepreneur decided to make a difference by solving the need for clean drinking water where there is none.
StartupMartin Zwilling 5 Principles for Boosting Your Business Based on SharingThe new culture of sharing is not just for startups -- it's a challenge for every business.
ProductivityJessica Stillman You Need to Take These 3 Kinds of Breaks Every Day You'll get more done (and feel better) if you do each of these things at least once a day.
StartupLeigh Buchanan How to Make a Business Plan, According to the Strategist Behind Casper and AllbirdsEmily Heyward of branding company Red Antler weighs in on a half-baked idea for a business.
Public SpeakingJessica Stillman Follow the 10-20-30 Rule for Kick-Butt Presentations A VC offers dead-simple guidance to save himself from a tsunami of terrible pitches.
StartupAndrew Thomas Why You Shouldn't Build Your Company Focused Solely on the PandemicIf you're designing your business for the pandemic, you might be making a big mistake. Here's why you need to start looking ahead.
StartupHillel Fuld An Interview With Yuval Tal, Serial Entrepreneur and Godfather of Israeli FintechThe Israeli fintech founder talks about his biggest challenges, his biggest mistake, and acroyoga.
Founders Project PodcastAlexa von Tobel Business Icon David Rubenstein of Carlyle on What Makes a Good LeaderThe co-founder of private equity giant Carlyle shares insights from the likes of Jeff Bezos and Oprah.
Startup LifeJessica Stillman 3 Questions to Get Through Election Season With Your Sanity Intact Tonight is likely to be a wild and stressful ride. Here are psychologists' best tips for staying sane.
Working From HomeTim Crino Feeling Overwhelmed? These 5 Tips for Effective Delegating Can Help NowThe founders of virtual staffing firm Belay share five ways CEOs can become more efficient at delegating remotely.
Startup LifeCameron Albert-Deitch Get the Stories Behind the Stories About Today's Most Inspiring Founders, Startups, and Success StrategiesSign up now for daily texts from me insights on the personalities and teams driving U.S. innovation.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Mark Cuban: The World's First Trillionaire Is Learning 1 Skill and Discovering How to Use It in Now Unimaginable WaysWho will it be? According to the entrepreneur and investor, a person who masters A.I.
DesignBrit Morse Want to Speed Your Product Development? See How Make48 Does ItIn the PBS show, makers from across the country have just 48 hours to design, create, market, and sell an original product.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin A Teenage Mark Zuckerberg Turned Down a Great Offer. It's Why Facebook Exists TodayWarren Buffett would have approved.
LeadSonia Thompson This Company Wants to Help You Close Your Gender Pay GapAny time someone is consistently paid less than their peers for doing the same job, it sends a clear signal that they don't belong.
LeadJessica Stillman A National Geographic Adventurer's 5 Tips for Living More Adventurously Every Day 2020 is the anti-adventure year, but also the perfect time for this inspiring talk from adventurer Alastair Humphreys.
LeadSonia Thompson Should You Ask Diverse Members of Your Team to Help Attract More Diverse Talent?Create a company culture that is ripe for a diverse team to thrive.
Startup LifeTim Crino The 1 Tool This Successful CEO Can't Live WithoutKairos founder and CEO Ankur Jain describes how exercise helps him stay productive.
Startup LifeJessica Stillman Get Through the Coming Long, Dark Winter Using This Scandinavian TrickScandinavians know how to cope with long, dark, gloomy winters. This year we need their wisdom more than ever.
MarketingSonia Thompson Gen-Z, 25 Percent of the Population and 48 Percent Minority, Shapes the Future of MarketingInclusive marketing is the future of marketing.
