Owner's ManualJeff Haden Want to Raise Successful Kids? 4 Ways Science Says Moms Can Do ThatHow important is a mother's influence on a child's success? Unsurprisingly, science says very.
Work-Life BalanceMarcel Schwantes The Most Successful Working Parents Get There by Doing 4 ThingsExpert advice from an executive coach, author, and working parent.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 1 Overlooked Way for Leaders to Drastically Reduce Their AnxietyAccepting three little words could pave the way to better mental health.
Small Business WeekJessica Stillman 3 Ways Your 55-Plus-Hour Workweeks Are Literally Killing YouRegularly putting in more than 55 hours a week could literally kill you, a new study warns.
LeadJustin Bariso The French Open Ordered Naomi Osaka to Meet With the Press, or Else. Her Response Was a Master Class in Emotional IntelligenceNaomi Osaka's decision to pull out of the French Open is a powerful lesson in emotional intelligence. But to fully appreciate why, we have to remember the events of the past few days.
ProductivityMartin Zwilling 6 Methods to Reduce Employee Anxiety, and Meet Business UncertaintyYou can't control the uncertainties of business, but you must mitigate the impact on your team.
Startup LifeJessica Stillman It's Almost June Already: 10 Questions for a Midyear Check-InSo far, 2021 has been a roller coaster. Time to take a breath and see if your year is on track.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Your Rise and Grind Lifestyle May Be Killing YouWhile working long hours is for some a badge of honor, there's a definite downside.
Startup LifeJessica Stillman Harvard Behavioral Scientist: Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Returning to 'Normal'The past year has been an agent of the Michelangelo effect, forcing people to confront who they really are. Now that the end of the pandemic is in sight, it's the perfect opportunity for a life tune-up.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 3 Ways Leaders Can Get the Best Out of Their Employees in the Hybrid Work AgeAccording to one study, 80 percent of organizations are planning a hybrid work environment for the long term.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden A Surprising Truth About the Misunderstood Relationship Between Happiness and SuccessHundreds of studies overturn the widespread assumption that success leads to happiness.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden A Brutal Truth About Achieving Huge Goals That Most People Learn Too LateThe good news? You already know the answers to your most difficult challenges.
LeadMarcel Schwantes What Companies Are Getting Wrong in Addressing Burnout, and What to Do InsteadBig name brands are testing out new solutions to combat burnout. But is it enough?
LeadDebra Roberts 3 Keys to Balancing Demands at Work and Home It's not easy to maintain healthy relationships when you have a lot of demands on your time. Some things to keep in mind before your next conversation.
Work-Life BalanceKati Vilkki How Finland is Reinventing the Return to Work ExperienceLessons from the happiest country on earth
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 14 Things About Life Everyone Should Know Before Turning 40Especially if you want to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Work-Life BalanceMartin Zwilling 5 Ways to Make Your Job EasierHow to make it easy to do what matters most at work, and get more results sooner.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 8 in 10 Experience Imposter Syndrome Because They Ignore a Universal Truth About SuccessFeel like your success is due to luck, or that you're somehow unworthy? For once, the cure lies in shifting your focus from yourself to other people.
LeadMarcel Schwantes If You're Doing These 4 Things to Reduce Anxiety at Work, You're a Better Leader Than You ThinkBest-selling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton address the issue of anxiety for anyone who runs a team.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. The CEO of Zoom Just Admitted Something Very SurprisingWhat he said isn't surprising. That he said it is.
StrategyJustin Bariso Why Intelligent Minds Embrace the Rule of FocusMultitasking hurts more than it helps. Here's how to stop.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden This 83-Year Harvard Study Reveals a Surprising Secret About Friendship and HappinessIf you aren't as happy as you would like to be, science provides a clear road map to an improved emotional state.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 3 Simple Tests Busy Entrepreneurs Can Use to Gauge Their Strength and EnduranceUpper body strength, lower body strength, and cardiovascular fitness may not tell the whole tale--but they're a great place to start.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 'Languishing,' the Trendy Buzzword for Feeling the Pandemic Blahs, Is Real. But It's Definitely Not NewIs languishing the dominant emotion of 2021? Maybe. But when was it not? And what can you do to overcome a lack of motivation and focus?
Work-Life BalanceJessica Stillman Steal the Swedish Secret of 'Lillordag' for a Happier WorkweekThe ritual of 'Little Saturday' is the perfect mid-week palate cleanser.
ProductivityMarcel Schwantes 4 Strategies to Raise Employee Happiness and Boost Their Mental HealthAccelerating the development of new skills is one crucial way to address the global health crisis.
Work-Life BalanceJessica Stillman A New Survey Pinpoints the Happiest Age and It's Not When You Think If you could stay one age for the rest of your life, what age would it be? The most common answer to this question will surprise you.
Startup LifeEntrepreneurs' Organization How Essentialism Can Increase Entrepreneurial FocusAre things outside your passion controlling your life? Take possession of ideas, not things.
LeadMarcel Schwantes The Future of Remote Workplaces: 3 Things You Must Have for Better Employee Mental HealthThe pandemic illuminated specific weaknesses in workplace culture that otherwise might have been overlooked.
HiringMarcel Schwantes Monster's Future of Work Survey: 3 Areas Employers Need to Focus on This YearAlthough the hiring outlook for 2021 is bright -- 82 percent of recruiters plan to hire -- there are still some struggles ahead.
SalesHeather R. Morgan The Hidden Benefits of Learning a Foreign LanguageSome surprising ways that learning a foreign language or living abroad can accelerate your career.
ProductivityJessica Stillman Your Post-Pandemic Life Should Follow the '80 Percent Energy Rule'Don't return to normal. Instead, rebuild for greater resilience (and joy) by following this timeless rule.
Conscious LeadershipJustin Bariso Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed? Try the Help-First RuleThe help-first rule may seem counterintuitive--but it has the power to change everyone's perspective.
Conscious LeadershipBernard Coleman 4 Effective Ways to Keep Burnout at BayPeople are your greatest asset. Combat burnout through effective leadership.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden You Shouldn't Cut Out Fitness, but You Can Do Less, According to New ResearchFor founders, staying fit has too many benefits to ignore. So don't. But you can reduce the time commitment.
Work-Life BalanceMarcel Schwantes I Had a Panic Attack. I'm Now Using These 4 Brain Hacks to Beat Rising AnxietyUse these prescriptions for times of high stress at work--and at home.
ProductivityMartin Zwilling 7 Myths That Make Businesses Totally Dependent on Their OwnersHow to create and use business processes to create time, reduce errors, and scale your profits.
Conscious LeadershipMarcel Schwantes 4 Mental Health Hacks Inspired by Warren Buffett That Will Improve Your LifePertinent tips for uncertain times of high stress.
ProductivityJessica Stillman The Brutal Truth You Need to Accept If You Want to Stop Feeling Constantly OverwhelmedNo calendar hack or productivity app will help you if you don't accept this hard truth first.
LeadMarcel Schwantes Is the 9-to-5 Workday Dead? The Answer Is No, but Not for the Reasons You ThinkThe standard workday isn't dead. It was always a modern-day illusion.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Elon Musk Just Explained How He Thinks About Sleep and How You Should TooIn an interview with Joe Rogan, Musk explains how much he sleeps and why.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Want to Be Wealthier? Science Says Marry the Right Person--but Not for the Reason You Might ThinkResearch shows your significant other makes a huge impact on your financial success. (And so can your business partner.)
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Want to Be Happier and More in Control? Science Says Sleep Like This Every NightWe know what to do. We're just not doing it. (But don't blame yourself.)
Work-Life BalanceMarcel Schwantes Is the Office Dead Forever? Studies Suggest Working From Home Is the Way of the FutureEighty percent of U.S. workers said they're just as productive or more productive working from home.
LeadMartin Zwilling 10 Ways to Overcome Stress and Become a Mature Business LeaderHow to stay cool under pressure, still be a top performer, and maintain you own health.
Work-Life BalanceMarcel Schwantes New Study Explains How Employees Are Adjusting to Remote Work (and How Managers Can Help) More workers are going out of their way to increase their visibility while working from home.
Work-Life BalanceDamon Brown Why You May Feel Too Guilty to Rest, and Why You Should StopSome of us just can't take a break, even during a pandemic. 'Do Nothing' author Celeste Headlee explains why we mistake idleness for laziness.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Is Sitting the New Smoking? A Harvard Professor Debunks the Myth, With 1 CatchSitting at work? Not such a big problem. Sitting when you're not at work? That's another story.
LeadMarcel Schwantes Research Shows Executives Are Split on Whether to Require a Covid Vaccine Before Returning to the OfficeAlso, only 1 percent of execs intend to fully shift to remote workforces after the pandemic subsides.
LeadDavid Finkel Feeling Uninspired? Blame Your Lack of a CommuteHow to get that commute 'inspiration' back even if you are working from home.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 1 Top Priority About Remote Work That Most Managers Are ForgettingAs we approach the one-year mark since the global shift to remote work, one thing remains on the back burner.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Want to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids? Research Shows How You Spend Time Together Matters More Than the Number of HoursWhile the amount of time you spend with your kids matters, research shows how you spend that time matters a lot more. (In fact, even more than the total hours.)
Business BooksJessica Stillman 2 Books to Help You Be a Better Parent in Crazy Times Feeling like being both a great entrepreneur and a great parent is mission impossible at the moment? Read these.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden How Happier People Spend Their Money, Backed by Considerable ScienceLots and lots of research, plus a considerable hint: Invest in experiences that create memories.
Work-Life BalanceGeoffrey James MIT Just Discovered You Can Get Work Done Even While AsleepAnd, of course, there's an app for that.