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I'm Living Through the California Wildfires — Here's How Every Business Can Prepare For a Natural Disaster
My company is based in southern California; I've had to evacuate my home once already because of the fires. It's been very touch-and-go — but I'm still running my business. Here's what I've learned about being prepared for any natural disaster, especially as they become commonplace.
Our CTO Gave Us an Unexpected Ultimatum — and It Was Every Tech CEO's Worst Nightmare. Here's How We Handled It.
After one the most pivotal moments in our company's history, our former CTO decided to hold us hostage. Upon introspection, the errors that brought us to this fateful moment were mine to own. This is a cautionary tale for budding tech entrepreneurs about managing key man risk and treating your teams right.
Meet the Millennial Founder Who Built a $10 Billion Startup On an Ancient Philosophy: 'There's No Better System Than Nature'
With Notion, Ivan Zhao built a digital workspace that Gen Z is flocking to. The key to his success? Consider the humble beetle.
5 Unique Ways Women Are Capable of Closing the Talent Gap Within STEM Fields
STEM's gender gap is more than a statistic — it's a missed opportunity. Women bring collaboration, innovation and empathy to the table, paving the way for a stronger, more inclusive future in science and tech.
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People spending more than $100,000 on a week-long vacation want to be impressed. Here's how Villa Avellana does it.
Why the Best CEOs Think Like Anthropologists
Great leaders thrive by thinking like anthropologists — curious, observant and focused on understanding why people do what they do.
The Science Behind Why Pets Can Promote Better Health and Well-Being in the Workplace
As a devoted animal lover and owner of two Jack Russell terriers, a French bulldog and a white Alsatian, I firmly believe in the countless benefits pets bring to our lives.
Don't Stand in the Way of AI — How Artificial Intelligence Can Turn Us Into Better Leaders and Entrepreneurs
To take full advantage of AI, leaders need to use it themselves rather than stand in the way.
What Every Business Leader Can Learn From Dutch Bros' People-First Culture
The coffee chain is turning employees into owners of the customer experience.
Why Are Remote Work Trends So Different in the US and UK?
While the USA and the UK share similarities, they have markedly different remote work cultures. This is particularly interesting for a US-based founder with UK-based employees. I wanted to explore these differences further so we can understand how remote work policies can be tailored to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction in both countries.
Have Great Ideas? Here's Why the Best Thing You Can Do Is Give Them Away.
Will people just steal your work?
Taco Bell Is More Than 60 Years Old — Here's the Brand's Secret to Staying Relevant, According to Its CEO
The fast food franchise has its sights set on something bigger than the quick service restaurant category. That landed it the #1 spot on our Franchise 500 for the fifth time.
How This Founder Is Sharing the Immigrant Story Through Food – And Her Best Advice for Entrepreneurs
Immigrant Food is transforming the culinary world by celebrating global flavors and advocating for immigrant contributions in America.
Stop Blindly Following 'the Customer Is Always Right' — Here's What to Do Instead For the Sake of Your Employees
Businesses should move away from the outdated "the customer is always right" mindset, which often leads to employee burnout, high turnover and, ironically, poor service quality. Here's how to prioritize building genuine relationships and empower employees to use empathy and their own judgment when addressing customer needs.
What Parenthood Taught Me About Inspiring Self-Reliance in Others
Effective mentorship mirrors parenting by fostering independence through guidance, trust and thoughtful questioning.
