Thought Leaders
Tap into advice and insights from some of the business world's foremost thought leaders, and find out what it takes to join them.
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.
8 Winning Strategies for Succeeding in a Hyper-Competitive Market
This article highlights essential considerations and powerful strategies for excelling in a fiercely competitive and oversaturated market.
There Are Three Types of 'No,' Says the World's Leading Door-to-Door Sales Expert. Here's How to Know Which One You're Hearing
I've heard "no" more times than I can count. Here's how I turn objections into sales.
What is Blue Ocean Strategy? 3 Key Ways to Build a Business in an Uncontested Market
Exploring "Blue Ocean" opportunities involves navigating uncharted territory where few understand the problem, offering both excitement and risk.
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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.
Taco Bell Is More Than 60 Years Old — Here's the Brand's Secret to Staying Relevant, According to Its CEO
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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Businesses should move away from the outdated "the customer is always right" mindset, which often leads to employee burnout, high turnover and, ironically, poor service quality.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.
It's Time to Rewrite Your Company's Values — Here's How
Most companies' values are forgotten or disconnected from daily operations. By rethinking and co-creating values with your team, you can transform them into actionable tools that align behavior, build trust and drive performance.
Hard and Soft Skills Go Hand-in-Hand — These Are the Ones You Need to Sharpen This Year
The coming year promises to be one of change, which can be daunting and exciting. While it's important to stay on top of new technologies, the key will be sharpening those soft skills.
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