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Tap into advice and insights from some of the business world's foremost thought leaders, and find out what it takes to join them.

Growing a Business

How to Hire Like Netflix — 'This Is a Completely Different Way of Thinking About Human Capital'

The streaming platform built an incredible team with a strategy called "talent density." But you don't need to be a tech giant to do it.

Making a Change

I Hit Rock Bottom When My Childhood Dream Crumbled Before My Eyes — But Entrepreneurship Saved Me. Here's What I Learned About Purpose, Perseverance and People.

The day I accepted that my dream of becoming a professional soccer player wouldn't come true is seared into my memory — but I found a new purpose in starting a business. Here are the three lessons that shaped my journey and how you can apply them to your own.

Leadership

4 Mindful Leadership Practices That Transformed My Management and Company Culture

Over the years, I've developed a few mindful leadership practices that have transformed my management style and had a profound impact on our company culture at the same time. It requires a dedication to being fully engaged, authentic, and focused on personal and professional development.

Leadership

You Need to Listen More to Lead Better — 5 Tactics for Leaders to Bridge the Communication Gap With Their Team

If business moves at the speed of relationships, leaders must do more than talk a good game.

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Business News

Kevin O'Leary's Dad Told Him Not to Follow His Passion. He's Glad He Listened.

O'Leary says getting an MBA was ultimately better than following his childhood dream.

Business Culture

Cut the Chit-Chat and Get to Work — Why It's Time for More Minimal Meetings

"Can you jump on a call?" is a common question in our modernized working world. However, is it time to rethink this? Ingvar Kamprad was a firm believer in keeping meetings minimal, and my experiences building Bubbles led me to concur with that. Let's explore.

Business News

A Surfer Without a Degree Is Worth $16 Billion After His Biotech Company's Stock Soared 1,100% in a Year

He took classes at UC Santa Barbara in the 1960s but didn't get a degree. Instead, he was focused on finding ways to make money.

Thought Leaders

5 Types of LinkedIn Content to Level Up Your Personal Brand as a Thought Leader

Elevate your personal brand on LinkedIn with these five types of content.

Franchise

When I Became President of KFC, Franchisees and Corporate Hated Each Other. But I Believed This Behavioral Theory Could Bring Them Back Together.

I was handed the undesirable task of righting the ship at Kentucky Fried Chicken. But the challenge allowed me to test a leadership theory.

Growing a Business

I Wrote 2 Books That Are Now Bestsellers — Follow My 5-Step Approach to Do the Same

You've done the hard work: You wrote a book! Now, it's time to sell it. Follow these five practices to ensure you get the success you deserve.

Growing a Business

How Bernie Madoff's Niece Turned a Family Scandal Into a Mission to Fight Against Pay Inequities

Jess Ekstrom discusses her passion for championing women entrepreneurs and tapping into the power of true optimism.

Social Media

Do You Know Your LinkedIn SSI Score? Here's How to Find It and Why It Matters for Your Branding

Your LinkedIn SSI score is a key measure of how effectively you're building your personal brand and growing your network.

Growing a Business

We Made a List of America's 150 Favorite Mom & Pop Shops. Did Your Local Gem Make the Cut?

With Foursquare, we chose 150 small, independent businesses that epitomize main street America, bringing people together and making their communities more vibrant.

Growing a Business

Bad Reviews Can Destroy a Small Business. But If You Get One, Here's How to Bounce Back.

A one-star review can hurt your ego — and your business. But it's possible to prevent (and remedy!) this scary scenario.