Human Resources
Microsoft Closes Its Physical Libraries for AI-Powered ‘Skilling Hubs’
The library closures end an era of author talks and CEO book recommendations.
Company Culture
Thought Leaders
If Your Culture Is Off, So Is Your Profit — Here’s How to Make Sure They Align
Culture is no longer a perk or a vibe — it's a core business strategy that directly shapes trust, loyalty and revenue.
By Mary Hagen
Thought Leaders
What Sparks the World’s Most Successful Startups? The Answer Might Surprise You.
When founders get close enough to feel a customer's pain, the right product becomes obvious. Proximity turns confusion into clarity and clarity into direction.
By Alok Chanani
Human Resources
Culture Isn’t a Vibe, it’s the System That Decides for Your Company
Culture isn't about perks or posters. It's the decision-making system your company relies on when uncertainty hits and you're not in the room.
By Andrea Olson
Thought Leaders
Innovation Will Stall in Your Company If You Don’t Fix This Cultural Problem
The fastest tools won't matter if people don't feel safe, steady and invested enough to use them well.
By Erin Riley
Thought Leaders
Your Language Matters More Than You Think. Here’s How to Use Your Words to Build the Culture You Want.
The phrases you repeat as a leader shape how your team thinks, acts and aligns. Use them with intention, and you can build culture one conversation at a time.
Building a Business
How to Spot a Dangerous Business Partner Before It Costs You
Here's how to check for red flags before starting a partnership that could cost you your company and your sanity.
Thought Leaders
Why the CEO of a $1 Billion Startup Rejects Silicon Valley’s Hustle Culture: ‘People Are Rushing Too Much’
Karri Saarinen has prioritized work-life balance while building Linear, a $1.25 billion company.
By Sherin Shibu
Thought Leaders
These 3 Common Leadership Habits Silently Undermine Your Authority
Learning the art of influence becomes increasingly important as you climb the career ladder.
Thought Leaders
The Secret Sauce That Keeps Great American Brand Jack Daniel’s Thriving After 158 Years
Chris Fletcher, Vice President and Master Distiller at Jack Daniel's, gives us a peek inside oak barrel paradise.
By Dan Bova
Thought Leaders
These 5 Core Values Are the Secret Behind 20 Years of Growth and Success
Consistency, not constant reinvention, is the secret to lasting success. Here's how five enduring values have fueled my company's growth for nearly 20 years.
Thought Leaders
Mission vs. Vision — Here’s How Your Success Depends on This Distinction
Here's a deep dive into the nature and purposes of mission and vision statements, and why taking the time to get them right is well worth the effort.
By Nellie Akalp
Business Branding
This Is the Invisible Force That’s Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Success
Most businesses still treat this invisible force as a soft skill — when, in truth, it has become the most powerful competitive advantage.
By Sudhir Gupta
Thought Leaders
How Transparent Decision-Making Can Revolutionize Your Business
When teams can see how and why choices are made, trust deepens, politics fade, and culture becomes self-sustaining.
Human Resources
Want Happier Employees? Try These 7 Thanksgiving Appreciation Ideas to Show Gratitude
Thanksgiving is the perfect moment to express gratitude — but the smartest companies keep the appreciation flowing all year long.
Thought Leaders
Could a Simple Wellness Shift Be the Secret to Happier, More Loyal Teams?
If chosen and implemented with care and consideration, wellness-based offerings can do wonders for recruitment, retention and overall culture. Here's how.
Human Resources
My Terrible Bosses Taught Me 5 Unexpected Leadership Lessons
As I practice gratitude this holiday season, I am reflecting on how I am grateful for those bad bosses. Here are five lessons my bad bosses taught me.
By Mita Mallick
Business Branding
Your Story Isn’t Just Branding — It’s a Blueprint For Beating the Competition
From choosing a name others doubted to creating a culture that feels like home, this is how naming our restaurant turned identity and mission into a business blueprint.
By Chris Ng
Human Resources
Leadership Without Humanity Is Failing — Here’s How to Fix It in 3 Steps
When your culture connects, so do your people.
By Brad Rencher
Business News
Amazon CEO Reveals the Real Reason Behind the Company’s 14,000 Job Cuts — And It’s Not Because of AI or Cost Cutting
Amazon slashed 4% of its 350,000-person global corporate workforce, marking one of the largest job cuts in the company's history.
By Sherin Shibu
Thought Leaders
Leaders Who Accept ‘Good Enough’ Risk Failure — Don’t Be One of Them
"Good enough" may satisfy most people, but it's rarely what creates lasting impact — and it's certainly not enough to stake your business on.
By Aytekin Tank
Thought Leaders
3 Clarity Questions That Will Help You Redesign Your Entire Life
Most entrepreneurs know how to set goals, but fewer know how to pause, take stock and ensure those goals truly align with the life they want to build.
By Debbie Biery
Human Resources
Leaders Who Ignore Trauma Are Falling Behind. Here’s How to Catch Up.
For far too long, employees were told to check their emotions at the door. That era is over.
Thought Leaders
What a Company With Near-Zero Turnover Taught Me About Building Culture That Lasts
The best leaders know customer service isn't a department, it's a culture. I saw one company prove it beyond question, and it reaffirmed everything I believe about real leadership.
By Scott Deming
Human Resources
You Need to Embrace These 3 Principles to Stay Relevant For the Next 10 Years
In a market driven by hype and soaring valuations, the founders who endure focus on these three things.
Thought Leaders
How to Keep Your Team’s Core Values Intact While Scaling Fast — or Risk Your Business Failing
Here's how authenticity and cultural preservation fuel long-term business success.
By Sudhir Gupta
Thought Leaders
Trying to Break Your Organizational Silos? You’re Probably Focusing on the Wrong Thing.
Silos aren't just structural — they're signals your culture might be holding your strategy back. Here's how to fix it.