Company Culture

Human Resources

Hustle Culture Stops Working After 40. Here’s What Replaces It

Hustle culture rewards intensity and relentless output, until it doesn't. After 40, the same grind that once fueled growth can quietly erode energy and leadership presence.

By Philip Blackett

Thought Leaders

Stuck in a Bad Mood? These 5 Steps Can Change How You Handle Stress

By Amy M Chambers

Business News

Amazon Is Cutting 30,000 Corporate Jobs — And a Big Wave Starts Next Week

By Jonathan Small

Human Resources

Your Culture Is Your Capital. Here’s How to Turn Soft Values Into Hard Startup Metrics

By Neel Somani

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.

By Jonathan Small

Thought Leaders

Is Your Lunch Break Now Run by AI? How Corporate-Mandated Wellness Is a Slippery Slope to Mandatory Meal Plans

With 87% of companies already tracking employee wellness data and AI layoffs creating desperate workers, this dystopian scenario might be closer than you think.

By Sabeer Nelli

Human Resources

Your Company’s Culture Isn’t ‘Fine’ — Here’s How to Stop Avoiding the Problem and Start Fixing It

It's not the dysfunctional culture that kills great companies — it's the denial of it. Leaders must face the brutal reality and take meaningful steps to fix it.

By Mark Abbott

Thought Leaders

There’s a Looming Threat in the Workplace — and It’s Keeping Everyone on Edge. Here’s How to Face It Head On.

Positions that were once seen as indispensable are now obsolete thanks to this threat, and team members are watching leadership to see if, when and how their job will be next.

By Allison Schultz

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.

By Cyrus Claffey

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.

By Jonathan Hung

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.

By Dr. Kyle Elliott

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.

By Nathan Miller

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.

By Meghna Deshraj

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.

By Stacey Alcorn

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.

By Douglas Wigdor

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.

By Dr. Kyle Elliott