Thought Leaders
Disruption to the Rescue
In matters both mundane and critical, it can be easier to simply go with the flow, but to create true waves of innovation, it's vital to disrupt the status quo.
By Hafiz Sikder
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Marketing
When Does Marketing Hype Go Too Far?
An attorney and business owner explains how companies can stay on the right side of the too-aggressive marketing line and protect themselves from legal problems.
Thought Leaders
How to Lead With Your Values, Regardless of Industry
Your company's values are the foundation upon which everything else is built, so properly defining them is a critical first step.
Buying a Franchise
An ER Nurse Opened a Curry Up Now Franchise Right Before Covid-19: ‘I Couldn’t Abandon Either Responsibility. That’s Not My Ethics.’
Pritesh Benjamin hadn't planned to spend much time in the kitchen, but when business dropped 70 percent overnight, he rolled up his sleeves and got to cooking.
Thought Leaders
7 Essential Soft Skills to Elevate Your Leadership During the Pandemic
Optimistic leaders encourage employees to persist and achieve success in adversities.
Thought Leaders
Avoid These 4 Workplace Disasters Before You Make Headlines
Contrary to popular belief, not all press is good press.
By Mike Kappel
Thought Leaders
Why You’re Hurting Your Bottom Line If You Only Care About the Bottom Line
Fixating unhealthily on profits could backfire, but there is a better way.
Business News
The Rise of Impostor Entrepreneurs
It's not only easier to steal an identity, but also to create one.
Thought Leaders
Strictly Business? Making Ethical Decisions in a Commercial World.
Every entrepreneur, sooner or later, will be faced with the crucial question: What should I do?
Building a Business
5 Simple Ways to Handle Nepotism in the Workplace
Think your boss is giving opportunities to friends and family members over you? Here's what to do.
By Carolyn Sun
Thought Leaders
7 Elements of a Strong Work Ethic
Here are the pillars you need for personal and professional success.
Thought Leaders
When Good Leaders Create Bad Results
Every decision affects employee satisfaction and performance.
Thought Leaders
What Working at Enron Taught Me About Corporate Ethics
Being a leader means using your platform to create a positive legacy.
Business Funding
This Founder Found Out Her Investor Allegedly Sexually Harassed Women and Gave Back $500,000 in Funding
A moral crisis blindsided Unbound CEO Polly Rodriguez and put her brand's values to the test.
Tech
Why Tech Companies Need a Code of Ethics for Software Development
With so much potential for software to go bad, it's important that developers commit to doing good.
By Dave West
Thought Leaders
Why the Best Read for Modern Entrepreneurs Is a Book From the 1930s
Life's most important lessons hold true in business, too.
Human Resources
The Golden Rule Is Just as Good for Businesses as It Is for People
Businesses that "do unto others" are reaping the benefits.
Thought Leaders
Are You in it for 5 Years or 50? The Trust You Earn Will Determine How Long Your Business Lasts.
Your personal and business ethics have significant impacts on your business's longevity.
By Ray Zinn
Tech
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Are Arguing About AI — But They’re Both Missing the Point
The dangerous aspect of AI will always come from people and their use of it, not from the technology itself.
Building a Business
The 10 Commandments of Business
Imagine "Thou shalt not steal" and "Thou shalt honor thy father and thy mother" and the rest of it -- on your wall at work.
Thought Leaders
Note to Startups: Employees Are Happiest When Leaders Have a Moral Compass
A new study finds that people stick around when they trust bosses will do the right thing.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
More CEOs Are Being Fired for Ethical Matters Today Than Ever Before
A new study found that CEO firings due to ethical lapses has increased 36 percent over the past five years.
By Rose Leadem
Marketing
Only Ethical Marketing Will Stand the Test of Time
Ethical marketing, or a lack thereof, could decide the future of your business.
By Aaron Haynes
Online Presence
10 Costly Mistakes Business Leaders Make on Twitter
It isn't only what you tweet that can hurt your brand. Not capitalizing on the power of social media poses its own risks to growing your company.
Tech
Emerging Ethical Concerns In the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Do electric sheep need shepherds?
Building a Business
High-Tech Startups Need to Ditch the ‘Engineers Rule’ Mentality
Everyone is in the people business. Create a balance between ideas and execution to ensure the long-term success of your new company.
By William Hall
Thought Leaders
3 Tips for Making Social Responsibility a Priority at Your Startup
Learning to seek profits in an ethical manner will not only help the world at large; it will help your bottom line.