Problem Solving
My Dad Won a Restaurant in a Poker Game — But It Was Losing Money. Now It's a Historic Business.
In fact, I would argue that every historic business that's still around is exceptionally good at changing with the times.
I Created a Meeting to Call Out My Team's Mistakes. What Happened Next Surprised Me.
All kinds of valuable revelations surfaced.
I Built a Business Around a Product That Didn't Sell — All Because Nobody Wanted to Offend Me
Here's how to ask the right questions, to meet a real need.
Unlock Your Brain's Problem-Solving Potential With These 3 Neuroscience Hacks
Most people get stuck focusing on problems instead of solutions, keeping their minds trapped in stress mode. This article breaks down a powerful shift that moves you from survival thinking to creative problem-solving with ease.
The Framework Google Uses to Solve Its Hardest Problems Can Work for Anyone. Here's What to Do.
Really, it's about which problem to solve first.
These Brothers Started a Business to Solve a Smelly Problem. It Led to $85 Million: 'Massive White Space.'
Christian and Justin Arquilla were both working in finance before they took a chance on entrepreneurship.
Fixing Every Problem Isn't Your Job — Here's How to Empower Your Team to Handle Issues Without Your Constant Involvement
Here's how to enable your team to solve problems on their own so you can focus on strategic planning and growth.
The Author of 'Million Dollar Weekend' Says This Is the Only Difference Between You and the Many 'Very, Very Dumb People' Making a Lot of Money
"They just started, and eventually they got somewhere."
How Getting Featured In The New York Times Led to the Demise of My Brand
We seemed to be rocking it — lots of press, major partnerships. Then we learned a harsh lesson.
This Serial Founder on Why It's Cheaper Than Ever to Start a Business — and Other Surprising Insights
Brian Lee cofounded companies like LegalZoom and ShoeDazzle — and he believes many beliefs about business these days are nonsense. Sure, it's harder to raise capital. But it's actually cheaper than ever to start a company.
Most Problems Fall Into 1 of 3 Layers — Here's How to Effectively Approach Each One
In entrepreneurship, not all problems are created equal. I've found that there are three layers of problems, and each one requires its own type of solution — here's what they are and how to approach each one.
7 Founders On Their Simple AI Fixes For Common Business Problems
AI can be used to streamline and supplement all kinds of processes that have long frustrated business owners. Here are a few examples.
Stanford Professors On the Counterintuitive Strategy That Helps Google Hire Top Talent
We assume that the best processes are seamless, but a little friction can go a long way.
4 Simple Mistakes That Can Crush Your Creative Side Hustle, From an Expert Who Raised $45 Million to Support Independent Workers
Ben Huffman, CEO and co-founder of Contra, became a "power user" on Elance and Odesk (now Upwork) and realized freelancers needed more support.
She 'Reverse-Engineered' Her First Company's Failure Into a Sober-Curious Brand Making $25 Million a Year
Shizu Okusa ran her first company for eight years but never made enough money. When she founded Apothékary, she knew what she had to do differently.