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Building a Business

Is Your Relentless Pursuit of Efficiency Actually Hurting Your Business? Here’s How to Tell When You’re Taking Productivity Too Far.

A fanatical eye to the leanest and most productive systems can sometimes have diminishing returns.

By Aytekin Tank

Thought Leaders

I’m a U.S.-Born Entrepreneur Happily Raising My Kids in Spain. But I Still Use One Very American Parenting Approach to Foster Long-Term Success.

I'm so glad my children are growing up here, but when it comes to setting them up for success, it's all about balance.

By Amanda Breen

Entrepreneurs

Many Parents Make This Fatal Mistake When Praising Their Kids, Warns a Psychologist Who Studies Success

In 'Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,' psychologist Carol Dweck reveals the right way to recognize children's accomplishments for long-term success.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

There’s a Scientific Reason You and Your Colleagues Won’t Stop Waving at Each Other on Zoom

The somewhat awkward gesture that took hold amid the pandemic isn't disappearing anytime soon.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

Mastering Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to Effective Leadership and Team Building

Why EI is vital for leaders and team dynamics, and how to boost yours.

By Cara Sloman

Entrepreneurs

The Science-Backed Case for Embracing Boredom in the Workplace

Research shows that for entrepreneurs, a dash of ennui can actually be an asset. Here's how to turn boredom into an engine for creativity.

By Aytekin Tank

Thought Leaders

You Can Unleash Your Leadership Potential Through Executive Coaching. Here’s How.

My business was dramatically changed for the better thanks to an executive coach, and yours can be, too.

By Jason Hennessey

Human Resources

Is Someone Using Subtle Power Moves on You? Here’s What You Need to Know — and How to Regain Equal Footing.

Sometimes, it can be hard to figure out a person's intentions, especially if you've just met them.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

Introverts Who Use This Secret Weapon Can Be More Powerful Than Extroverts in the Workplace

Less extroverted colleagues are often misunderstood and underestimated — but their talent for one thing in particular sets them up for success.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Dads Who Do This Simple Activity With Their Kids for 10 Minutes a Day Are More Likely to Raise High Achievers

The straightforward approach can give children an advantage over their peers.

By Amanda Breen

Entrepreneurs

There’s a Scientific Reason You Can’t Stop Thinking About Unfinished Tasks. Learning to Harness That Energy Will Make You More Productive.

Why unfinished work captures our attention more than finished tasks, and how to leverage that psychological tendency for both personal and professional betterment.

By Aytekin Tank

Thought Leaders

Entrepreneurs Need Intermittent “Brain Fasts” to Stay on Top. Here’s Why — and How to Implement Them.

The remarkable cognitive and other health benefits of information dieting.

By Aytekin Tank

Entrepreneurs

4 Productivity Tips from Extreme Athletes That Will Make Your Business Stronger

From conquering fear to problem-solving to accepting adversity, these are four ways in which breakthrough physical competitors can teach entrepreneurs to excel.

By Aytekin Tank

Building a Business

Do This Simple Exercise to Unlock Your Potential, Says the Psychologist Who Coined the Phrase ‘Growth Mindset’

Carol Dweck, who currently teaches a first-year seminar at Stanford University, gives her students an assignment that can change their lives.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

How to Use Human Psychology to Crush Your Sales Goals

Learning why people act the way they do when it comes to purchasing will help you become the master of sales — and you might already be using some of these strategies without knowing it.

By Jason Miller

Thought Leaders

There Are 2 Types of Entrepreneurs — And This Is the One You Want to Be. Here’s Why.

By honing a few strategic leadership abilities, you'll be able to reach new levels — ensuring that your business is running smoothly and ready for whatever comes next.

By Mark O'Donnell

Buying a Franchise

When I Told People How Big This Franchise Could Grow, They Laughed. Now the Joke’s on Them.

Why building a successful enterprise in this sector starts with embracing a growth-focused mindset.

By Dan Rowe

Marketing

Amazon Uses These Psychological Tricks To Take Your Money on Prime Day

Don't fall victim to these Amazon Prime Day traps.

By Gleb Tsipursky

Thought Leaders

The Tool That Will Help You Boost Your Trust, Credibility and Influence

This indispensable resource can transform team dynamics, reshape leadership styles and boost organizational success, but what are the key methods of nurturing it?

By Christopher Myers

Thought Leaders

Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Success? A Psychologist Reveals 3 Proven Ways To Stop.

How we unconsciously get in our own way.

By Jonathan Small

Thought Leaders

Neuropsychologist Reveals a ‘Counterintuitive’ Way to Combat Any Toxic Relationship

Dr. Julia DiGangi, author of 'Energy Rising,' breaks down how to work through the most difficult dynamics.

By Amanda Breen