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Starting a Business

These Rookie Mistakes Almost Ruined My Business — Here's What I Wish I Knew Before Starting

Success often comes from trial and error for entrepreneurs. Avoiding these 11 mistakes will save you time, money and stress.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

This Simple Rule-of-Thumb About Annual Raises Will Reduce Employee Turnover

If you're looking to keep your best employees, maintain morale and stay competitive in today's market, the secret might be in your approach to annual raises.

Business News

Does Waking Up at 5 a.m. Improve Productivity?

During the past few years, rising early has become increasingly popular as a productivity strategy — but does it actually work?

Money & Finance

These Are the Top Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2025 — Plus the Most Likely Reasons People Will Break Them

Americans are optimistic about meeting money goals, but two common obstacles might get in the way.

Science & Technology

An AI-Powered Robot Named Captcha Becomes First to Teach a Class

It led a lecture on AI vs. human thinking and moderated debates on AI ethics and impact.

Growing a Business

I Gave My Employees Unlimited PTO — The Effect This Had on My Business May Surprise You

If designed the right way, an unlimited PTO plan can help recruit and retain talent.

Business News

James Clear Explains Why the 'Two Minute Rule' Is the Key to Long-Term Habit Building

The hardest step is usually the first one, he says. So make it short.

Thought Leaders

You Have the Power to Create Your Own Legacy — What Will It Be?

True legacy is not just in the success of our endeavors, but in the impact that we have made on others around us. We can leave an "intentional legacy" in the world by making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Living

The 10 Best Ways to Break a Bad Habit, According to Science

There's no reason you can't break bad habits. By taking the right approach and working hard, you can change any unwanted behavior.

Business Process

How to Stop 'Idea Bombing' Before It Wrecks Your Team's Focus and Productivity

"Idea Bombing" happens when leaders constantly disrupt team priorities with new ideas, causing chaos and hindering productivity. To prevent it, leaders should prioritize transparently, create decision-making buffers, and build a culture focused on execution.

Starting a Business

Thinking of Starting a Business? 2025 May Be Your Year

As we head into the final months of the year, I believe 2025 will be just as big as 2020 for startups — maybe even bigger. Here's why.

Leadership

5 Successful Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Tips for Starting a Business Today

Rounding up the best people we met through our members-only Q&As.

Living

5 Simple and Cost Effective Ways to Share Your Holiday Cheer With Colleagues

Forget those customized greeting cards and useless gifts. Here are five things you can do for your colleagues that will have a much greater impact and cost you (close to) nothing.