Zero-Cost Recharge
Paul Sullivan's Aug. 21 New York Times piece, "Getting Workaholics to Stop and Recharge," is another welcome addition to the swelling tide of popular and academic articles focused on the balance...
View ArticleAmazon Is Cruel and We Are to Blame
When news broke out regarding Amazon's harsh work conditions, numerous current and former employees were not surprised by the picture that was painted of the e-commerce giant. The testimonials paint a...
View ArticleEven the Brilliant Choose Balance
Why doesn't a Nobel Prize winning economist try to beat the market? Maybe the story below will give solace in turbulent times. The moral of the story is: Asset allocation is just another word for peace...
View ArticleHow to Start Over and Win: Choosing Entrepreneurship Instead of Retirement
By: Sandra Clayton A lot has changed that affects how we view and conduct business. For one, our economy has changed, and as a result there are many, many women who once worked at large corporations...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs Are Losers
"No one wants to do business with a loser," I concluded a decade ago as I tried to rebuild from my financial collapse. Once you've crashed and burned with one business, why would anybody agree to get...
View ArticleHere's What It's Like to Interview Elon Musk
What is it like to interview Elon Musk? originally appeared on Quora: The best answer to any question.Answer by Alexander Zhang, Managing Director of LavaLab, on Quora: Quite honestly, it was scary as...
View ArticleRon Johnson Re-Imagines Retail
At age 55 and after rising to the heights in retailing, Ron Johnson certainly didn't need the money. Nor did he need the stress and aggravation of starting not only a business, but a revolutionary...
View Article6 Tips for Using Your Organizational Culture to Drive Performance
Successful business leaders understand the importance of creating a high-performance culture within their organizations and the benefits that come with it. Many have taken the time to assess and...
View ArticleHow to Power Network Like a Relationship Coach
As life becomes more digital, networking can feel increasingly awkward. Wait, can't we just text? Walking into an event where you know no one, and introducing yourself to a stranger can seem...
View ArticleNetflix and the Flexibility Stigma
When the first reporter called me up with the news that Netflix had announced a year's parental leave, I was thrilled. Researchers generally conclude that that's close to the ideal amount of maternity...
View ArticleWhen Email and Texting Are Insufficient: An Interview with the Phone Lady
For Hillary Clinton, Emailgate just won't go away. Politics aside, I wonder why so many of us routinely rely upon email when a simple two-minute phone conversation would usually suffice. And voicemail?...
View ArticleThe Wild Ride Gets Wilder - Only Government Spending Can Fix This
The world is out of balance. Everyone's nervous. There is a glut of money floating around the world and no one offers a "safe place" to put it. The stock market is way up, way down, way up, way down -...
View ArticleThe Leadership of We
Togetherness can and does create the momentum of change and the opportunity for greatness - that is, if you choose to operate in this way. Every day we make choices about what to wear, what to eat,...
View ArticleWhy the Nuclear Agreement With Iran Is a Defeat for Ayatollah Khamenei
Ever since the Vienna nuclear agreement between Iran and P5+1 -- the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council plus Germany -- was announced on July 14, the opponents of the...
View ArticleHello, Goodbye: Endings as Positive Opportunities
By Chris Murchison, VP of Staff Development & Culture at HopeLab Investing in new employee orientation is a no-brainer for most organizations. A thoughtful beginning sets staff up for success....
View ArticleLive a Day in the Life of Your Clients
As I drove through a torrential summer rainstorm, I wondered why I was rushing to the Florida state line while every banker I know had already begun their July 4th weekend vacation. As I dodged...
View ArticleWhy It Pays to Charge More
One of the most common questions that comes up among social entrepreneurs in our incubator is how much they should charge for their product or service. The truth is, I'm not qualified to answer that....
View ArticleThe Federal Reserve Board and the War for Poverty
There has been much talk in recent years about inequality and the poor life chances of children who grow up in poverty. Even many conservative Republicans have been putting forward proposals that are...
View ArticleAdTech's Torrid M&A Pace Powered by New Buyers, LUMA's Kawaja (VIDEO)
Through January to October 2014, the total value of ad tech deals totalled $3.8 billion, according to a report from investment bank Coady Diemar Partners at the time. And things are about to get...
View ArticleStartup Insider: How aCommerce CEO Paul Srivorakul Plans to Automate...
Startup Insider is a series of articles with the goal of helping aspiring founders and entrepreneurs understand the ins and outs of starting a startup. We hope to dig deeper and showcase stories,...
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