Would you walk into a local restaurant if you saw it had a one-star rating? Neither would we. And that tells you how easy it is for your reputation to take a hit, cost you customers, and eventually tank your entire business. Miriam Ellis recently shared a local business rating scale, showing how different ratings …
If you’ve ever wondered how some people seem to do it all and still manage to live balanced, happy, and successful lives, then this book is for you. Author Dave Asprey’s model includes high-performance techniques to help you become smarter, faster, and happier, and each of these methods can help you reap long-term rewards. In …
Women lack representation in the top positions at companies and within industries across the global workforce. Those who do reach the top are in a unique position to provide mentoring and foster gender equity for other women on their way up. Women’s stories of overcoming difficulties and crafting their own leadership path illuminate the qualities …
According to Give and Take – Why Helping Others Drives Our Success, there are three reciprocating styles you can adopt when interacting with other people: Taker (give only when you expect to receive more in return) Matcher (give only as much as you expect to receive) Giver (give more than you expect to receive)
“When an expert asks, ‘Will people understand my idea?’ her answer will be Yes, because she herself understands.” – Chip & Dan Heath Made to Stick explains why some ideas become popular, while others wither and die. The book “Made to Stick” lays out the most important characteristics of “stickiness”; that is, what makes ideas …
Since the 1980s, many economists and historians have claimed that the spread of capitalism is the reason for staggering improvements around the world. But if capitalism has done so much good, why are many people in America voicing resentment toward it today? In this book review, you’ll learn why. Discover the history behind the rise …
How do you convince someone to change? Whether you’re trying to get a team at work to change from Microsoft Office to Google Suite or trying to get your child to eliminate a bad habit, remember the people you want to change have two selves: a rational self and an emotional self. The rational self …
Though you might not be aware of it, machine learning algorithms are already seeping into every aspect of human life, becoming more and more powerful as they continue to learn from an ever-increasing amount of data. The Master Algorithm (2016) provides a broad overview of what kind of algorithms are already out there, the problems …
When you encounter a complex problem, think of the classical elements once believed to be the essence of nature and matter: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. With The Five Elements of Effective Thinking, you’ll learn how to think effectively and realize your full potential. Using as an organizing principle the four elements – earth, fire, …
Like badges? Then you’ll like this… Meta is launching a Certified Company program that recognizes businesses with expertise in digital advertising. Why the fuss This is the first certification Meta plans to offer to entire organizations. We’re talking brands, businesses, and agencies instead of individuals only. Companies will have to achieve “a threshold of individual …