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Why CEOs Devote So Much Time to Their Hobbies
Harvard Business Review - Emilia Bunea and Svetlana N. Khapova and Evgenia I. Lysova
When Goldman Sachs named David Solomon its new CEO, the media didn’t just focus on his professional background and his rise through the ranks; it also covered his moonlighting as a bona fide DJ. Solomon,
Steve Jobs Said You Should Ask 1 Crucial Question Every Morning to Master Your Work Life
Inc Magazine - By Marcel Schwantes
How do you live your life? Are you just getting by paycheck-to-paycheck, or do you have a higher purpose for everything you do? To put it more succinctly, as the old adage goes, do you live to work or
Money
Money Might Not Bring You Happiness, But It Can Bring You Freedom
Entrepreneur - Peter Voogd
In his latest series, Money Matters, Entrepreneur Network partner Peter Voogd discusses how to go from broke to the possibility of making six figures in a matter of months. Voogd says that in his journey
Where to Find Hundreds of Business-Plan Examples
Inc Magazine - By Larry Kim
Whether you want to create the next unicorn startup or lay the groundwork for a successful and sustainable business, the process starts with your business plan. Executive Summary: Start off with an overview
Ego Is the Enemy of Good Leadership
Harvard Business Review - Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter
On his first day as CEO of the Carlsberg Group, a global brewery and beverage company, Cees ‘t Hart was given a key card by his assistant. The card locked out all the other floors for the elevator so he
Why B Students Make the Best Leaders
Inc Magazine - By Jim Schleckser
We live in a world where nearly every parent encourages their children to get good grades in school. Not only that, there might even be the expectation that their child get all A's--a perfect 4.0 grade
Why phantom rules hold you back (and what to do about it)
Ladders - Ozan Varol
Phantom rules are silent killers that constrain our thinking and keep us inside an invisible fence without us even being aware of it. In her brilliant …
People Who Persist in Reaching Their Goals Have Mastered This 1 Thing
Inc Magazine - By Amy Morin
As a psychotherapist and author of books on mental strength, I've observed the stark difference between individuals who reach their goals and those who give up along the way. When some people set their
7 Take-Aways from Indra Nooyi's Parting Note
Entrepreneur - Bhavya Kaushal
Indra calls it a day after 12 years of running as PepsiCo's CEO. Her exit deserves all the attention and limelight and so does her parting note. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their
When Times Are Tough, Give Your Team This Pep Talk
Entrepreneur - Jason Feifer
It's one that LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has given many, many times. Entrepreneurship is not easy. Not every day will be a good one. And what do you do then? Step one: You remind yourself that you’re
Start-up founders must learn the value of persistence
livemint.com - Shrenik Avlani
Bragpacker founder Manan Shah says be persistent, rely on your network of contacts, and define your business value early Manan Shah and his wife were …
College students say they want a degree for a job. Are they getting what they want?
The Washington Post
College is increasingly seen by high school students as a means to an end: getting a job. Since the Great Recession, surveys of teenagers — and the choices they are making about their college majors —
My daughter prayed to Alexa – Here’s the incredible thing that happened next
Fox News - Jeremiah J. Johnston
The most meaningful parenting experiences often come in the unplanned, organic moments of life. The problem is, all the interruptions of our always connected society can cause us to miss out on teaching
Why do startups fail? A postmortem of 256 failed startups.
hackernoon.com
DreamToIPOBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Aug 21, 2018 On 2006 startup guru Paul Graham wrote an epic post called The 18 Mistakes That Kill Startups . …
Why It Is Time for All U.S. Bishops to Resign
TIME - Gerard Mannion
IDEAS Mannion is Amaturo Professor of Catholic Studies at Georgetown University and a senior research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. For some time, many members of
When a $1,000 Gift Is Better Than $1 Million
The New York Times - By PAUL SULLIVAN
In the era of mega-philanthropy, small gifts can get overlooked or dismissed. But if done right, they can have just as great an impact as multimillion-dollar ones. In Litchfield County, a Connecticut known
Research: To Be a Good Leader, Start By Being a Good Follower
Harvard Business Review - Kim Peters and Alex Haslam
There is no shortage of advice for those who aspire to be effective leaders. One piece of advice may be particularly enticing: if you want to be a successful leader, ensure that you are seen as a leader
The Koch Brothers Commissioned a Survey of Americans and Found Most Like a $15 Minimum Wage, Free College, and Universal
The Intercept - Nick SurgeyZaid Jilani
During the month of July, the marketing and communications group In Pursuit Of — launched by the Koch brothers in 2017– conducted a survey of …
What makes a great leader, explained in eight counterintuitive charts
Quartz - Shane Snow
A couple of years after starting my most recent company, I had a scary realization. I noticed that by the time the business had grown to a hundred employees, my day-to-day role had gone from “guy who and
Steven Pinker, Author of Bill Gates's Favorite Book, Says Entrepreneurs Should Trust Stats, Not Their Intuition
Entrepreneur - Lydia Belanger
The Harvard psychology professor discusses his thoughts on the roles and responsibilities of business today. Steven Pinker is the author of several books, including Enlightenment Now, which published this
How Family Business Owners Should Bring the Next Generation into the Company
Harvard Business Review - Sam Bruehl and Rob Lachenauer
“Go find your passion,’’ Henry directed his children when they reached their late teens and early twenties. “Find your interests outside our family business and pursue them.’’ As inspiring as those words
Great Leaders Are Confident, Connected, Committed, and Courageous
Harvard Business Review - Peter Bregman
Brad was leading a difficult turnaround of his company and had decided to fire his head of sales, who was a nice guy but wasn’t performing. Brad (not his real name — I’ve changed some details to protect
Mark Cuban explains the steps any parent should take when their child has an idea for a business — whether you think it's
businessinsider.com.au - Mark Abadi
• Mark Cuban said it’s up to parents to guide their children when they show an entrepreneurial streak.• In his upcoming book “Kid Start-Up,” Cuban said …
This Billionaire Knows His Idea Is Crazy, and It's the Key to His Extreme Success
Inc Magazine - By Gene Hammett
If you want to be a billionaire, you must have a 10-billion-dollar idea -- and make it change the lives of humanity. This idea becomes your mission. Most people are not willing to even consider ideas this.
Religious young people: The few but faithful
aleteia.org - Paul De Maeyer
Results of sociological studies in Europe and the United States give cause for concern ... and hope. “We need you young people, living stones of a …
This 95-Year Stanford Study Reveals 1 Secret to Living a Longer, More Fulfilling Life
Inc Magazine - By Jeff Haden
What will make you happy? What will make you feel fulfilled? What will help you live a longer, healthier life? Terman, a Stanford University psychologist, was a pioneer in I.Q. testing; his revisions the
How Can You Be Sure Someone Has True Leadership Skills? Look for These 2 Rare Signs
Inc Magazine - By Marcel Schwantes
Everyone has a great boss story. Mine takes me back to 2005. I reported to an executive in a midsize hospital in Los Angeles. To this day, Bruce is my favorite boss because of his servant-leadership style.
Want to Make a Great First Impression? Try the 1 Thing People Like as Much as Food and Money (and Even Sex)
Inc Magazine - By Jeff Haden
I couldn't help but overhear what she said about me to her friend as they walked away. "He and I just had the best chat," she said. "What a wonderful conversation." I smiled to myself, partly because was
Bill Gates is raising his children according to a 1970s ‘Love and Logic’ formula — here are his top tips for grooming successful
Business Insider - Hilary Brueck
• Bill Gates says he parents according to a model developed in the 1970s by a former principal, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist.• The "Love and Logic" method minimizes emotional reactivity, and encourages
Business
How Humble Leadership Really Works
Harvard Business Review - Dan Cable
When you’re a leader — no matter how long you’ve been in your role or how hard the journey was to get there — you are merely overhead unless you’re bringing out the best in your employees. Unfortunately,