The True Value of an 80 Hour Work Week (Part 1)Inc Magazine - David FinkelIf I made the assertion that eventually the gains of working longer and harder eventually cap out would you agree? I ask this question to business owners all the time and it seems universal that we all
Marketing A Surprising Way to Inspire Employees to ReprioritizeInc Magazine - Entrepreneurs' OrganizationErik J. Olson, an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in Southeast Virginia, is the founder and CEO of Array Digital, a digital marketing agency. He also hosts the Journey to $100 Million podcast Amazon
Elevator Pitches Women Really Need to Brag More. Here's How to Do It WellInc Magazine - Alison DavisBragging gets a bad rap. Do a Google search on "why bragging is bad," and you get 17 million hits, including "how to brag without making people hate you." Ouch. After all, there's a social norm--an accepted
Money The Danger Of Handing Out TitlesInc Magazine - Jim SchleckserOne of the things that we're tempted to do in the early days of a business is to hand out titles. That's especially true when you're limited in how much money you can spend even as you try and recruit
The CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Walmart, and Target Just Made a Huge Announcement. It All Hinges on 2 Very Important WordsInc Magazine - Justin BarisoYesterday, the Business Roundtable, a group of nearly 200 of the most powerful CEOs in America, made a pretty big announcement. It's called "Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation." You can read the
Imagine Dragons Here's Why Imagine Dragons Turned Down a Chance to Be on the Cover of 'Rolling Stone'Inc Magazine - Minda ZetlinThe award-winning Rolling Stone is such an important stop along the way to stardom for musical groups that Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show famously recorded a song imploring the magazine to feature them
Nick SabanAt Alabama, This 1 Odd Statistic Shows Why Nick Saban Is a Truly Great Leader. (Hint: It Has Very Little to Do With WinningInc Magazine - Bill Murphy Jr.Let's talk about Nick Saban, the head football coach at the University of Alabama. If you follow sports at all (even if football isn't your thing), you likely know he's considered one of the greatest coaches
Business Everything You Need to Know About Employee Tax FormsInc Magazine - Carrie McKeeganAs a business owner, knowing which tax forms you need to complete or to collect from your employees can be tricky--especially if your background is something other than accounting. But, staying on the
Remote Working Leaders, Don't Fall for These 3 Myths on Remote WorkInc Magazine - Katie BurkeRemote work sometimes gets a bad reputation. But the statistics about the remote workforce prove otherwise. It's no secret that the future of work is becoming more and more remote. But remote work isn't
Tim Cook Tim Cook Has Met President Trump at Least 5 Times in a Year Amid Trade War Tensions. Here's How It's Paying Off for AppleInc Magazine - Jake Kanter• Apple CEO Tim Cook has met Donald Trump at least five times over the past year, as the president wages a trade war with China.• The latest meeting took place on Friday. Trump tweeted: "Having dinner
Behavior My Boss Gave Me Critical Feedback Without Any SpecificsInc Magazine - Alison GreenInc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues--everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. I having
Management The 1 Law of Leadership That Will Make People Want to Follow YouInc Magazine - Marcel SchwantesThere are so many leadership books, podcasts, TED Talks, and articles such as this all vying for our attention, each trying to point the way forward to compelling leadership approaches that work for competitive
Business Want to Make the Praise You Give Employees Powerful? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions FirstInc Magazine - Scott MautzWe've all worked for bosses that were quick to criticize and slow to praise. It doesn't feel good. On the other side, working for bosses that give out praise like candy doesn't feel good either--actually
Summer Vacation Almost Half of Americans Are Skipping Summer Vacations, Survey Shows. Here's Why That's BadInc Magazine - Minda ZetlinLabor Day, the unofficial end of summer is only two weeks away. So, it's time to ask, have you taken a summer vacation yet? If you're like nearly half of Americans, your answer to that question is no.
Nordstrom You've Probably Never Heard 1 Single Word About the CEO of Nordstrom. Here's the Surprising Reason WhyInc Magazine - Bill Murphy Jr.When it comes to mythical customer service stories, Nordstrom has one of the best ever. While it sounds too good to be true, two of Nordstrom's co-presidents promised a few years ago that it really happened.
How To Effectively Handle Conflict Within Your Team Without Becoming the Bad GuyInc Magazine - Tanya PriveFrom a young age, most of us were taught that conflict or fighting is bad. But is it really? It can be if the intention of the conflict is self-serving, but if everyone's focus is on the greater good the
Stephen Colbert With 10 Short Words, Stephen Colbert Just Taught an Extraordinary Lesson About Life, Happiness and GratitudeInc Magazine - Bill Murphy Jr."It's a gift to exist, and with existence comes suffering. Even the most successful people endure pain. Even the happiest and best--adjusted sometimes feel sorry for themselves. I'm thinking about those
Kylie JennerInstagram Just Made a Truly Stunning Change That Its Most Devoted Users Will Absolutely Hate. (Didn't They Learn AnythingInc Magazine - Bill Murphy Jr.What's more important, the platform or the people who use the platform? We need to start this story about Instagram with a history lesson about Snapchat. You might remember that at the start of 2018 --
Agile Development A Survey of Over 3,000 Managers Found That Most Use This Powerful Management Technique. Here's How to Get StartedInc Magazine - Peter CohanWhat should a leader do to stay ahead of the competition? Conceptually that's easy -- run your organization with the most effectiveness -- doing the right things -- and efficiency -- getting results quickly
Startups Having Passion Isn't Enough for Startup Success. You Also Need These 4 ThingsInc Magazine - Peter CohanPassion alone will not overcome the one-in-five million odds of becoming a unicorn Do you want your startup to succeed? If so, passion is important, yet it's over-rated. But let's be fair -- the reason
Technology Apple Just Announced It's Responsible for 2.4 Million US Jobs. That's Not Even the Most Important PartInc Magazine - Jason AtenApple is a pretty big company. You probably already knew that. It's the third largest company in the Fortune 500 based on revenue, the first or second most valuable company on any given day based on its
Entrepreneurship 3 Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself Before a Performance Review to Gain the Most Value From ItInc Magazine - Cathy HuygheOne of the most crucial components of my wellness as an entrepreneur is the practice of yoga. Certainly the physical practice, with its stretches and exercises of balance and focus, which are a boon to
Governance The Gritty Reality of Attaining B Corp AccreditationInc Magazine - Entrepreneurs' OrganizationKevin Chin, an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in London, United Kingdom and Brisbane, Australia, is the author of HyperTurnaround! and founder and CEO of Arowana, a certified B Corporation which
Success The Importance of an Abundance Mindset for Business LeadersInc Magazine - Young Entrepreneur CouncilMany of the most successful people in the world have worked their way up from the bottom. In fact, many have overcome hardships and difficult times along their paths to success. There are many factors
Why Being a Tough Boss Doesn't Make You a Good Boss (and How to Change)Inc Magazine - John BoitnottThere's a popular myth that the tough boss is a good boss, that demanding bosses get better results. Notable leaders such as Amy Klobuchar and Steve Jobs are known for this. But, as it turns out, being
Why Are People Quitting Their Jobs? A New Study Sums Up the Whole Reason in 4 WordsInc Magazine - Marcel SchwantesThe future of work is now, but too many companies are still living in the past. There are plenty of good business reasons why more companies should consider a remote workforce. Besides it being the future
Gwen The Risk of Not Asking Who Made a Mistake (Fast Failures Aren't Always Good Failures)Inc Magazine - Peter EconomyWe all mistakes--we're human, after all. But, what happens when we ignore the mistakes our coworkers and the people who work for and with us make? Recently, Karen Firestone--CEO of Aureus Asset Management
IQ 3 Small Things You Can Do Every Day to Boost Your EQInc Magazine - Jessica StillmanYou know how to get smarter -- you read, do puzzles, talk to smart people, etc. -- but how do you become nicer and more empathetic? Experts tell us that it’s actually easier and more impactful to boost
Microsoft Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says This 1 Thing Unlocks Employee Greatness. (It's Why Microsoft Is Winning Again)Inc Magazine - Scott MautzSatya Nadella boils down Microsoft's success into one powerful, unexpected driver. CEOs have an overwhelming amount to worry about and focus on, especially incredibly complex tech companies like Microsoft.
