The Toyota company’s leadership and culture has been a game changer in the world of business management. For more than 50 years, Toyota’s guiding principles have promoted high efficiency, strong leadership, and self-reliance in its workforce. For insight into how the company has nurtured strong core values while remaining nimble enough to respond to new […]
Maximize Your Mental Resources
Want to banish burnout and achieve peak productivity? First you need insight into the inner workings of your brain. A little understanding goes a long way, effectively honing your ability to better manage distractions, collaborate seamlessly, and work faster. Activate optimum efficiency mode with our Instaread on YOUR BRAIN AT WORK.
Wisdom From an Iconic Leader
When Coach Bill Walsh led the San Francisco 49ers to an unexpected championship in the 1970s, he changed the game of American football. Walsh is known for perfecting his team’s plays and promoting team unity instead of focusing on the score, a strategy from which we can all learn. Here are two top insights from our latest […]
Weekend Wisdom – Always Say it Twice
Most leaders know how important it is to convey the messages and principles of the organization to everyone in the company, from interns to the executive team. But they might not realize how many times they need to communicate a given message before it is truly absorbed by the workforce. In THE ADVANTAGE, longtime business […]
Weekend Wisdom – Take the Next Step
Finishing a project, or even making progress on one, can sometimes stymie the ability to work from home, especially for someone who is still learning how to manage time independently of office culture. However, as David Allen points out in his 2001 work, GETTING THINGS DONE, there’s usually one of four tasks that can be completed to […]
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In the late seventeenth century, Trinity College in Cambridge, England issued an urgent message to its students and faculty: go home, or risk getting sick. At the time, London was being ravaged by an outbreak of the bubonic plague that ultimately killed a quarter of the city’s population. However, the warning sent by that school’s […]
The Ins and Outs of Venture Capitalism
Fun fact: venture capitalism was born in the 18th century, when investors pumped their money into whaling exhibitions. Today, investors largely look for opportunities on land, but the principles remain the same. Want to learn how to transform a local company into a global brand? Our latest Instaread Original “Venture Capital” will show you how to […]
A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Corporate Battle
Every leader needs a field guide. But in the military and in the business world, training for the top jobs is often in short supply. In LEADERSHIP STRATEGY AND TACTICS, former Navy SEAL turned corporate consultant Jocko Willink distills everything he knows about how to manage an elite team. Recommit to excellence with our latest Instaread.
The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of a Media Icon
Arianna Huffington requires no introduction. Under her leadership, the Huffington Post became one of the most popular websites in the world. The site’s unique mix of celebrity blogs, citizen reports, and journalism made Huffington a household name—and now she has reinvented herself again as a wellness expert. Learn about Huffington’s incredible career in our brand […]
Better Than Business School
Almost $115,000. That’s what your first year at The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, the top-rated MBA program in the US, would cost. If the high price tag puts you off—or if you just don’t have time for school right now—we have the next-best thing. Learn about marketing, ethics, accounting, finance, operations, strategy, and […]
