No one wants to be criticized, whether it’s in a performance evaluation or in an argument at home. But feedback is a good thing—and if we can learn to control our kneejerk negativity upon hearing it, we’d all be better off. Here are two key insights from THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK, our latest release. Key […]
The Face of Space Tourism
Later this year, Virgin Galactic hopes to launch its first commercial flight into space. Who better to be its first tourist than the maverick billionaire Richard Branson, founder of the company and lifelong lover of extreme adventures? Behind the flashy headlines, Branson has perfected the formula for turning his hobbies and interests into enormously successful companies. […]
Weekend Wisdom – How to Learn From Your Mistakes
Some of our most valuable learning experiences can come from our worst missteps. But business culture, with its incessant focus on productivity and achievement, often encourages us to bury mistakes—or, at the very least, to move on from them as quickly as possible. Academics suggest that this approach is self-defeating. Instead, businesses should take the time […]
Crazy Enough to Work
Are you shooting down your team’s best ideas? Success can lead us to dismiss breakthrough projects that seem too radical or expensive—but that’s where the path to innovation is. In LOONSHOTS, entrepreneur and physicist Safi Bahall describes how to question the cautious instincts that are holding you back. See why it was named one of the best […]
Craft a Flawless Pitch
Twenty minutes. That’s how long you have to impress someone, according to venture capitalist Oren Klaff. Using research from the field of neuroscience, Klaff offers a compelling guide for how to give an effective sales presentation. Ready to craft the perfect pitch? Seal the deal with our Instaread on PITCH ANYTHING.
Skip the Degree, Gain the Knowledge
Very few people need an MBA, and even fewer want to pay for the expensive degree. But the core principles of a good business education are useful information for anyone to have. Here are two top insights from our latest release, THE PERSONAL MBA: MASTER THE ART OF BUSINESS. Key Insight 1: Businesses must make the […]
Weekend Wisdom – Seize Control of Your Destiny
Social media has changed the game of entrepreneurship, with platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram making it easier for companies with small budgets to create high-impact advertising campaigns. But it can be frustrating to get started, especially given that each platform has its own culture and etiquette. Social media expert and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk has […]
Want to Master the Art of Decision Making?
We’re faced with dozens of decisions every day. Some, like choosing where to eat lunch, are easy to resolve. Others, like whether you should change your investment strategy, are far more complex. In their latest bestseller, DECISIVE, Chip Heath and Dan Heath describe a process for making informed, quick decisions with consistently good outcomes. Learn that […]
Get Your Way Every Time
William Ury has helped end civil wars. And as the co-founder of the Global Negotiation Project at Harvard University, Ury believes the negotiation techniques he has used in dramatic situations apply to the ordinary problems that we encounter every day. Whether you need to seal a business deal or settle a disagreement with your spouse, […]
Weekend Wisdom – To Truly Lead, Learn How to Follow
Good leaders know their limits—and acknowledge other people’s talents. Sometimes making the best call requires delegating an important decision to someone on the team who has special expertise. A confident leader should always feel comfortable deferring to the expert in these situations. In critical missions—whether it’s in the office or in the field—expertise is more […]
