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 […]
How to Survive Your Next Performance Evaluation
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 […]
