These days, if you want to build a fortune, you need to sell nonstick pans on Instagram or start a prank channel on YouTube. Rich people in the Gilded Age were just built different. Take the Astor family, who built their wealth through the beaver fur trade. Doesn’t that sound vaguely classy? Nepo baby Anderson […]
You were born to fail
As a cop, Secret Service agent, politician, television show host, and podcaster, Dan Bongino has failed his way through a lot of high-profile jobs. In fact, he believes that learning from those failures is what gave his career real momentum. His new memoir explores the alchemy of transforming mistakes into gold. Failing Is Teamwork You might […]
The secretive legal team behind Trumpism
In the U.S., big law firms are often closely linked to corporate interests and conservative politics. A good example is the prominent firm Jones Day, whose controversial clients include Donald Trump and Big Tobacco. Are they using the system to exploit the people it’s meant to protect? Wolves in Disguise While Jones Day isn’t uniquely […]
Castro’s greatest spy
Ana Montes had a long run as a spy. She spent 17 years as a top analyst for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, all the while funneling top-secret info to Cuba. Her double life caught up with her eventually, but not before Montes had been celebrated and promoted by her unsuspecting colleagues. Lies, Lies, Lies […]
The Republican Party, explained
Perhaps you’ve noticed that the Republican Party has been in the headlines lately? Their comical journey to find a new speaker of the House may be fresh news, but the root of that crisis has been many years in the making. Our latest Instaread examines the history and current state of conservative politics in the […]
Progress = Me + We
Ginni Rometty, the first woman to lead IBM, retired from the company in 2020 after almost 40 years of service. She learned a lot in her long career. With a focus on service and stewardship, Rometty has combined her personal story with leadership advice in Good Power, our latest Instaread. Harnessing Power A big problem is […]
Unmasking high-tech threats
The world’s most famous hacker died a few months ago. Of course, by the time Kevin Mitnick passed away, he had pivoted to become a security consultant. (As it turns out, becoming famous as a hacker is a professional liability.) Written after he spent five years in prison, Mitnick’s essential text on tech security is […]
Excellence is a habit
Failure is subjective, which means you can reframe disappointments into opportunities. Make excellence a frame of mind with advice from Greg Harden, the life coach and consultant known for his work with sports superstar Tom Brady. Our latest Instaread will help you take it to the next level. Always Give 100% Years ago, when Harden […]
The new laws of success
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett is the founder and leader of companies that are collectively valued at over $1 billion. His laws of success are less about business strategy and more about mastering your self, your storytelling, your philosophy, and your team. Our latest Instaread tells all. Rewrite Your Story Your self-story is your personal belief in […]
Clarify. Enhance. Close.
What if you could increase your business revenue fourfold in just six years? That’s what Donald Miller, CEO of Business Made Simple and StoryBrand, did with his operation. His “Small Business Flight Plan” can help you get there fast. Draw Precise Blueprints Defining a clear goal for your business is the primary role of a […]
