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. […]
Are You a Tactical Communicator?
It’s tough to communicate well under pressure. Stressful situations bring out our argumentative sides, but debate is rarely the best tool to get what you want. As a police officer with a black belt in judo and a PhD in English literature, George J. Thompson developed sharp, yet subtle, tactics for having productive conversations with […]
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 […]
Win Over Your Toughest Audience
Parenting is a source of deep and enduring joy. But let’s face it: as cute as little kids can be, they’re also way too emotional. (And irrational. And bad at listening.) How can we learn to better negotiate with these tiny tyrants when they refuse to eat, behave, or go to bed? Our Instaread on […]
How to Crowdsource Happiness
This isn’t science fiction. The people you pass on the street have the ability to unlock powerful biological reactions in your body, triggering the release of hormones that make you feel happier for the rest of the day. These scientifically significant boosts from interactions with friendly strangers help shape our physical and mental health. Learn more […]
Weekend Wisdom – How to Stay Alive
No one lives forever. But by now you know that the food choices you make every day can help you live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. In HOW NOT TO DIE, Dr. Michael Greger examines the most common causes of death, and the foods that can help prevent them. Many people who need to […]
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 […]
