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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, […]

The Original Influencer

Before there was Instagram, there was Oprah. Our latest Instaread Original profiles Ms. Winfrey, analyzing her career as not just an entertainer, but also as a marketing whiz. By cultivating an impeccable personal brand, Winfrey transformed daytime television, the publishing industry, and the 2008 presidential election. Learn how she did—and what’s next—in our Success Story […]

Free Advice From a Billionaire

As the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett has amassed billions of dollars in wealth. An outspoken critic of conventional wisdom about investing, Buffett has developed his own investment philosophy. Here are two top insights from THE ESSAYS OF WARREN BUFFETT. Key Insight 1: Stocks should be purchased with the intention to hold them indefinitely. Investors […]

Shorten Your Workday

What if you could take most afternoons off? Or work just three days a week? According to the Harvard Business School lecturer Robert Pozen, the standard eight-hour day is needlessly long for most jobs. By identifying priorities and rethinking your task list, you can cut your hours—or at least stop taking work home. Start your time-management […]

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