Strategy
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You need to read how this entrepreneur turned garbage into delicious snacks
“Because our budget is so tight, everything we spend on feels important to the success of the business.”
The one key to workplace success everyone can use
Researchers didn’t uncover gender discrimination, but rather a proclivity to listen to people who expressed confidence.
How this company went from a few farms to filling up frozen food aisles
Pitaya Foods helps the South American farmers it sources fruit from to obtain organic certification.
Who is the ‘Lebron’ of your office? Star employees bring 1 weird benefit
In the NBA, there's a whole team — not just your Lebrons, Jordans, and Currys. But sometimes, stars need to shine. Other times, it's good to pull from the bench.
How the granola company that fed Google weathered the pandemic
The pandemic has forced the founder of gr8nola to branch out from her formerly reliable business-to-business channel.
Spain is about to embark on the biggest 4-day workweek experiment ever
"We're launching into the real debate of our times."
A slow response to a question can have surprising consequences
“If you think the answer is easy, respond fast!”
The 5 questions you should expect at your next job interview
Recent survey results reveal what you can anticipate, as well as a few surprises that might be headed your way.
Why experts say our ideas of time management are all wrong
Thinking of it in terms of productivity may not be right the way to go.
Can marijuana make you more creative in business? 4 billionaires who may agree
Smoking pot can help generate ideas — but there’s a catch, say scientists.
Study reveals 1 counterintuitive technique helps men beat low self-esteem
Are you your own best role model?
The surprising reason you should turn your webcam off during meetings
You can take a meeting in pajamas and save the environment at the same time. That's the unexpected finding from new research about the value in leaving your camera off during web conference meetings.
Scaled Up
How this entrepreneur had to give up control to save his business
At some point, you can't be the helicopter parent anymore.
How a business owner learned a valuable lesson in staffing up
Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, struggled with the hard decision to let some early employees go.
How this woman-owned tree service company learned that not all leads are created equal
Lisa Tadewaldt has been in the business of taking care of trees for 20 years, but as her company scaled up, it faced a different issue.
How one law firm learned the hard way to always plan ahead
"Great. But where are we going to put them?"
2 experts explain how to work with a team when you work from home
Let's dive into the best tricks and major pitfalls of remote meetings.
Staying on task during COVID-19: 5 actionable steps
With the newly declared COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to give yourself time to process what will probably be one of the biggest news events of the decade. But it's also important to focus on cultivating efficiency durning these strange days.
3 steps companies can take to help employees be productive — and happy
Productive employees are happy employees.
3 science-backed smartphone tips to actually boost your productivity
According to research, you should respond to emails and notifications in batches, take quick smartphone breaks, and of course, avoid using it at night.
The one quality all personal goals need: It's easier than you think
Your goals are far more than just a way to get what you want.
Should you tell people about your goals, or keep them a secret?
Researchers have concluded that you benefit from sharing your goals with the right people and publicly sharing your progress.
Goal setting: 3 science-approved methods to help you succeed
Stay on track in the new year.
What would you do with an extra day? 3 psychology tips
Make the most of your leap day this year.
3 science-backed ways to "earn" more time
Time can't be created, but to maximize the free time you have, outsource household tasks, keep things flexible, and volunteer.
Use this science-backed technique about time to be happier
If you make the most of your time off, you can be more effective while clocked-in.
The secret life of your to-do list
A seemingly simple productivity tool is far more nuanced than you might think.
3 psychological strategies to be more focused at work
To make the most of boosting one’s productivity and achieving goals, scientists of all disciplines can agree on a few tried-and-true methods getting to the cathartic action of crossing off an item from a to-do list faster.
Don't set your goals — set your goal! Studies show the power of focus
How do you move a Big Idea off your to-do list and onto your got-done list?
Make your business the center of the universe
Let's talk about understanding networks.
Why you should be networking at your job
It doesn't have to feel weird!
3 psychological benefits of a collaborative professional network
Colleagues in your industry can provide support, help you focus your goals, and reduce stress.
100 scientific papers reveal the key to creating a lasting personal brand
Here's the science of personal branding.
5 Experts Share Their Top Branding Tips for 2020
Branding yourself or a business is essential in finding new opportunities.
3 essentials for an entrepreneur to build their personal brand
Having a personal brand can boost one's presence online and make them seem more trustworthy, two critical factors for any entrepreneur.
Beating burnout: 3 tips to keep remote work from "bleeding you dry"
It's time to cut through the noise.
How to make an anti-burnout schedule
The people who study burnout show how to douse the flames that lead to it.
3 apps that will maximize office productivity
Avoid doing work at home and maximize your productivity in the office.
3 tips for remote workers to feel more connected
Strengthening the connections between remote workforces comes down to these principles.
You don't have to be a boss to stay healthy on the job
A sweeping new analysis has robust evidence that chronic lower back pain is higher in people who aren't managers. Here's how to change that.
Life as a freelancer shouldn't be so rough
Craning your neck for hours to hit a deadline on a project has really painful results. Here's how to fix solve that problem.
Avoid risky "stonks" by answering a basic investing question
What are your goals for this money?
How to Roll Over Your 401(k): Your 4 Main Options and Their Pros and Cons
Let's take this one by one.
Neuroscientists Explain Why Your Brain Makes Saving Money so Damn Hard
It's not just you.
The Cash-Back App Dosh Raises $44 Million: Here's How It Works
The app with a funny name is about to get a lot bigger.
3 Apps That Save Money Using A.I. and Automation
You don't need to be a financial genius to save money if you use artificial intelligence.
5 Investing Apps That Make Money Without You Thinking About It
It's time you got a rounding-up, socially responsible, Wall Street-occupying investment app.
The Tech IPO Boom Is Upon Us: Here Are the Smartest Ways to Take Advantage
The ridsharing, homesharing, and Pinterest-board making millionaires are coming.
One of the Most Common Investing Tips Geared to Young People May Be Wrong
Uh oh.
The World's Largest Asset Manager Will Now Let You Invest in Inclusivity
Everyone's getting into socially responsible funds.
It's Getting Easier and Easier to Invest Money Without Wrecking the Planet
If midterms don't break your way, consider buying some stock.
The psychological reason credit cards make you spend like a Kardashian 💳
Your wallet is a Swiss Army knife packed with specialized tools to help you spend money.
How to win at budgeting, from 13.9 million Redditors who are crushing it
"The truth is it makes me feel in control of every expense I've made."
Low-stress personal finance: 3 "tentpole" strategies to achieve it in 2020
Perhaps you're doing too much? Here's how to tell.
How to Make Mistakes Like the World's Most Successful Billionaires
There's a science to learning from mistakes.
Meet the Man Behind a Decade-Plus Crusade to Make Tax Day Not Suck
Tax day's got you stressed? Joseph Bankman's got your back.
Will the Next Recession Happen in 2019? Here's Why Everyone's So Worried
Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Video Shows How Flashing Lights Make Us More Inclined to Take Stupid Risks
That's not the only weird factor that affects our financial decision-making.
The Strange Reason People Think Prices Are Cheaper When They End in $0.99
It has to do with the way you read numbers.
Get Conscious of Your Negative Spending
Our spending is often driven by emotions and deeply ingrained thinking.
4 Budgeting Apps That Stop You From Bleeding Money
Spot trends faster, make smarter decisions more often, and keep more of your money.
Live Your Best Millennial Life: 4 Money-Wasters You Should Ghost Forever
What are we wasting money on? Here are four places to look.
2 Unbiased Experts Reveal the First Commandment of Student Debt Repayment
Here's how to finally take control of your student debt.
3 Ways Life Will Be Radically Different in a World Without Student Debt
A student debt jubilee would benefit the economy whether your loans are nuked or not.
The UBI of 2018 Is Canceling Student Debt, and It Could Actually Happen
A serious case for a once-farfetched idea.
People Are Finally Starting to Take Mass Student Debt Forgiveness Seriously
Is it time to forgive the debt?
The Apple Credit Card Will Drop in the Spring: Likely Perks, Pros, and Cons
It could be here every soon.
Best Credit Cards: Why the Same 2 Credit Cards Keep Topping Best-of Lists
What's going on here?
Don't Let Your Holiday Hangover Turn Into a Credit Hangover With These 3 Tips
Time to assess the damage.
Points or Cash-Back Credit Cards? The 2018 Guide
Do you want cold, hard cash or points to cut your vacation costs?
Distracted? This one time of day is when you're most likely to lose focus
"We can make people better at controlling that urge to self-interrupt."
Why you should replace "time management" with this more natural tactic
When it comes to work or school, time management is tired. Energy management is wired.
Here's How to Use Overconfidence as a "Persuasive Social Signal"
How to use confidence to convince someone else how smart you are.
A.I. will never be able to replicate this human job skill
Automation is coming for everyone, but it’s both a liability and an asset.
A Common Steve Jobs Quote Is Wrong, According to a New Study
In the next few weeks, 4 million graduates will arrive on the job market.
Can You Handle a Remote Job? Researchers Explain Why Some People Are Wired for It
"There are negatives and positives."
An Alarming Contributor to the Wage Gap? Women Don't Spout as Much Bullshit
A new taxonomy of bullshitters finds young men bullshit the most.
Robot Coworkers Are Coming, and They're Going to Really Mess With Your Head
Robot colleagues can make our lives easier, but only if we can avoid resenting them.
Innovation and Disruption Get Less Likely With a Bigger Team, Study Finds
Big teams leads to less disruptiveness overall.
Terrible Bosses Have This One Great Silver Lining, New Study Finds
You don't have to be like them to succeed.
Work Meetings Are Terrible. Here's How to Make Them Better.
It's the workplace tragedy of the commons.
Don't Get Along With Your New Boss? Here's the Most Likely Reason Why
The same problem plagues most leaders, a new study suggests.
Why You Might Not Recognize Your Next Great Business Idea
Your extra hustle may be the thing that’s killing your next big idea.
Job interview tips: Use the S.T.A.R. technique to connect and tell a story
And try not to focus on how constricting your freshest professional outfit feels.
"Mental time travel": A psychological trick you can use to improve your career
Do not wait for a life-altering event!
Are Thank-You Notes a Job Hunting Necessity? What We Can Make of the Fury
Why a simple piece of advice set off an internet fury.
Here's Why All the Terrible Dudes in Your Office Keep Getting Promotions
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic has a solution for the epidemic of incompetent male leadership.
To Land a Job, Women Need to Be Much Better Networkers Than Men, Study Says
That's according to an analysis of 4.5 million emails sent by the top MBAs in the country.
Robots and Automation Will Have Taken Over 52 Percent of Tasks by 2025
The "fourth industrial revolution" is already underway.
Never Accept a Job That Uses Brain Teasers in Your Job Interview
It's a trap.
How Your Twitter Account Can Land You a Coveted Job Interview
Everything you post is part of your personal professional marketing plan
Study Reveals Something Powerful About a Goal That Ends With a "0"
"It’s something that marketers, firms, or policy makers could manipulate relatively easily."
How to Hack the Bottom Dollar Effect to Get the Most Out of a Big Purchase
Here's how to keep this phenomenon from ruining your next big purchase.
Here's how long it takes for your New Year's resolution to become a habit
The key to sticking to a resolution is to make it second nature.
Why the Generalist Has a Bright Future in an Increasingly Automated World
The age of the specialist is giving way to the age of the Renaissance person.
There's a Surprising Psychological Trick for Making Someone More Generous
People are more beneficent with their money before it hits the bank.
Study Upends Common Theory About Music and the Brain's Ability to Focus
No, that Spotify Flow playlist does not actually help you study.
People Constantly Underestimate How Much They Benefit From Being Kind
How compassion unlocks our capacity for self-improvement.
Science Finally Proves True a Common Theory About Online Dating
If you write very long messages, you're on the wrong side of the "desirability gap."
How to Slay Stress Before It Even Happens in the First Place
How optimism bias gets in the way of our success.
Beat Smartphone Addiction With These 3 Foolproof Strategies
Breathe in, breathe out, and put the phone down.
5 Reasons to Leave Work on Time This Summer
Do it!
Why Some Vacation — But Not Too Much — is Essential for Your Health
This summer, turn off your phone and reclaim your well-deserved vacation time.
A Technique Used by Expert Musicians Can Help You Master New Skills
Here are four ways to use it to your advantage.
Can Brain Games Really Work? New Peer-Reviewed Research Is Encouraging
The quest for a legit brain game continues.
Twitter's Favorite Copy Editor Shares the Secrets to Timeless Style
The more you learn about language, the more open-minded about its rules you become.
Did Facebook Make People More Generous? How Tech Is Changing Gift-Giving
People get more presents than they used to.
Trying to Close the Deal Over a Meal? Make Sure You Order This Kind of Food
Not all dining destinations are equal, when it comes to making deals.
Email Etiquette Tips to Make Sure You're Not Driving Your Colleagues Crazy
TYIA.
How to Get People to Listen When You Have Something Important to Say
Three influential studies on being listened to and liked.
You need to read how this entrepreneur turned garbage into delicious snacks
“Because our budget is so tight, everything we spend on feels important to the success of the business.”
The one key to workplace success everyone can use
Researchers didn’t uncover gender discrimination, but rather a proclivity to listen to people who expressed confidence.
How this company went from a few farms to filling up frozen food aisles
Pitaya Foods helps the South American farmers it sources fruit from to obtain organic certification.
Who is the ‘Lebron’ of your office? Star employees bring 1 weird benefit
In the NBA, there's a whole team — not just your Lebrons, Jordans, and Currys. But sometimes, stars need to shine. Other times, it's good to pull from the bench.
How the granola company that fed Google weathered the pandemic
The pandemic has forced the founder of gr8nola to branch out from her formerly reliable business-to-business channel.
Spain is about to embark on the biggest 4-day workweek experiment ever
"We're launching into the real debate of our times."
A slow response to a question can have surprising consequences
“If you think the answer is easy, respond fast!”
The 5 questions you should expect at your next job interview
Recent survey results reveal what you can anticipate, as well as a few surprises that might be headed your way.
Why experts say our ideas of time management are all wrong
Thinking of it in terms of productivity may not be right the way to go.
Can marijuana make you more creative in business? 4 billionaires who may agree
Smoking pot can help generate ideas — but there’s a catch, say scientists.
Study reveals 1 counterintuitive technique helps men beat low self-esteem
Are you your own best role model?
The surprising reason you should turn your webcam off during meetings
You can take a meeting in pajamas and save the environment at the same time. That's the unexpected finding from new research about the value in leaving your camera off during web conference meetings.
