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My Company Cut Down on Emails by 30 Percent With This Simple Hack
As we grew, communication via email, video calls, Slack and IM became overwhelming, and I knew we needed a new model for information sharing.
Inside Richard Branson’s New Cruise-Line Startup
The Florida headquarters has shuffleboard (of course) and a fresh new culture.
Elon Musk’s ‘Productivity’ Email to Tesla Employees Is Required Reading for Every Entrepreneur
Musk sets very ambitious goals but the problems plaguing Tesla are familiar to anyone trying to get a company running right.
Here Is the Best Time to Ask for a Promotion
It’s not when you think.
A Classic Piece of Advice on Being a Good Boss Is Just as Useful Today as it Was When it Was Originally Published in 1974
An effective boss lets employees tackle problems on their own, according to a classic article in the Harvard Business Review.
Everyone Quit — and This CEO Is Better Off Because of It
A startup CEO’s radical culture shift almost wiped out the company. But now he has the right staff — and is finally thriving.
5 Podcasts That Are a Must for a Productive Workday
Podcasts are the new pop music.
The 4 Keys to Asking Better Questions
One of the best ways to learn and improve is by asking good questions.
Why Rapper-Turned-Entrepreneur T.I. Says a Hustler Needs to Be Patient
The Atlanta rap star is now into everything from TV to real estate — and learning important lessons along the way.