September 24, 2024 The one thing companies need to build a more ethical, sustainable supply chain At Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, brand leaders talked about what it takes to create a supply chain that’s better for the planet. BY Kristin Toussaint When you buy a set of sheets from a big-box store, do you know anything … Continue reading The one thing companies need to build a more ethical, sustainable supply chain
July 14, 2024 Control your actions by doing this one thing in the moment We can’t control our feelings. But we can control our actions. By taking responsibility for our behavior, we can bring our attitudes and emotions into line. BY Yonason Goldson Scenario number one: You’re walking across your front lawn when you hear the clatter of … Continue reading Control your actions by doing this one thing in the moment
May 24, 2024 Spotify just killed Car Thing with no refunds. Angry customers ask why it can’t be open-sourced The streaming giant hinted that its foray into hardware was an experiment in data collection. Some who paid $90 for the device want an option to keep using it. BY Anna-Louise Jackson What was that thing for … Continue reading Spotify just killed Car Thing with no refunds. Angry customers ask why it can’t be open sourced
May 22, 2024 3 ways workplace conflict can actually be a good thing A Stanford professor and a Silicon Valley executive explain why avoiding conflicts and seeking consensus often lead to worse decisions. BY Ilya Strebulaev and Alex Dang In a modern organization, forward-looking leaders seek breakthroughs, expect a steady flow of innovative ideas from their … Continue reading 3 ways workplace conflict can actually be a good thing
March 15, 2024 Want to sound more authoritative? Change this one thing This one change to your language can help you sound more powerful and confident. BY Judith Humphrey How often do we hear people who sound weak? We may not analyze why the person comes across the way that they do, but somehow we’re keenly … Continue reading Want to sound more authoritative? Change this one thing
By Harvey Deutschendorf January 15, 2024 Gratitude is an essential ingredient to healthy and productive workplaces. Researchers at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania discovered that when leaders openly expressed gratitude, the productivity of their teams increased. However, there is an unfortunate disconnect between the places that most of us choose to express, … Continue reading This is the single best thing you can do to be happier and more productive at work
26% of adults in the United States have some type of disability. Their annual disposable income is nearly $500 billion. Constantine von Hoffman on November 16, 2023 At Acquia’s Engage Boston conference this week, the company unveiled a new and possibly unique brand positioning. It’s making web accessibility for people with disabilities the focus of … Continue reading Acquia sees web accessibility as a good thing and a brand differentiator
By Stephanie Vozza October 26, 2023 Whether it was lifeguarding at a local pool, manning the drive-through at a fast-food chain, or babysitting the neighbor’s kid, you probably remember your first job. While you likely took it to make money, early roles often came with valuable life lessons, too (although you may not have … Continue reading Your LinkedIn profile isn’t complete without this one thing
Google will end third-party cookie support in Chrome in a little more than a year. CMOs are nervous but welcome the change, Constantine von Hoffman on August 10, 2023 The majority of CMOs say losing third-party cookies poses a major challenge, but will be a positive development, according to a new survey. Some 72% of … Continue reading CMOs say the end of third-party cookies is both a major challenge and a good thing
Critics argue that Google Analytics 4 falls short in many areas. What if these perceived flaws actually contribute to its improvement? Alan K’necht on July 11, 2023 Since the initial release of Google Analytics 4 in late 2020, users have criticized the solution. The list of complaints is long — from the move from user … Continue reading 5 GA4 issues and why they’re a good thing
