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4 things executives could learn from top freelancers

October 05, 2024 4 things executives could learn from top freelancers You don’t become a successful freelancer without developing expertise in navigating uncertainty, and that’s a valuable skill for any top executive. BY Francine Maroukian I am not a business coach. But as life in corporate America shifts, I’ve become a version of one to many … Continue reading 4 things executives could learn from top freelancers

3 things business leaders can learn from Bon Jovi’s 40-year longevity

July 04, 2024 3 things business leaders can learn from Bon Jovi’s 40-year longevity Bon Jovi’s latest studio album—the band’s 16th—entered the chart’s at No. 1 last month. This marketing exec says entrepreneurs can learn a lot about staying power from the band. BY Rafe Gomez In the four-part Hulu series Thank You, Goodnight, director Gotham … Continue reading 3 things business leaders can learn from Bon Jovi’s 40-year longevity

5 things Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ can teach you about leadership (all don’ts)

April 06, 2024 5 things Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ can teach you about leadership (all don’ts) As Larry David’s long-running HBO series concludes, here’s how the curmudgeonly comedian made it a masterclass in how not to be a leader. BY Joe Berkowitz The world has changed a lot in the 24 years since Curb Your … Continue reading 5 things Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ can teach you about leadership (all don’ts)

How Sam Bankman-Fried made things worse for himself with his arrogance

March 29, 2024 How Sam Bankman-Fried made things worse for himself with his arrogance For someone obsessed with betting, SBF turned out to be a pretty lousy gambler. BY James Surowiecki Sam Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to prison for 25 years on Thursday for having pilfered customer funds from his crypto exchange FTX, became famous for … Continue reading How Sam Bankman-Fried made things worse for himself with his arrogance

16 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Google Sheets could do

 March 26, 2024 16 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Google Sheets could do There’s much more to Google Sheets than meets the eye. Unlock these advanced options–and watch your productivity soar. BY JR Raphael I’ll admit it: For the majority of my adult life, spreadsheets have remained shrouded in mystery. I’ve used them plenty, of course—to track income, … Continue reading 16 incredibly useful things you didn’t know Google Sheets could do

3 blunt things Black people want their white coworkers to know, but won’t say to their faces

    By Fatimah Gilliam February 02, 2024 I believe it is time to lift the veil on a workplace reality some white leaders, managers, and employees may find surprising. Many white people aren’t on nearly as good and friendly terms with some of the Black people they work with as they might think. In … Continue reading 3 blunt things Black people want their white coworkers to know, but won’t say to their faces