Thinking Aloud
Four Reasons Why Retailers Should Consider International Trade
A digitally connected, borderless world presents the opportunity for retailers of any size to expand
by selling their products to an international audience. Dr. Karen Reddington, President of FedEx Express, South Pacific highlights four points about growing your business through international trade.
What Employers Can Do To Restore Inclusivity In A Divided Age
Because our work relationships often cut across gender, race, religion, political persuasion and sexual orientation, they have the greatest potential of uniting us across differences, says Howard Ross, author of "Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect Is Tearing Us Apart".
4 Unexpected Ways Blockchain Will Transform Our World
Right now, if people think about blockchain at all they probably only think of its connection to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and DigiByte. But the blockchain technology is really what people should be excited about, says Andi Simon, author of “On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights“.
Can Business Save The Earth?
The problems facing the natural environment stem directly from business interests running roughshod over the public good, but business and markets are catalysts for innovation and change, insists Michael Lenox and Ronnie Chatterji, co-authors of "Can Business Save the Earth?: Innovating Our Way to Sustainability".
The Magic Of The Little Pink Spoon
Having the best product available means nothing if you can’t get it into the hands that need it. You can learn from the success of the iconic little pink spoon, shares Laurie Richards, co-author of "Ready, Set, Go!"
What Rejected Cities Can Learn From Amazon’s Feedback And 15 Tips For Attracting Business Investment...
Cities that didn't make Amazon's Top 20 are asking why — and many are making changes based on the answers. Quint Studer says smaller communities should take a similar approach with their own prospects that end up passing.
Whether Fired Or Inspired, 5 Tips To Reinvent Yourself
When a seismic shift happens in our lives, like leaving a job, moving, losing someone close to us, we have to choose who we want to become or else feel like we never reached our potential, says Nigel Parker, founder and CEO of RashEndZ Inc.
Smart Devices Can Give Caregivers Peace of Mind
The declining cost of microprocessors, along with the rapid growth of connected devices and volumes of data, are creating a number of opportunities for improving the quality of care as well as reducing the cost of care, says Shahid Mansuri of Peerbits.
An HR World Of Haves And Have-Nots
A transformation in the way we do work is already underway, and it’s past time for smaller organizations to step up and make sure they are not left behind, says China Gorman, Managing Director leading American operations for UNLEASH.
One Tough Mother: How Being A Mom Can Boost Your Job Performance
Holly Caplan, author of "Surviving the Dick Clique: A Girl's Guide to Surviving the Male Dominated Corporate World" shares five ways being a mother can actually improve your job performance.
Animate The Vision
Part of motivating others is appealing to their ideals. Another part is animating the vision and breathing life into it. To enlist others, you need to help them see and feel how their interests and aspirations align with the vision.
Cloud Is The New Black
There are already a lot of companies moving to cloud and starting their applications inside the cloud. But Guilherme Sesterheim, CSM and software development/Google area leader at ilegra says just as many companies aren't even considering the cloud move.
Is Your Lack Of Discipline Costing You Money?
Most people struggle to focus at work and pay the price with lower salaries. But successful businessman Paul G. Krasnow says when you cultivate self-discipline, there's no limit to your earning potential. Here's how to get started.
6 Tips To Tell Your Story Effectively
Entrepreneurs are discovering that telling their story, whether via a 280-word tweet, a 280-line speech or a 280-page book, may be the most effective way for them to connect with potential customers, says Adam Witty, Founder and CEO of Advantage | ForbesBooks
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Risks Of Mortgage Fraud
Mortgage fraud occurs when a potential homebuyer, seller, or lender lies or omits key information that leads to a mortgage loan approval or terms that the applicant wouldn’t normally qualify to receive. Brian O’Connell, author of “The 401(k) Millionaire” shares how you should protect your yourself.
3 Ways New College Grads And Employers Can Achieve The Right Fit
Kerry Alison Wekelo, author of “Culture Infusion“ shares the steps both the employee and employer can take to improve the odds that this first job out of college is a shining success.
Work Is Love Made Visible
by Pascal Finette from Singularity University
“May you live in interesting times.” ~ Chinese Proverb
This (somewhat liberally translated) Chinese proverb is something you hear often in Silicon...
Why We Wrote Being Boss
by Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson, co-authors of "Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms"
Our book "Being Boss:...
Recruiting Should Be Your #1 Priority From Day 1
As a startup co-founder with a growing team, Felix Winstone, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Talkative shares some recruiting tips he's learnt over the last couple of years.
Digital Transformation And The Evolution of Apps – What’s The Link?
Keiichiro Nozaki, Regional Marketing Architect/Evangelist of Asia Pacific, China, and Japan for F5 Networks look at how apps became such a vital part of our lives and how they went through dramatic change and development.
Why Young Upstarts Hate Change
We have evolved because we tried new things, shared what we learned with each other and sustained change through each generation, points out Andi Simon, author of "On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights".
Set The Frame… And Sometimes Reset It
Bob Burg and John David Mann, shares an excerpt from their book "The Go-Giver Influencer: A Little Story About a Most Persuasive Idea".
Tips For Powering Through The Workweek
If you’re someone who struggles with time-management and work-related stress, Kristopher Jones shares some tips for powering through the workweek and increasing productivity.
5 Lies Told Online That People Still Believe
The reasons why we believe online lies are either wishful thinking, conspiracy theories, or plain and simple laziness, says Carmen Jacob, co-founder of UpJourney.
PC For Rent – How To Make Money Searching For Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Uniting PCs into sophisticated computing systems, scientists can develop cures for deadly diseases and look for new approaches to climate modelling. Evgeny Glariantov, the founder of a blockchain project FREED shares more.
Change Or Be Dragged: How To (Painlessly) Reinvent Yourself When Life Demands It
Change can be difficult, uncomfortable, and frightening. But sooner or later, most of us will have to reinvent ourselves (or risk getting left behind in today's fast-paced world). Successful businessman and author Paul G. Krasnow shares tips to help you embrace change and start moving in a better direction.
How Blockchain Can Revolutionise Voting
Phillip Nunn talks about the potential of blockchain in bringing about a new voting paradigm.
The Women Who Forged Before Us Make Us The Leaders We Are Today
The theme for Women’s History Month 2018, "Nevertheless She Persisted:" is a leitmotif that Sally Poblete, CEO of Wellthie, believes touches every woman, especially women in the still male-dominated world of business.
4 Ways Workers Benefit From Shared Innovative Office Space
Co-use office locations will be the work base for 3.8 million people – over double the number in 2017, says April Zimmerman Katz, president of the Zimmerman Companies and co-founder of Versa LLC.
The Psychology Of Receiving Money
By shifting people’s mindsets from what is wrong with them to what is right, they are able to identify and create income streams they were never able to see before and increase their earnings. Susanna Mittermaier, author of "Pragmatic Psychology", explains.