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Four Tips To Prepare Women (And Men) For Career Success In The Smart Machine...

In the swiftly approaching tech age, women will finally be applauded — and promoted — for cultivating their strengths. Authors Katherine Ludwig and Ed Hess explain how both sexes can cultivate their "feminine traits" to stay relevant and hirable in the Smart Machine Age.

4 Brain Foods That Any Successful Business Person Should Have In Their Diets

Eating the right foods is an excellent way to not only improve physical appearance but general health as well. Helen Sanders, chief editor at HealthAmbition.com shares some tips on what you should be eating to improve your brain functions.

Five Business Lessons From A Home Construction Project

Managing a construction project is a lot like running a business. Bob Renner, cofounder of Liaison Technologies shares some lessons in a construction project that definitely apply to business.

Moving At The Speed Of ‘What’s Next’: Subscription Business Models Spur Continuous Innovation

As business models rotate toward subscription services, if technical developments don't keep pace, a crucial piece of the puzzle will be missing. Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon of Talend shares more.

Edge Analytics – The Pros and Cons Of Immediate, Local Insight

The Internet of Things (IoT) brings businesses many benefits, primary access to more data and better insights. However, most companies are still largely puzzled by what to do with their data, says by Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon of Talend.

Why Supply Chain Integration Is Crucial In The Industry 4.0 Era

Industry 4.0 is shorthand for applying new, digitally-driven capabilities to manufacturing and at each subsequent stage in the value chain. Dr. Karen M. Reddington, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific how you could prepare your supply chain for Industry 4.0 represents the next frontier in the battle for competitive edge.

The Reality Of The AI Revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most evocative and confusing terms in technology. In making sense of it, Talend’s Jason Bissell says AI is an everyday reality today but with plenty more to deliver in the future.

5 Things Businesses Can Learn From Dating Apps

You’d be surprised what businesses can take away from dating apps in order to get customers to swipe right on their brand. David Lester, Brightworks Managing Director, US Finance Lead shares how dating app analogies can be used in the business world.

Culture Is A Four-Letter Word

According to recent reports, Uber has engaged in everything from sexual harassment to stealing driverless technology from Google. Steven L. Blue, President & CEO of Miller Ingenuity and author of "American Manufacturing 2.0" explores the issue of toxic work cultures.

Power To The People – Creating Trust In Data With Collaborative Governance

The transition from authoritative to collaborative governance of company data might be hard, but there’s an opportunity for corporate IT departments to create a system of trust around enterprise data stores. Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon of Talend explores.

Why Virtual Reality Is More Than Just A Buzzphrase For The Film Industry

BroadcastAsia2017 International Conference speaker, Startup Founder/Creative Technologist Lionel Chok of Immersively shares how VR storytelling is growing fast.

3 Proven Techniques To Reduce Chargebacks

Legitimate, fraudulent and everything in between, chargebacks pose a serious threat to businesses around the world and result in millions of dollars of lost revenue every single year. Stephen Hart, CEO of Cardswitcher explores the issue.

Will You Survive The Job-Loss Tsunami?

The smart machines are coming and it's not science fiction. It's real. Authors of Humility Is the New Smart, Edward Hess and Katherine Ludwig reveal how to start preparing for a future in which almost half of all jobs could well be lost to technology.

Questions To Ask Before Conducting An Ideation Workshop

So, your organization is about to design a new product, feature or service: a design ideation workshop is a great way to generate lots of ideas early in the process, bring your project team along and set direction. Diane Longmoor, Director of User Experience and a partner at Fell Swoop outlines the questions you need to ask before you start to get your team ready.

Preventing Overwork Among Remote Staff

One major risk for remote workers is that of being “on” all the time – that is, slipping into patterns that ultimately might lead to burnout. Tricia Sciortino, Chief Operating Officer, BELAY provides some advice some ways to reel it back in before overwork sweeps through every aspect of our lives.

The Mama and The Papa

All small and startup businesses, if they are going to grow in a healthy way, needs a mama and a papa in top leadership. Bruce Hodes, CEO of CMI Teamwork Chicago and author of "Front Line Heroes"

How Teens Must Adapt To Growing Up In The Gig Economy

Today’s generation of teens will be more prepared for the future work environment than the generations before them because of the accelerating gig economy, says Scott Bennett, founder and CEO of Skratch.

Warning: The Truth Well Told

Change - both positive and negative change - always causes pain. Ralph Masengill, author of “Conquer Change and Win“ shares his thoughts.

What’s FinTech, And What Does It Mean For Your Business?

Andriy Skoropad, co-founder & CEO at Perfectial takes us through what FinTech is, its history and impact on businesses worldwide.

The Seven Commandments For Surviving The Smart Machine Age

In the not-so-distant future, machines will be displacing a shocking number of jobs in America. Authors Ed Hess and Katherine Ludwig reveal the essential laws for adapting and staying employable in the Smart Machine Age.

Digital Marketing: 2017 Trends To Look Out For

Looking ahead at what’s in store for businesses and digital marketing this year, there are some fascinating trends and predictions about what the next big thing is going to be. Adam Blackford-Mills, Head of Digital at MRS Digital shares his thoughts.

A Last-Minute Football Play Shows How Great Teams Innovate For Results

Successful professional sports teams can be like lab experiments for business teams. And the findings from professional sports teams show that the winningest teams are disciplined, adaptable and creative and are the most fun to watch, says Scott Levy, CEO of ResultMaps.

What Is Your Personality, How To Navigate Opposites?

By Larry Kendall, founding partner of The Group, Inc, author of "Ninja Selling: Subtle Skills. Big Results." Have you heard of the Golden Rule? Treat...

Knowing When it’s Time To Fold

On the way up in business you have to focus on determination and grit, so when it comes to folding, you may feel as though you’ve failed. But Paul Oberschneider, author of "Why Sell Tacos in Africa?" says you shouldn't let this feeling make you fall into the trap of repeatedly trying the same approach, hoping for a different result.

Fear And Anxiety Caused By Change

Change creates a feeling of loss, which in turn creates some form of fear or anxiety or both. Ralph Masengill, author of "Conquer Change and Win", explores how fear and anxiety affect our emotions.

“Small Business” Does Not Mean “Disadvantaged”. Here’s Why.

To remain competitive against big corporations and an endless stream of internet startups, companies looking for growth must produce new products and services to engage new markets.

5 Reasons Investors Should Keep Their Eyes On Omaha, Nebraska

by Mark Hasebroock, Founder and Managing Partner, Dundee Venture Capital Here’s a word association game: what do you think of when you hear “Omaha, Nebraska”? If...

The Profit Of Kindness – 7 Pathways To Return On Kindness (ROK)

Implementing kindness as currency in her business has helped her flourish professionally and personally in ways she never dreamed possible, says Jill Lublin, author of "The Profit of Kindness".

Bankless Banking Is Ready For Its Close-Up

With more than one-third of the world’s population unbanked and more and more people using mobile phones, there is an outstanding opportunity for mobile payment technology to bring the financially omitted into the economic majority, argues Harold Montgomery, Chairman and CEO of MoneyOnMobile

Bypass The Brain’s Default Mode To Improve Innovation

Overcoming the defaults wired in our brains that inhibit innovation is a matter of learning to consciously compensate and strategically employ more effort, more focus, and more conscious thought to our creative endeavors. Ed Harrington, co-author of "Outsmart Your Instincts" shares more.