Starbucks’s New CEO Just Made a Very Unusual Announcement, and Every Company Should Do This
Starbucks's New CEO Just Made a Very Unusual Announcement, and Every Company Should Do This Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan is doing what every CEO and small-business owner should do: Work the front lines. BY JUSTIN BARISO, AUTHOR, EQ APPLIED@JUSTINJBARISO For Inc. Photo: Starbucks coffee shop in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Getty Images [...]
People With High Emotional Intelligence Use 5 Simple Words to Become Exceptionally Persuasive
I think it's worth the effort of a little bit of simple memorization. BY BILL MURPHY JR., FOUNDER OF UNDERSTANDABLY AND CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, INC.@BILLMURPHYJR For Inc. Photo: Getty Images Here's a powerful strength I developed by solving a personal weakness. First, the weakness: I can be a little impatient, maybe even a little bit [...]
MacKenzie Scott Issues a $250 Million ‘Open Call’ for Community-Focused Nonprofits in the US
Spread the word to non-profits you support! By Fang Block For Barron's Photo: MacKenzie Scott attends a charity gala on January 6, 2018 in Hollywood, Calif. / Getty Images Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is launching a US$250 million “Open Call” to fund community-focused nonprofits in such initiatives as healthcare, education, housing, civic [...]
Most S&P 500 Company Boards in the US Now Have at Least Three Female Directors
New data shows the number of women on company boards has increased in recent years as institutional investors have pushed for more diversity. By Courtney Vinopal For Observer Photo by Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images New data suggests institutional pressure to increase gender and racial diversity on company boards in [...]
This Smart Science Hack Can Boost Your Ability to Persuade Others
People prefer to be consistent with prior promises and beliefs. BY NUALA WALSH, CEO OF MINDEQUITY, BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST, AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR@NUALAWALSH01 For Inc. Photo: Getty Images It's pretty challenging to persuade someone to your way of thinking when they think they're more expert or senior than you. Or is it? Science suggests it [...]
Neuroscience Explains Why Bill Gates’s Weird Reading Trick Is So Effective
Use it next time you need to tackle a complex topic. BY MINDA ZETLIN, AUTHOR OF 'CAREER SELF-CARE: FIND YOUR HAPPINESS, SUCCESS, AND FULFILLMENT AT WORK'@MINDAZETLIN For Inc. Bill Gates. Photo: Getty Images When Bill Gates wants to learn about something and remember it well, he reads widely, not only on the topic at hand, but [...]
3 Habits That Instantly Point to Someone With Bad Leadership Skills
There are things that people in leadership roles just can't do anymore. BY MARCEL SCHWANTES, INC. CONTRIBUTING EDITOR AND FOUNDER, LEADERSHIP FROM THE CORE@MARCELSCHWANTES For Inc. Illustration: Getty Images Over the past three years, the workforce has dramatically shifted how bosses engage their employees. Some bad habits of the past just don't -- and shouldn't -- [...]
Powering Industry Innovation, Copper Sourcing Is Up 501% YoY
By Christian Cavallo For Thomas Insights Index Report In previous Thomas Index Reports, we discussed critical minerals and their roles in the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain. Today, let’s spotlight one omnipresent mineral that is a vital aspect of global industry: copper alloy. Thomasnet.com®’s sourcing data shows a 501% increase [...]
Team Building Books That Will Help Your Leadership Be More Resilient
It is a leader's responsibility to stay in the know about best practices and upcoming trends, and reading is just the way to keep your finger on the pulse. BY JOHN HALL, CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, CALENDAR@JOHNHALL For Inc. Photos: Courtesy Publishers Reading is one of the most important habits a leader [...]
5 Strategies to Empower Employees to Make Decisions
by David Lancefield For Harvard Business Review Image: Richard Newstead/Getty Images Summary. Giving employees autonomy is critical for innovation, performance, and motivation. But while giving your employees more decision-making authority might look straightforward, in practice, it’s hard to pull off. The author refers to the gap between the desire for more [...]