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Gaming And Advertising: Two Divergent Worlds Converging
Recent progress in gaming technology and business models represent an unprecedented opportunity that advertisers can no longer ignore, argues Alan Ngai of Bidstack.
Why Scaling A Company Entirely Of Freelancers Can Be Good For Your Business
Though many employers remain averse to hiring freelancers due to the potential risks of non-commitment and missed deadlines, Ginni Saraswati of Ginni Media believes the risks are far outweighed by the potential benefits.
A Working Mom Caught In A Perpetual Cycle Of Burnout And Inner Conflict? Here’s...
It's time to redefine what success looks like for working parents, especially working mothers, says Whitney Casares, author of "The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting Without Losing Yourself".
Preparation Is Overrated; Self-Trust And Resilience Lead To Success
James Harold Webb, author of "Redneck Resilience" insists resilience is key to success. Those who get up and back to work are the ones who succeed, he says.
Succeed, Fail, Succeed; Winning At Business Is A Bumpy Ride
Success is not a straight line on a graph. Successes often come at the expense of mistakes or even flat-out failures, argues Joe Ferreira.
Are You Ready For Your Next Trade Show?
Per Ohstrom, CMO with Chief Outsiders looks at the planning, executing and following up on highly effective shows, and explores what metrics to use for success.
How To Get Off Autopilot To Move Your Career (And Life) Forward
Career development and impact coach Katie Sandler offers tips for those who feel stuck - both in their careers and in life in general - on how they can get things moving again.
New Demands On Leaders In A Changing World Don’t Change Bedrock Principles
Leaders need to be flexible, be open to compromise and collaboration. But they cannot compromise the company’s integrity, its vision, mission, core culture values, or its brand.
The Post-Pandemic Portfolio: The Asset Class New Investors Can’t Afford To Miss
It wasn’t long ago that the Airbnb home-sharing model sounded completely alien. Now, the future is that kind of flexible, and the short-term rental strategy is positioned to see a massive influx of demand in the post-COVID market.
What’s IN And What’s OUT In The Workplace? Eight Trends Leaders Can’t Afford To...
Thriving in business means adapting to the many disruptions and influences that shape our modern work environment. Workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi shares what’s IN and what’s OUT in 2021.
Sustainable Commerce: 3 Ways To Reinvent Your Business
Retailers have come to realize that sustainability measures are unavoidable as they will be imposed by new regulations and a growing number of eco-conscious consumers, argues Ivan Kot, Customer Acquisition Director and IT Solution Manager at Itransition.
How Remote Work Lends Itself To Reshaping The Back Office
Nobody had a plan for the entire accounts processing team to be out of the office indefinitely, muses Kim Lockett, Vice President of Customer Success and Services for Nvoicepay. She looks at how AP teams have adjusted during this period.
Assessing Growth Disconnects: Why 90 Percent Of Startups Fail
How do you prepare for the unexpected and avoid the common strategy-to-execution disconnects that stand as an obstacle between where you are and where you want to be?
6 Tips To Improve Time Management
By making a few small changes to how you tackle your workflow, prioritize tasks and manage your calendar, you can significantly impact your work day and ensure your time is well managed.
Communication In The Office Of The Future
The post-Covid future holds many unknowns, but the need for good communication in the face of social distancing isn’t one of them .
Shame, Guilt And Envy: Poisons Or Massive Gifts?
Author of "90 Days to Life: A Journey from Turmoil to Triumph" Ruble Chandy looks at the emotions that are shame, envy and guilt are and how they shaped the human race.
Four Steps To Creating Great Merch For Your Small Business (That People Will Actually...
Looking to create merchandise for your business? If you want to make things your customers actually want to wear, there's a few key things to consider.
Why Leaders Need To Remember That They Are Human Too
To be a truly effective leader, and to get the best out of those you lead, you can’t be afraid to be fully human, insists Jeanet Wade.
How To Leverage The Power Of An Older And Younger Workforce (And Why You...
Now that people are staying in the workforce longer than previous generations, organizations can hire from many age groups. In a business environment dominated by Millennials and younger workers, workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi makes the case for why older employees are not just important, but essential.
5 Tips To Stop Fear From Blocking Your Path To Success
Here are five points about understanding and overcoming fear in order to pursue opportunities such as starting a business, buying one, or making a bold career move.
Don’t Fight Self-Interest, Embrace It
If we can harness people's tendency for self interest and turn its massive power to productive means, we can change the world for good, says Jeffrey Martinovich.
Preparing For The Future Of Work
When it comes to the future of work, embrace digital transformation and remote work when they make sense for your company. But also focus on enabling human capital, says Louis Lehot.
How Startups Can Benefit From Government Auctions
For startups on a budget, government auctions offer incredible deals on vehicles and other useful equipment your business might need.
Do You Care Enough To Succeed?
show everyone around you that you’re determined, you’re motivated, and you’re bound to succeed, says Chris Cicchinelli.
Top 5 Things CMOs Will Be Expected To Manage In 2021
CMOs will have a lot on their plates in the near future. Per Ohstrom shares the top five things CMOs are expected to manage in 2021.
Mindfulness At Work Does Not Help Find Meaning. Here’s What Does.
In the post-COVID world, effective workspaces will need to find ways to make all stakeholders feel like empowered partners in value creating activities.
Inclusive Leadership – Together We Can; Together We Should
If your organizational management can include pro bono in its strategy, it will succeed in meeting project deadlines without having to compromise on quality.
Emergence – What is Now Needed for Leadership Teams to Become High Performance Teams
Is your company’s leadership team a high-performance one prepared to lead in this new era? That depends on how you emerge from the pandemic.
4 Ways To Enhance Your Brand’s Credibility in 2021
Delia Passi shares how ‘social proof’ can help grow your sales, build trust with consumers and ensure you stay on their minds more than your competitors in the digital world.
You Lead You – Great Leadership Starts With Yourself
To be a great leader, you need to recognize and embrace your own faults. Minter Dial shares three reasons why great leadership starts with you.