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Ask yourself these questions to decide if your business idea is worth acting on.

Research and common sense show that the practice does far more harm than good.

One of the major stumbling blocks to AI adoption among organizations is the lack of a data-driven culture. Here are three ways organizations can become more data-driven to leverage AI better.

Here are six ways in which developing and implementing good habits can significantly improve your productivity.

Here is how to develop the attitude you need to succeed.

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The calendar is your boss.

These four questions can help you nail down whether your new business idea really offers you a competitive advantage.

Think business is all about rational thought and logic? Think again -- and to find the biggest, best ideas, start thinking way outside the box.

Are you working yourself ragged? Here's how you can find a better balance.

Having the right team is the x-factor to success. Follow these five methods when building your team.

The most successful entrepreneurs go small, not broad – and avoid distractions at all costs.

Keep a profitable side-hustle venture, guard against burnout and continue to generate revenue.

Discover how to pivot from only talking price and deliver personalized follow-up that works for you, too.

Eric Solomon was heading global business marketing at Instagram – after senior-level stints at YouTube, Spotify and Google – when a sudden insight spurred him to quit the job and leave his 20-year career behind. In an engaging, at times moving article for Entrepreneur, Solomon describes that turning point, the events that led to it and the conviction that is driving his current work as a consultant, speaker and mentor. Open-minded business leaders at all levels and in any function, not only marketing, will be interested in Solomon’s renegade argument for bringing humanity – and a dose of humility – to today’s increasingly transactional workplace.

Ryan Reynolds' marketing agency, Maximum Effort, regularly delivers viral hits. The trick? Bring people together.

«we started talking about “fast-vertising” — doing things with a speed and agility that others can’t»

It's possible to see an economic downturn (or recession) as an economic opportunity, rather than a detriment. And with the right strategies, you can help your business thrive under these conditions.

Help ensure your business grows even during a recession with these six business marketing strategies.

Businesses succeed by solving real problems. Here's how to determine what problems you can solve to make your new business a success.

When it comes to starting your own business, don't be generic.

From original films to Prime movies, here's what you need to watch.

Be as ready as you can be for whatever the next year holds.

These time-management talks can help improve your productivity.

Improve your time management and productivity with these tips.

«you should keep a list of everything that distracts you. It will help you identify, and eventually, thwart these interruptions.»

It may seem counterintuitive, but absorbing information through old-fashioned books gives your brain a break.

«Reading is the best, not to mention the easiest, way to shore up our creative thinking and give our brains a break from digital overload — which, according to a 2019 Workplace Productivity Report, more than half of the workforce experiences.»

Neuroscience has taught us a lot about how our brains process and hold on to information.

«Dehydration, on the other hand, can seriously affect our mental function. When you fail to drink water, your brain has to work harder than usual.»

Like any tech product, some smart home devices are better than others.

Too often, leaders are simply those who can make the most impassioned speeches or who have the most significant administrative credentials. While these characteristics are important, they are not…

The great thing about productivity is it can be learned -- it can become a part of who you are. Once you find it, you'll discover happiness, balance and progress like you've never felt before.

«High-performers think more than others before they act. If you only had five major moves to make a goal happen, what would they be?»