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How To Actively Learn From Customer Complaints
When you're unsure how your business needs to improve, check in with your customer service department.
How To Actively Learn From Customer Complaints
When you're unsure how your business needs to improve, check in with your customer service department.
GROW SEAN KIM
How to Discover Your Strengths to Perform at Your Highest Potential
When entrepreneurs seek self-knowledge, they get to redefine how high they can soar.
How to Discover Your Strengths to Perform at Your Highest Potential
When entrepreneurs seek self-knowledge, they get to redefine how high they can soar.
GROW GIDEON PFEFFER
3 Considerations to Help You Succeed in Any Market Condition
Cultivating a resilient mindset is the surest path to sustained success.
3 Considerations to Help You Succeed in Any Market Condition
Cultivating a resilient mindset is the surest path to sustained success.
GROW WANDILE SIHLOBO
Farming in South Africa
6 things that need urgent attention in 2023.
Farming in South Africa
6 things that need urgent attention in 2023.
GROW DAVID FINKEL
Why Attention is Everything When It Comes to Business Growth
What you actually focus your time, effort and energy on tells a lot about your priorities.
Why Attention is Everything When It Comes to Business Growth
What you actually focus your time, effort and energy on tells a lot about your priorities.
GROW SEAN KIM
How to Build a Product That Builds Avid Fans
Hint: It starts by having a mission behind your product
How to Build a Product That Builds Avid Fans
Hint: It starts by having a mission behind your product
GROW SEAN KIM
How Entrepreneurs Can Discover the Zone Of Genius to Grow the Business
Get clear on your natural gifts to gain the most leverage for your time.
How Entrepreneurs Can Discover the Zone Of Genius to Grow the Business
Get clear on your natural gifts to gain the most leverage for your time.
GROW CARMINE GALLO
In 4 Words, Neil deGrasse Tyson Reveals the Secret of Success
Hang out with people who are smarter than you.
In 4 Words, Neil deGrasse Tyson Reveals the Secret of Success
Hang out with people who are smarter than you.
GROW CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN
7 Game-Changing Acquisitions of 2022
Mergers and acquisitions cooled in 2022, but that didn't stop major players such as Adobe, Microsoft, and Salesforce from completing huge deals.
7 Game-Changing Acquisitions of 2022
Mergers and acquisitions cooled in 2022, but that didn't stop major players such as Adobe, Microsoft, and Salesforce from completing huge deals.
GROW DAVID FINKEL
Your Lack of Opportunities Isn't Your Problem
For the majority of those businesses, it was something else.
Your Lack of Opportunities Isn't Your Problem
For the majority of those businesses, it was something else.
GROW MINDA ZETLIN
Everything You Know About How to Sell Yourself Is Wrong, According to Wharton Psychologist Adam Grant
Whether you're pitching a startup, making a speech, or applying for a job, don't follow this common advice.
Everything You Know About How to Sell Yourself Is Wrong, According to Wharton Psychologist Adam Grant
Whether you're pitching a startup, making a speech, or applying for a job, don't follow this common advice.
GROW AUSTIN ALLISON
How to Build Partnerships That Grow Your Business
And how to make sure you keep them and they keep delivering for you.
How to Build Partnerships That Grow Your Business
And how to make sure you keep them and they keep delivering for you.
GROW SARAH RICE
Is this a money problem or a people problem?
If you are scaling, it’s probably a management capacity problem.
Is this a money problem or a people problem?
If you are scaling, it’s probably a management capacity problem.
GROW LUIS GRAMAJO AND HANS SCHREI
How These Cookie Entrepreneurs Turned a Lackluster Investment Pitch into a Recipe for Growth
Luis Gramajo and Hans Schrei needed money to growth their business. What they got, instead, was a valuable lesson in network effects.
How These Cookie Entrepreneurs Turned a Lackluster Investment Pitch into a Recipe for Growth
Luis Gramajo and Hans Schrei needed money to growth their business. What they got, instead, was a valuable lesson in network effects.
GROW MICHAEL AKUCHIE
Leadership is Tough, Especially for Startups
That’s why you need to open yourself up to opportunities to improve your abilities.
Leadership is Tough, Especially for Startups
That’s why you need to open yourself up to opportunities to improve your abilities.
GROW JEFF HADEN
1 Thing Smart People Do to Boost Their Willpower, Determination and Odds of Success
Not sleep. Not nutrition. And certainly not self-talk. When you need to stay the course, make sure you don't do this.
1 Thing Smart People Do to Boost Their Willpower, Determination and Odds of Success
Not sleep. Not nutrition. And certainly not self-talk. When you need to stay the course, make sure you don't do this.
GROW DAVID FINKEL
You Are Doing Too Much. Here's How to Pare It Down and Grow Faster
It's an all-too-familiar feeling.
You Are Doing Too Much. Here's How to Pare It Down and Grow Faster
It's an all-too-familiar feeling.
GROW JOE PROCOPIO
Of Course I'm Worried About the Economy and My Startup
You can't ignore the macro, but you have to.
Of Course I'm Worried About the Economy and My Startup
You can't ignore the macro, but you have to.
GROW DAVID FINKEL
How to Identify the Top Opportunities In Your Business
Dig down to find the core things that can make a huge difference.
How to Identify the Top Opportunities In Your Business
Dig down to find the core things that can make a huge difference.
GROW WILL GREEN
How Robust Ecosystems Enable Economic Advantages
Scaling a startup in Africa is tough, but collaborative support networks make the difference.
How Robust Ecosystems Enable Economic Advantages
Scaling a startup in Africa is tough, but collaborative support networks make the difference.
GROW CHARISSA CASSELS
Kenyan Startup Gets Proactive About the Food Crisis
iProcure has a plan to tackle the looming famine. It ensures farmers can access their agricultural needs when they need them.
Kenyan Startup Gets Proactive About the Food Crisis
iProcure has a plan to tackle the looming famine. It ensures farmers can access their agricultural needs when they need them.
GROW ALISON GREEN
How To Work With Clients Who Can't Make Up Their Minds...
and three other tricky workplace dilemmas.
How To Work With Clients Who Can't Make Up Their Minds...
and three other tricky workplace dilemmas.
GROW JESSICA STILLMAN
Want Your Kids to Be Happy and Successful? Don't Teach Them the World Is a Scary, Dangerous Place, Warns This Harvard Professor
If you think teaching your kids to fear the world will keep them safe, this professor has some studies he'd like to show you.
Want Your Kids to Be Happy and Successful? Don't Teach Them the World Is a Scary, Dangerous Place, Warns This Harvard Professor
If you think teaching your kids to fear the world will keep them safe, this professor has some studies he'd like to show you.
GROW CARMINE GALLO
5 Success Habits Richard Branson Reveals in New MasterClass
Turn your wildest dreams into extraordinary businesses.
5 Success Habits Richard Branson Reveals in New MasterClass
Turn your wildest dreams into extraordinary businesses.
GROW IAN BRIAN GACHUNU
How Entrepreneurs Could Boost African Growth
Education could reduce the high startup failure rate and increase economic activity.
How Entrepreneurs Could Boost African Growth
Education could reduce the high startup failure rate and increase economic activity.
GROW ADEIFE ADEOYE
Why Business Leaders Must Know How to Write
Forget leadership and passion. The best entrepreneurs and founders use writing to grow and differentiate themselves.
Why Business Leaders Must Know How to Write
Forget leadership and passion. The best entrepreneurs and founders use writing to grow and differentiate themselves.
GROW BRIT MORSE
Going Viral on TikTok Is the New Oprah Effect. There Are Consequences
Business owners who market their products on social medial are facing a harsh reality when demand spikes.
Going Viral on TikTok Is the New Oprah Effect. There Are Consequences
Business owners who market their products on social medial are facing a harsh reality when demand spikes.
GROW SCOTT WALKER & BELINDA BOWLING
What drives startups to scale successfully?
Scaling is a bespoke mix of part art, part science. And it’s harder to achieve in Africa.
What drives startups to scale successfully?
Scaling is a bespoke mix of part art, part science. And it’s harder to achieve in Africa.
GROW PETER ECONOMY
4 Crucial Steps to Take When You've Said the Wrong Thing
We all make mistakes, but how we deal with them is what can make or break our relationships.
4 Crucial Steps to Take When You've Said the Wrong Thing
We all make mistakes, but how we deal with them is what can make or break our relationships.
GROW DAVID FINKEL
Entrepreneurs May Be Particularly Susceptible to Shiny Object Syndrome. Here's How to Cure It
Nine out of ten business owners said that they have struggled with Shiny Object Syndrome at least once in their own business journey.
Entrepreneurs May Be Particularly Susceptible to Shiny Object Syndrome. Here's How to Cure It
Nine out of ten business owners said that they have struggled with Shiny Object Syndrome at least once in their own business journey.
GROW AMY MORIN
The Fear of Taking Risks May Be Holding You Back in Life. These 2 Mental Strength Exercises Will Help You Conquer That Fear
You need to take risks, challenge yourself and try harder if you want to grow stronger and become better.
The Fear of Taking Risks May Be Holding You Back in Life. These 2 Mental Strength Exercises Will Help You Conquer That Fear
You need to take risks, challenge yourself and try harder if you want to grow stronger and become better.
GROW CHRIS MATYSZCZYK
Want To Reduce Death Risk By 31 Percent? A New Study Of 6,710 Adults Suggests A Truly Surprising Way
Everyone wants a long life. Could this be one remarkable way to go about it?
Want To Reduce Death Risk By 31 Percent? A New Study Of 6,710 Adults Suggests A Truly Surprising Way
Everyone wants a long life. Could this be one remarkable way to go about it?
GROW ROBIN CAMAROTE
5 Steps to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
Set yourself up for success with this guide.
5 Steps to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
Set yourself up for success with this guide.
GROW AMY BALLIETT
Customers Are Curating Their Own Omnichannel Experiences – And Brands Should Follow Suit
80 percent of customers expect brands to deliver on one customer experience strategy above all else. Is your company prepared?
Customers Are Curating Their Own Omnichannel Experiences – And Brands Should Follow Suit
80 percent of customers expect brands to deliver on one customer experience strategy above all else. Is your company prepared?
GROW SEAN KIM
This Simple Practice Can Help You Think Bigger
Stop getting in your own way of success.
This Simple Practice Can Help You Think Bigger
Stop getting in your own way of success.
GROW DAVID FINKEL
How to Combat Drift In Your Business
You're never going to have 100 percent of your best energies only focused on your best stuff.
How to Combat Drift In Your Business
You're never going to have 100 percent of your best energies only focused on your best stuff.
GROW CHARISSA CASSELS
Few Founders Get it Right the First Time
And fewer still are willing to talk about their missteps for the benefit of others choosing the entrepreneurial path.
Few Founders Get it Right the First Time
And fewer still are willing to talk about their missteps for the benefit of others choosing the entrepreneurial path.
GROW CHARISSA CASSELS
Access to Relevant and Quality Education Is Possible
And this founder is aiming to do just that through his EdTech enterprise and e-learning platform.
Access to Relevant and Quality Education Is Possible
And this founder is aiming to do just that through his EdTech enterprise and e-learning platform.
GROW KAYLA SOLINO
Why Your Brilliant Pandemic-Era Subscription Service Needs a Recessionary Makeover
A looming recession and record prices will start to eat into your bottom line. Here's how to weather rocky times ahead.
Why Your Brilliant Pandemic-Era Subscription Service Needs a Recessionary Makeover
A looming recession and record prices will start to eat into your bottom line. Here's how to weather rocky times ahead.
GROW REBECCA DECZYNSKI
How Sarah LaFleur Kept Her Workwear Brand M.M.LaFleur Afloat as Sweatpants Took Over
The fashion entrepreneur shares how she pulled her company through Covid-19 shutdowns, the importance of the finding the right people, and the advice she thinks every founder should follow.
How Sarah LaFleur Kept Her Workwear Brand M.M.LaFleur Afloat as Sweatpants Took Over
The fashion entrepreneur shares how she pulled her company through Covid-19 shutdowns, the importance of the finding the right people, and the advice she thinks every founder should follow.
GROW MELISSA ANGELL
Adam Grant to Entrepreneurs: It's Time To Rethink 'Best Practices'
Best practices may be ingrained in your organization, but they may also be limiting your company's potential.
Adam Grant to Entrepreneurs: It's Time To Rethink 'Best Practices'
Best practices may be ingrained in your organization, but they may also be limiting your company's potential.
GROW RANJAY GULATI
Theranos Makes Us All More Cynical About Business
But companies can still do well by doing good. Here's how.
Theranos Makes Us All More Cynical About Business
But companies can still do well by doing good. Here's how.
GROW BILL MURPHY JR.
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Neuroscience Says Do This (But Their Schools Probably Won't)
"In those first early morning hours ... children are just essentially half asleep."
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Neuroscience Says Do This (But Their Schools Probably Won't)
"In those first early morning hours ... children are just essentially half asleep."
GROW JEFF HADEN
Neuroscientists Just Discovered What Causes You to See a Memory as Good Or Bad – and Why the Distinction Is Helpful in Business
While research shows a specific brain chemical assigns a positive or negative emotion to specific situations, there are practical ways to game the neurochemical system.
Neuroscientists Just Discovered What Causes You to See a Memory as Good Or Bad – and Why the Distinction Is Helpful in Business
While research shows a specific brain chemical assigns a positive or negative emotion to specific situations, there are practical ways to game the neurochemical system.
GROW HOWARD TULLMAN
How to Stay Informed Without Being Overwhelmed
There's a lot to read out there – and some of it is true. Use these rules to organize your reading and expand your knowledge. It can help your business.
How to Stay Informed Without Being Overwhelmed
There's a lot to read out there – and some of it is true. Use these rules to organize your reading and expand your knowledge. It can help your business.
GROW ELIZABETH DANZIGER
Save Your Apologies for When You Really Need Them
When we over-apologize, we drain the power rob apologies of their impact. Use these three tactics instead.
Save Your Apologies for When You Really Need Them
When we over-apologize, we drain the power rob apologies of their impact. Use these three tactics instead.
GROW JEFF HADEN
Want to Raise Kids Who Will Someday Become Great Leaders? Science Says This Approach Matters Most
Research shows the same strategy will also help employees develop their leadership skills.
Want to Raise Kids Who Will Someday Become Great Leaders? Science Says This Approach Matters Most
Research shows the same strategy will also help employees develop their leadership skills.
GROW JOEL COMM
How to Have Confidence in Being Ordinary
True happiness shows up when we begin by embracing the unique character of our own path.
How to Have Confidence in Being Ordinary
True happiness shows up when we begin by embracing the unique character of our own path.
GROW BILL MURPHY JR.
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says These 5 Habits Matter Big-Time
The science suggests that if you want to do right by your kids, you should probably do these things.
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says These 5 Habits Matter Big-Time
The science suggests that if you want to do right by your kids, you should probably do these things.
GROW ELIZABETH DANZIGER
Avoid Overuse of Punctuation and Say What You Mean
Extra punctuation could be perceived as unprofessional – try this instead.
Avoid Overuse of Punctuation and Say What You Mean
Extra punctuation could be perceived as unprofessional – try this instead.
GROW CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN
This Founder Has $236 Million From Investors Including Jay-Z. Here's How She's Gearing Up For Hyper-Growth
Amy Errett, founder of the hair color business Madison Reed, plans to apply her surprising leadership style to 850 new hires this year.
This Founder Has $236 Million From Investors Including Jay-Z. Here's How She's Gearing Up For Hyper-Growth
Amy Errett, founder of the hair color business Madison Reed, plans to apply her surprising leadership style to 850 new hires this year.
GROW BILL MURPHY JR.
Neuroscience Says This Simple Brain Habit Can Make Anybody More Creative
"We are obsessed with the idea that some people are more creative than others. But ... we're just not training creativity in the right way."
Neuroscience Says This Simple Brain Habit Can Make Anybody More Creative
"We are obsessed with the idea that some people are more creative than others. But ... we're just not training creativity in the right way."
GROW DANIEL MARCOS
3 Easy Ways to Grow Your Business
Simple methods for achieving personal freedom through professional growth.
3 Easy Ways to Grow Your Business
Simple methods for achieving personal freedom through professional growth.
GROW NICK HOBSON
Every Parent has Heard the Dreaded 'I'm Bored.' Why It's Actually the Best Thing That Could Happen to You in Holiday Season
This year, tell your kids – and yourself – that it's OK to be bored. You'll be better for it after your holidays.
Every Parent has Heard the Dreaded 'I'm Bored.' Why It's Actually the Best Thing That Could Happen to You in Holiday Season
This year, tell your kids – and yourself – that it's OK to be bored. You'll be better for it after your holidays.
GROW ROBIN CAMAROTE
Imposter Syndrome Got You Stuck? Free Yourself by Quitting This Bad Habit
Don't waste another minute comparing yourself to others.
Imposter Syndrome Got You Stuck? Free Yourself by Quitting This Bad Habit
Don't waste another minute comparing yourself to others.
GROW JESSICA STILLMAN
3 Essential Ingredients of Enduring Friendships, According to a Writer Who Interviewed 100 Sets of Friends
Letting your friendships wither when life gets busy is a huge mistake. Here's what it takes to sustain them.
3 Essential Ingredients of Enduring Friendships, According to a Writer Who Interviewed 100 Sets of Friends
Letting your friendships wither when life gets busy is a huge mistake. Here's what it takes to sustain them.
GROW ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION
5 Life Lessons From An Entrepreneur To His Daughter
What wisdom would you share with your children if you knew you wouldn't be around to teach them life's lessons?
5 Life Lessons From An Entrepreneur To His Daughter
What wisdom would you share with your children if you knew you wouldn't be around to teach them life's lessons?
GROW BILL MURPHY JR.
Kids Who Do Chores Are More Successful Adults, According to Science. (There's Just 1 Catch)
The dog needs a walk whether it's associated with improved executive functioning or not. But it's a still good study to know about.
Kids Who Do Chores Are More Successful Adults, According to Science. (There's Just 1 Catch)
The dog needs a walk whether it's associated with improved executive functioning or not. But it's a still good study to know about.
GROW CHRISTINE LAGORIO-CHAFKIN
Why Flexport's Founder and CEO Replaced Himself With an Amazon Exec
As his company has grappled with exponential growth, Ryan Petersen realized he can't expect employees to scale their abilities at the same speed. With his latest hire, Petersen is acknowledging he's no exception.
Why Flexport's Founder and CEO Replaced Himself With an Amazon Exec
As his company has grappled with exponential growth, Ryan Petersen realized he can't expect employees to scale their abilities at the same speed. With his latest hire, Petersen is acknowledging he's no exception.
GROW HOWARD TULLMAN
We Were Giving Our Kids the Wrong Advice
Success isn't the only option-- or outcome. But we've raised a generation that is relentlessly focused on a singular result yet incapable of dealing with not getting what they expected.
We Were Giving Our Kids the Wrong Advice
Success isn't the only option-- or outcome. But we've raised a generation that is relentlessly focused on a singular result yet incapable of dealing with not getting what they expected.
GROW BEN SHERRY
9 Things You Learn Only After Failing
A Reddit thread on entrepreneurship holds some key lessons business owners have learned from failing.
9 Things You Learn Only After Failing
A Reddit thread on entrepreneurship holds some key lessons business owners have learned from failing.
GROW SHAMA HYDER
3 Lessons Marketers Can Learn from the Green Movement
Marketers can learn from the ways that sustainability activists adapt their message to the audience, activate the desire to create change at scale, and share compelling, world-changing stories.
3 Lessons Marketers Can Learn from the Green Movement
Marketers can learn from the ways that sustainability activists adapt their message to the audience, activate the desire to create change at scale, and share compelling, world-changing stories.
GROW ROB MOORE
Think Like an Engineer, Sell Like an Entrepreneur
To make your business succeed, you need to do both.
Think Like an Engineer, Sell Like an Entrepreneur
To make your business succeed, you need to do both.
GROW REBECCA DECZYNSKI
Want to Expand Your Network? Apply to Showcase Your Business at Black Founders Demo Day
The two-day event will bring 16 winning companies to Miami to meet with potential investors and customers.
Want to Expand Your Network? Apply to Showcase Your Business at Black Founders Demo Day
The two-day event will bring 16 winning companies to Miami to meet with potential investors and customers.
GROW MARCEL SCHWANTES
How This Fast Growing Firm Mastered Customer Service in a Way Giant Corporations Can't
Avoid losing connection with those who matter most: the customer.
How This Fast Growing Firm Mastered Customer Service in a Way Giant Corporations Can't
Avoid losing connection with those who matter most: the customer.
GROW NICK HAWKINS
The Key to Unlocking Your Company's Growth Potential
Author and Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati on all the ways purpose builds stronger businesses.
The Key to Unlocking Your Company's Growth Potential
Author and Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati on all the ways purpose builds stronger businesses.
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