Whole Foods CEO: Obamacare Isn't Like Socialism, 'It's More Like Fascism'
Outspoken Whole Foods CEO John Mackey, who describes himself as a libertarian, once again addressed the topic of President Obama's healthcare legislation, which he equated with socialism in a Wall...
View ArticleHow To Think Like Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is one of the youngest billionaires in the world, and a visionary with over a billion customers affected by his decisions on a regular basis.Of course, Mark doesn't run...
View Article28 Top Executives Share What They Look For In Hires
Most CEOs don't have the time to personally interview every person who joins their company. But they absolutely set the priorities and culture that factor into every single hiring decision, and are...
View Article7 Basic Reasons Why You Aren't Happy
Sixty-two percent of Bulgarians say they are “not very” happy or “not at all” happy.At some point we’re all Bulgarians: We're all unhappy at times, regardless of business or professional success.Here's...
View Article3 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Finishing What You Started
One fact I shared with readers on my blog this week got by far the most attention:Less than 10 percent of people who sign up for a MOOC, or "massive open online course," complete it.That's right: less...
View ArticleWhy Lululemon's Stuff Almost Never Goes On Sale (LULU)
Consumers aren't likely to find a sale rack at any Lululemon.The athletic apparel chain sells 95 percent of its merchandise at full-price, according to The Wall Street Journal. While many other...
View ArticleWhy People Work Harder On Problems Than They Need To
In virtually every business, organization, or family in the world today, people are doing their best to solve problems. And that’s admirable. Yet, in my opinion, most are working way harder than they...
View ArticleSouthwest's Founder Explains Why There's No Secret Behind Its Great Culture
Southwest is one of the most admired companies in the country, respected in an industry that's better known for delayed flights and bad customer service than a great corporate culture.Not to mention...
View Article10 Incredibly Easy Ways To Improve Your Life
1) Get out in nature:You probably seriously underestimate how important this is. (Actually, there’sresearch that says you do.) Being in nature reduces stress, makes you more creative, improves your...
View ArticleWhy We Work So Hard To Avoid Difficult Truths
There are times when uncertainty is unbearable: waiting to hear about a school or job acceptance or pacing outside the operating theatre of a loved one. But other times we’re a lot happier being in the...
View ArticlePeople Think Overweight Executives Are Worse At Their Jobs
Many CEOs are known for keeping to rigorous fitness regimens, despite the demands of their job. Some even go so far as to compete in Ironman triathlons in their spare time. That might not be required...
View ArticleA British Department Store Is Setting The Standard For Amazing Customer Perks
One of Britain's oldest department stores is going above-and-beyond to deliver that experience and offer shoppers the perks they crave. John Lewis was founded in 1864. It's a department store similar...
View ArticleCEO Gets A $150 Million Golden Parachute For Cleaning Up After A Massive...
The Tyco International scandal was one of the worst in recent memory. CEO Dennis Kozlowski and CFO Mark Swartz were found guilty in 2005 of stealing more than $150 million from the company. Lurid...
View ArticleHow Companies Are Using Gamification To Transform Health Care
These days, anyone with a smartphone can download a variety of games designed to make them healthier, whether that means helping them stick to an exercise routine, lose weight or manage a chronic...
View ArticleWhy Affluent, Working Parents Worry About All The Wrong Things
Psychologist Alison Gopnik says that when it comes to children, we’re concerned about all the wrong things. On the website Edge.org, she writes: “As a scientist as well as a mother, I worry that much...
View ArticleGOLDMAN: Uber Could Kick Off A Wave Of Mobile IPOs (GS)
2013 will be "meaningfully better" than last year was for initial public offerings, said George Lee, head of technology banking for Goldman Sachs.Lee made the remark in an interview with Peter Burrows...
View ArticleWhat Computer Programming Teaches You About Solving Problems
What made Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein such creative geniuses? It wasn't reading books or watching YouTube talks about How To Be More Creative, that's for sure. There's a deluge...
View Article30 Startup People To Watch This Year
In 2012, a few talented tech people began working on big new projects.Take, for example, Bret Taylor. He left his position as Facebook's CTO to found a startup. He hasn't revealed what he's working on...
View Article3 Ways To Train Your Brain To Pursue Goals
You aren’t going to get a nice parking spot because you wished for one. That’s ridiculous.So what makes you think that you can start your business, get financing or sell your company because of a...
View ArticleScore Your Free Ticket To Social Commerce Summit
Hundreds of innovators in social commerce will convene in New York City for the Social Commerce Summit on February 6.They'll dive into disruptive retail trends and how to leverage Facebook, Instagram,...
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