Motivational

If you’ve been out in the working world for a while, you’ve probably come across a micromanager. You know the type—when they hand out an assignment they go into excruciating detail about how it should be done and then constantly check in to see how you’re doing. They hate to delegate and then complain they […]

Nearly two-thirds of family-owned businesses don’t have a succession plan, according to data from employee ownership platform Teamshares. Statistics like these represent a crack in the foundation of business ownership: owners—and critical employees—aren’t ready to have someone take over their roles. “One of the biggest risks to the growth of privately held companies is owner

To me, sustainability means building successful organizations that deliver long-term results while creating positive change. It means leadership that balances environmental stewardship, social responsibility and sound governance (ESG). Most people may not realize that SUCCESS® Enterprises is a 100% virtual company. Without physical offices and daily commutes, we significantly decrease our environmental impact. The virtual

Some people have a knack for getting their money to work for them, while others seem to lack a plan past the next meal. If you’re in the latter category, figuring out how to build wealth and become financially stable may feel out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be. Regardless of your current

When PepsiCo announced its $1.95 billion acquisition of prebiotic soda brand Poppi this week, it demonstrated a master class in strategic timing that business leaders of companies of all sizes should study. Recognizing the consumer shift PepsiCo’s move comes at a critical inflection point. As CEO Ramon Laguarta noted in the official press release, “More

For some, love is a noun that encompasses a vast array of emotions. For others, love is a verb; it’s something you do to show those around you that you care. Throughout centuries and cultures, philosophers, artists and scientists have tried to explain the essence of love. One truth we might all embrace is that

When my mom sold the house I grew up in, she sold everything. For months leading up to her move, she kept telling me about all the sales she was having. One day, she mentioned she’d sold 20 empty pickle jars for $20. I couldn’t believe it! I thought, “If she can sell used pickle

Dreams are a bit like pearls. Something has to get inside your brain to inspire you to do what you never thought possible. For pearls to be made, an irritant must find its way inside the shell of its host. For humans, that “irritant” might be passion or purpose. For mollusks (e.g., oysters and mussels),

Fragmented working is something we’ve all been guilty of—maybe you’re even doing it right now. It shows up in subtle yet disruptive ways, like starting to type an email but then opening a new tab halfway through and beginning another quest. When you return to the email, you have to reprocess the task: Who is

Breaking new ground in video conferencing, Zoom’s AI companion made waves when it launched in September 2023, gifting millions of users with automated meeting management and generative assistance. Zoom unveiled its latest updates this week, including advanced agentic AI Companion capabilities. Work smarter and faster with Zoom’s latest agentic AI tools Zoom’s new agentic AI