These are the world’s best passports to own in 2022
by Stephen Hall, Writer, Formative Content For World Economic Forum Image: Unsplash/Nicole Geri “The passport you hold determines your fate and dramatically impacts the options you have,” said Dr Christian Kaelin, chairman of Henley and Partners and inventor of the passport index concept, earlier this year. Recent global shocks such as the [...]
15th Annual IWEC Conference Recap Video
Thank you to our colleagues at IESE Business School for creating this wonderful video overview of the 15th Annual IWEC Foundation Conference held in Madrid. The overview covers the spirit of the IWEC family and global linkages to successful women business owners, chambers and women's business organizations. Many thanks to [...]
4 Ways to Promote Idea Execution in Your Company
Where idea management has long been the buzzword, this traditionally passive approach does not ensure that your company will remain at the forefront of innovation. BY YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR COUNCIL@YEC For Inc. Photo: Getty Images Most senior executives and company leaders believe that innovation is an invaluable engine for growth. Per annum, billions [...]
Where does our food come from?
The World Economic Forum & Visual Capitalist give an interesting overview of our food sources today. By Tessa Di Grandi Writer, Mining & Capital Markets, Visual Capitalist Photo: Image: Unsplash/v20sk Caption: By 2050, food output will need to increase by around 70% to feed an ever-growing population, according to FAO estimates. [...]
4 Reasons Good Employees Lose Their Motivation
by Richard E. Clark and Bror Saxberg For Harvard Business Review Photo: Paul Taylor/Getty Images -Summary: Managers are often at a loss as to how to effectively motivate uninspired employees. Research indicates that managers first should identify the reason for an employee’s lack of motivation before applying a targeted strategy. These [...]
Warren Buffett Shared the Best Leadership Advice. It’s the Missing Key to Building Trust
One small detail that can make a world of difference. BY KELLY MAIN, WRITER AND ADVISER@THEKELLYMAIN For Inc. Warren Buffett. Photo: Getty Images We often hear about how leaders should act and what leadership looks like. It's about uplifting and motivating others, leveraging an individual's strengths and minimizing their weaknesses. It's being [...]
A Harvard Researcher Invented a Fun 4-Minute Test That Can Tell You How Creative You Are
It's just as accurate as more time-consuming assessments but way more fun. Try it yourself. BY JESSICA STILLMAN, CONTRIBUTOR, INC.COM@ENTRYLEVELREBEL For Inc. Illustration: Inc. A good idea can mean the difference between an effective marketing campaign or a dull one, a money-making product launch or a dud, a business success or a business [...]
After 18 Years, Google Just Added a Killer Gmail Feature That Everyone Is Going to Love
Sometimes the smallest features can add the most value. BY JASON ATEN, TECH COLUMNIST@JASONATEN For Inc. Photo: Getty Images Gmail has now been around for 18 years, and it's the default email service for billions of people. That's partly because it's free, but also because it does a few things really [...]
Billionaire Richard Branson Says What Separates Great Leaders From the Pack Really Comes Down to 1 Word
One of the biggest myths surrounding this leadership strength is that it's a sign of weakness. BY MARCEL SCHWANTES, INC. CONTRIBUTING EDITOR AND FOUNDER, LEADERSHIP FROM THE CORE@MARCELSCHWANTES For Inc. Richard Branson. Photo: Getty Images One of the factors behind ineffective leadership is that person's inability to display the strength of the most exceptional leaders: vulnerability. There's [...]
Harnessing the Science of Brand Storytelling to Drive Business Growth, Build Customer Loyalty
By Laura Ross For Thomas Insights Image Credit: wocintechchat.com Can you imagine the success your brand would enjoy if every marketing campaign, email newsletter, and website blog connected on a deeper level with your audience to leave a lasting impression, much like your most-loved book? By prioritizing storytelling, you can do [...]