54 ViewsGrowing up fairly poor during China’s Cultural Revolution in the 60s and 70s, Jack Ma likely did not think that he would eventually start one of the largest companies in the world. Considering the fact that he failed his first and second college entrance exams by a wide margin, few people in his life
296 ViewsThe New Owner of Twitter Elon Musk recently bought Twitter for $44 billion, and while the buyout has stoked some controversy among the platform’s users, nobody can deny that this is an impressive accomplishment. If you’re like many onlookers, then you probably wonder how Elon Musk could have become so successful that he could
199 ViewsThe U.K.’s Newest Prime Minister Before he was appointed prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak was a member of Parliament and Chancellor of the Exchequer. Before entering politics, he was a successful entrepreneur and business owner. How has he managed to accomplish so much at his young age? Here are some ways
208 ViewsWhen you think about business productivity, Tyler Perry’s filmography probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind. However, in contrast with most movie producers, all of Tyler Perry’s films have been extremely profitable, so it’s worth examining the factors contributing to his consistent success. Although Tyler Perry is primarily a filmmaker, his productivity
320 Views Five Secrets to Increase Productivity from Satya Nadella Since becoming the third CEO of Microsoft in 2014, Satya Nadella has made some critical changes to increase productivity throughout the organization. Unlike tech entrepreneurs that advocate slogans like, “Move fast and break things,” Nadella takes a slower, more deliberate approach. He believes meaningful productivity
449 ViewsProductivity Secrets Few leadership positions have as many demands and responsibilities as being the president of the United States. In that role, Barack Obama made it look easy with his unflappable demeanor and ability to speak about any subject in an engaging, charismatic way. Obama’s daily life as president required him to pack as
520 Views Secrets to the Productivity Mindset of Jeff Bezos Every entrepreneur wants to increase productivity in their organization. They structure their days to get things done. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, takes a different approach. The secrets of his success and attitudes about productivity have more to do with the way he thinks about
1,042 ViewsThe future of work is all about change, and it’s time to recognize that “normal” is no longer a thing. While new companies and startup organizations usually embrace the notion of constant change, major enterprises around the world are discovering that they must do the same. For instance, companies like Shopify, Twitter and Facebook
823 Views How to Increase Profitability and Produce Successful Outcomes As an entrepreneur, you want your business to be successful. You hope that your bright business idea will lead to profitability. Unfortunately, many business owners can tell you that making a profit can be harder than it looks. Sustainable success requires strategy and intentional effort.
1,048 ViewsProductivity and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. For a new business to succeed, employees must be prepared to get things done. However, your most productive workers may not be the ones who cross the most items from their to-do lists. Real productivity is not just finishing tasks but also involves the ability to prioritize
