5 Lessons That Will Stay With Entrepreneurs After the Quarantine I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people express their excitement about things returning “back to normal.” But I’ll be honest with you – that’s the last thing I want. I want our lives to be even better than they were before. I want all of us to…
Brooklinen’s Founder On How She Disrupted An Industry And Successfully Pivoted Her Career These days, most people are spending a bit more time at home, and in doing so, paying more attention to their surroundings. Personal sanctuaries have become much more of a focus, and consumers are narrowing in on the most personal place that exists within the home –…
How to Make Smarter Business Decisions in Chaos How does a business leader strategize in chaos? It’s a question many of us are facing as we currently shelter-in-place and navigate a volatile world economy. As Mark Cuban noted, though, some of today’s most influential startups began during the last recession. Moving forward, leaders need to both respect the moment and lean into the next…
12 Strategies for Becoming a Sought-After Speaker How do you break into the world of speaking engagements to grow your brand? Make the Pitch “Draw up a list of all the professional organizations in your industry, and make note of when and where their annual conferences occur. If it makes sense for you, draw up a proposal for a panel…
5 Lessons To Make The Most Of Working From Home By Julie Niehoff Even before COVID-19 hit, 4.7 million Americans worked from home. And now that number is astronomical, as many have been forced to stay home—some indefinitely, depending on their work situation. But with this new normal, chances are good that even when COVID-19 has truly subsided, many companies will…
What to Do When You’re Not Feeling Super Motivated About the Post-Grad Job Hunt We’ve all been there. You’ve submitted a dozen applications, sent countless “connect” invites on LinkedIn, and gone to the umpteenth virtual networking event, all without getting a single hit. The job or internship hunt can be wildly frustrating, especially when you feel like you’re getting absolutely nowhere. If you’re drained and need…
With the coronavirus pandemic raging around the world, millions of people are suddenly finding themselves working from home—for better or for worse. In many cases, this means sharing a dining room table with kids who are doing remote learning or carving out a corner of a crowded bedroom. Yaara Gooner to the rescue. This architect and designer has worked with five-star…
How To Sell Online From Women Who Are Doing It Successfully What will the world of business look like once this global crisis is over? If the aftershocks of the current situation are anything like the situation itself, the answer is most likely, “very different.” Marketing, e-commerce, and advertising have all been hugely affected, as businesses attempt to navigate the…
All opinions are reserved to the author of this article. Remote working has now become business as usual, and is re-thinking how we work. The shutdown has fast-tracked remote working for everyone, not just working mothers or fathers. The newness and unchartered territory raise essential questions about how we respond to the situation. Dame Helena Morrissey, chair of the Diversity Project and founder…
Video meetings are now the new normal, as teams are no longer working together in the same office. While virtual meetings can pose a few challenges, they can be just as effective as face to face meetings as long as they’re run properly. Here’s how to run a success virtual meeting. Don’t waste time on roll call. Roll call is…
