[ad_1] Starting a business for the first time is no mean feat. After you overcome the initial inertia that comes with starting out, you’re still faced with lots of initial and recurring challenges. Maybe overcoming them will leave you wiser and more confident. Related: 7 Key Steps to a Growth Strategy That …

[ad_1] They’re charismatic, unpredictable and make you do things you never imagined. These traits could describe the most inspirational bosses you ever had. But as we learned at a SXSW panel this week, they could also describe psychopaths when combined with other key traits such as ego, self-deception and callousness. …

[ad_1] The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) is a government agency that oversees international broadcasting operations. What’s interesting about the BBG is that the agency has been at or near the bottom in the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” ratings since 2007, thanks to low employee morale. …

[ad_1] Lyft has just announced its biggest expansion to date. The ride-sharing service is now available in more than 50 new cities and four new states across the US. They’re mostly located in the Midwest, but the list also includes a few other parts of the country. This rollout follows another expansion …

[ad_1] Do you find yourself losing precious minutes or even hours on your mobile device? Maybe you just check your social media here and there or load up a game once in a while. However, these time-wasters can really add up and prevent you from focusing on what’s important. In …

[ad_1] It’s been said that the number one fear in the world, even above death, is the fear of speaking in public. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has said that for most people, this means if they are at a funeral, they would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy. I …

[ad_1] Click chart for more in-depth data. 1. China GDP: The Chinese economy picked up steam in the first quarter, with GDP up 6.9% from a year earlier. That’s the fastest pace of growth since the third quarter of 2015 and slightly above what some economists had been predicting. China’s …

[ad_1] Everyone agrees: referrals are the most effective, and cost-effective, way to generate new business, yet asking for referrals can feel awkward. You really could use some more clients but you don’t want to come across as desperate or pushy. Over the past year, I’ve been focusing my business on …

[ad_1] Business leaders who have come of age in the context of a connected social world have a drastically evolved perspective on everything from news and education to sports, relationships and advertising. There is a new expectation and social contract with advertisers, which favors conversation over broadcast messaging, requiring authenticity, …

[ad_1] You run a fast-growing company. You have to hire talented people, and you have to hire them quickly. So, who do you trust to find the right people and get them into the fold? Your first impulse might be to put a human resources (HR) professional in charge of all …