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STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 7:26 AM

How Elon Musk drives vertical integration across companies like SpaceX and Tesla — and what you can learn from it

Author Christian Davenport wrote in 2018 that Musk "didn't just have to build reliable rockets — he had to upend the industry's entrenched hierarchy."

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 8:09 AM

This map shows how the US really has 11 separate 'nations' with entirely different cultures

From the utopian "Yankeedom" to the conservative "Greater Appalachia," looking at these cultures sheds a light on America's political divides.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 5:09 AM

The University of Miami just invested $3.7 million in a new campuswide supercomputer, and it's a case study in how higher education is changing in the age of big data

Supercomputing could bolster the ROI offered by business schools and undergraduate programs for students. This is how UM is leading the way.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 8:08 AM

Nurses told us the 7 things you should never say to them during a hospital visit

Don't yell out "nurse" or lie about your medical history, and don't talk to nurses like they are running a hotel.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 7:56 AM

3 funding factors women entrepreneurs looking to pass $100,000 in income need to know before applying for a loan or credit

Getting capital is the biggest obstacle to hitting that $100,000 mark — and women get only 2.2% of venture capital in the US.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 6:30 AM

The professor behind Yale's most popular class has a new podcast that will teach you how to be happier

Everyone from Michelle Kwan to David Byrne appears on Professor Laurie Santos' new podcast, "The Happiness Lab."

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 8:19 AM

8 insights from a design expert that will change the way you give PowerPoint presentations

Here's how to give a stunning presentation and convey a message that people remember when they think of you.

STRATEGY1 hour ago

GIVING TUESDAY: A Kellogg professor launched a platform for evaluating 1,000+ American nonprofits. Here's how it works.

Professor Dean Karlan and former student Elijah Goldberg created ImpactMatters, a platform that assesses how effective nonprofits are.

STRATEGY1 hour ago

The Productivity Project: Tips and insights from business leaders across industries on how to manage your time and become a rockstar worker

Try some of these simple exercises and habits from Business Insider's "People Transforming Business" to become more efficient and productive at work.

STRATEGY2 hours ago

Amazon, Microsoft, and PwC are collectively spending billions to retrain workers. Meet the CEO of the education company helping them do that — and why he's so confident in the method there's a money-back guarantee.

Legacy educational institutions aren't equipped to handle the scale of the retraining efforts alone. That's where OpenClassrooms comes in.

STRATEGY2 hours ago

15 fast-growing, high-paying jobs where you only need an associate's degree

Many of the fastest-growing jobs in the US don't require an increasingly expensive four-year degree.

TECH2 hours ago

Lil Bub, the famous cat with dwarfism, has died. Here's how the cat went viral and took over the internet.

Take a look at some of the best photos and highlights from Lil Bub's short life as a pet influencer, movie star, and viral internet sensation.

STRATEGY2 hours ago

LISTEN: 5 key takeaways from 'The Innovator's Dilemma,' the best book on disruption ever written

Takeaways from the book spawned a new framework for thinking about innovation that continues to resonate today.

STRATEGY2 hours ago

Stop trying to make your employees happy — fulfill them instead

Chasing employee happiness is a losing battle and a red herring. Here's why focusing on fulfillment is better for employees and companies.

STRATEGY2 hours ago

Rebrands can remedy scandals, but they can also cause them. Here are 6 of the most controversial company rebrands of 2019.

From poorly designed logos to accusations of copying other brands, these company rebrands didn't sit well with the public.

PERSONAL FINANCE2 hours ago

I spent 5 years studying rich people, and I can tell you they're laser-focused on building the type of relationships anyone can seek

I found wealthy people focus on building what I like to call Power Relationships. These people are optimistic, success-minded, and influential.

STRATEGY3 hours ago

The billionaire backlash to the wealth tax isn't about money — it's about power. And our democracy lies in the balance.

"It is no longer possible to choose democracy without also choosing to tax concentrated wealth," says author David Goldstein.

STRATEGY3 hours ago

Acquisitions, global growth, and Baby Yoda: How CEO Bob Iger's leadership style turned Disney into a $260 billion colossus

Bob Iger bet big with Disney Plus, but his legacy extends well beyond the streaming service. Here's how he's successfully oriented the company.

STRATEGY3 hours ago

Here's how to uncover your 'Zone of Genius' — the sweet spot between what you're great at and what fulfills you at work

Laura Garnett helps CEOs and executives find their purpose in work. Here's her method for finding yours.

STRATEGY4 hours ago

I left my job making $500,000 a year to start my own company, and I couldn't be happier. Here are 3 things I have now that even a 6-figure salary couldn't give me.

I'd become the CEO of a large company at the age of 42. But everything in my gut said, "I'm bored. What's next?"

STRATEGY21 hours ago

4 strategies small retailers can use to make the most of the holiday shopping season and extend their success to the rest of the year

Gregg Bishop, who leads the NYC agency that serves 230,000 small businesses in all five boroughs, shares his top tips for the holiday retail rush.

STRATEGY22 hours ago

E-commerce strategies like in-store pickup and special holiday messaging can boost small businesses' sales this season, according to Adobe's analysis of over 1 trillion retail-site visits

Holiday shoppers are expected to spend nearly $144 billion this year, and e-commerce data shows what the best-performing sellers are doing right.

TECH23 hours ago

A time-management expert reveals the most important quality a job can have for keeping you happy at work

Keeping workers happy in their role is all about giving them flexibility in terms of how, when, and where they work, says a time management expert.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 7:52 AM

20 of the best job perks and benefits millennials have that their parents didn't

Perks include paid time off for new pet owners and companies covering the costs of egg freezing for women.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 7:00 AM

How to get through an unexpected layoff — without settling for a job you hate

Author Jeffrey Fleischman contended with an unexpected layoff, and emerged from the other side to become a CMO.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 6:15 AM

Gearing up for Cyber Monday? Here's how much to spend on holiday gifts, according to an economist.

Try and cut down on dud gifts. One study from 2018 estimated that Americans spend $13 billion a year on unwanted gifts.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 5:27 AM

THE AI PIVOT: How the push to adopt the advanced tech is rippling through corporate America

The rise of artificial intelligence is giving companies new capabilities to better understand consumers and automate job tasks, among other things.

STRATEGYDec 2, 2019, 5:00 AM

6 tips to slash your holiday budget and save money starting today

The elf is on the shelf! Now is the time to start budgeting. Here are a couple relatively painless ways to save money during the holidays.

STRATEGYDec 1, 2019, 8:00 AM

22 years after its publication, 'The Innovator's Dilemma' is still the best book on disruption ever written. Here are 5 key takeaways you may have missed on your first read.

The book, published in 1997 during the dot-com era, turned author Clayton Christensen into one of the most influential business theorists of all time.

STRATEGYDec 1, 2019, 6:04 AM

The best time to sell your company is when you don't need to. Here's how to avoid selling because you're desperate.

Twitch founder Justin Kan sold his company to Amazon. He said the best time to sell your startup is when you don't need to and you have some leverage.

STRATEGYDec 1, 2019, 5:22 AM

The best books of 2019 on how we can rethink today's capitalism and improve the economy

These books explore ways we can make progress toward fighting inequality, getting a hold on Big Tech, and creating a sustainable future.

STRATEGYDec 1, 2019, 5:00 AM

I didn't take maternity leave as a self-employed worker, and I regret it

When Melissa Petro had her first child, she didn't stop working — and found herself overwhelmed. She's learned her lesson for her second child.

TECHNov 30, 2019, 2:01 PM

AI 101: How learning computers are becoming smarter

In a new 2018 report, BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, describes how AI works and looks at its present and potential future applications.

STRATEGYNov 30, 2019, 10:54 AM

SoulCycle's CEO stepped down this week. Here are the 31 most dramatic exits in a record-breaking year for CEO departures.

The first months of 2019 surpassed the number of CEO departures seen in the same time span during the 2008 recession.

POLITICSNov 30, 2019, 10:00 AM

The 11 best political podcasts of 2019

This year, we've chosen our 10 favorite political podcasts, ranging from newcomers to veteran shows that built the industry.

PERSONAL FINANCENov 30, 2019, 6:45 AM

6 facts that show millennials are going to be OK, even if you think they aren't

Many millennials think they're doing financially better than their peers. They're also doing better than Gen X and baby boomers in certain areas.

STRATEGYNov 30, 2019, 5:30 AM

How to stay mentally strong when you're going through a breakup

Staying mentally strong during a breakup doesn't mean acting like everything is totally fine or repressing your pain.

SCIENCENov 30, 2019, 5:12 AM

Life expectancy in the US keeps going down, and a new study says America's worsening inequality could be to blame

According to new research, the average American's life expectancy has once again gone down, despite the nation's billion-dollar health care system.

STRATEGYNov 30, 2019, 5:00 AM

Your ultimate guide to budgeting, spending, and paying off debt during the holiday season

Here's a look at exactly what you should be spending money on (or not!) this holiday season, and advice on how to set a budget that's realistic.

STRATEGYNov 30, 2019, 5:00 AM

A Cleveland millennial says a loan from Square helped power her cupcake shop to over $500,000 in sales. Here's how to secure the payment processor loans that business owners say are way easier than borrowing from traditional banks.

Small business loans through payment processors such as PayPal, Square, and Stripe are often easier to get compared to traditional bank loans.

STRATEGYNov 29, 2019, 12:46 PM

Congress told 80,000 firefighters and teachers it would forgive their student loans. Over 10 years later, a tangle of mismanagement has kept them from receiving anything.

Congress created the program to encourage graduates to go into low-paid but necessary jobs, such as teaching and law enforcement.

TECHNov 29, 2019, 8:50 AM

The life and rise of Jony Ive, the legendary Apple designer who's now leaving to strike out on his own

Here's all you need to know about Jony Ive, from his lasting legacy at Apple to his next moves in his illustrious design career.

STRATEGYNov 29, 2019, 7:22 AM

Scaling mindfulness: How the Headspace cofounders used the NBA, Delta Airlines, and The Guardian newspaper to bring meditation to 60 million users

Richard Pierson and Andy Puddicombe ran events where they would talk about the benefits of meditation. They were often sold out, which lead to an app.

STRATEGYNov 29, 2019, 7:02 AM