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Jeff Bezos Just Confirmed the "Question Mark Method" That Scares the Heck Out of Everyone at Amazon
inc - 24 Apr 2018 09:09
How do you respond to a one-character email from your boss's boss's boss' boss?
Jeff Bezos's $12M home renovation: 25 bathrooms and a whiskey cellar
USA Today - 24 Apr 2018 03:21
Jeff Bezos may own the largest home in the nation’s capital, a 26,900-square-foot former museum-turned-residential home in Washington, D.C.’s ritzy Kalorama neighborhood, but the Amazon founder and CEO isn’t done w...
Why Toys 'R' Us' HQ is too close for comfort for Bed Bath & Beyond workers
New York Post - 24 Apr 2018 06:05
Toys 'R' Us is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. Bed Bath & Beyond is in Union, NJ. That's a distance of 21 miles. And that is a little too close for employees of the struggling home goods chain, who are Bed Bath and Beyond th...
The 12 Crucial Leadership Traits Of A Growth Mindset
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 17:36
If today's leaders are responsible to guide business transformation, businesses should not define how leaders act, influence and create momentum in search of future growth., Leaders must learn how to transform themselves...
6 of the most notable guns the US military used before it got the M16
Business Insider - 24 Apr 2018 17:35
US Army Throughout history, the US military has used a wide variety of guns to win its battles. Prior to the M16, there were several weapons used across the service throughout some of the most devastating wars the world ...
Gender Pay Gap? Maybe Not in the Corner Office, a Study Shows
The New York Times - 24 Apr 2018 05:37
Women still earn far less for every dollar that men earn, but two professors say their research shows no significant difference at the chief executive level.
Don't Be A Victim Of Key Employee Poaching
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 05:26
Companies of all sizes are reporting they can't find qualified workers to fill the good-paying jobs they have, which means businesses - especially big ones - will go key-employee hunting and poach the best of the best fr...
7 things to know about Sears CEO Eddie Lampert
USA Today - 24 Apr 2018 04:04
Sears CEO and hedge fund investor Eddie Lampert has gained more control over the most valuable pieces of the department-store empire. What's next?
Commercial loan charge-off put a dent in CIT's 1Q
American Banker - 24 Apr 2018 21:08
CIT took a $22 million hit on a business loan, and overall loan growth was tepid.
Wall Street posts slight gains as U.S. bond yield hits 3 percent
Reuters - 24 Apr 2018 18:15
(Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as strong earnings from Caterpillar, Verizon and a host of other big names boosted optimism about corporate America's health, but the gains were curbed by rising bond yields.
How Startup CEOs Can Provide Real Company Culture, Not Just Craft Beer
inc - 24 Apr 2018 18:15
Cold brew and craft beer isn't the end all be all for employee perks.
Earnings reports lift stocks; 10-year yield hits 3 percent
ABC News - 24 Apr 2018 18:09
US stocks are rising as strong reports from companies including Caterpillar and Whirlpool put investors in a buying mood
Harley-Davidson beats forecast despite slack demand from millennials
New York Post - 24 Apr 2018 18:08
Harley-Davidson stood by its full-year motorcycle shipments forecast and beat quarterly profit estimates on Tuesday, offering a glimmer of hope to a business struggling with an aging customer base. The company's shares r...
Want to be a high earner? 25 of America's highest paying jobs
USA Today - 24 Apr 2018 18:00
While the kind of work one finds fulfilling is subjective, there is no debate about which jobs pay the most. High-paying jobs are high paying for a reason, highly specialized and often require advanced education. Here's ...
How This Single Pricing Strategy Can Instantly Improve Your Bottom Line
inc - 24 Apr 2018 18:00
Make the most out of your margin mix by being intentional about pricing.
Amazon could lead US apparel retail by the end of this year (AMZN)
Business Insider - 24 Apr 2018 17:49
This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence "E-Commerce Briefing" subscribers hours before appearing on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Amazon is expected to be the leading US ...
United Airlines CEO didn't get a bonus last year
New York Post - 24 Apr 2018 17:48
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, who was criticized for his initial response to a passenger being violently dragged off a plane, says he gave up his 2017 bonus. Munoz's compensation, mostly in stock awards, fell to $9.6 ...
Amazon Will Start Delivering Packages Straight to Your Parked Car
Time - 24 Apr 2018 17:43
It's an effort to stop people from stealing packages on your doorstep
How a Small Business Can Capitalize on Big News Like the Royal Wedding
Small Business Trends - 24 Apr 2018 17:30
Events like the upcoming royal wedding of Prince Harry present unique marketing opportunities. Here are 4 ways to capitalize on news and events.
Uranium Carry Trade Retains Competitive Edge With Nuclear Utilities
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 17:23
Uranium fuel buyers see financial carry-trade offers as the most competitive source of supply right now, Paladin CEO Alex Molyneux correctly observes. Unfortunately, Paladin's financials aren't getting a boost by that dy...
Harley-Davidson profit falls in latest earnings report as US motorcycle sales remain weak
USA Today - 24 Apr 2018 17:20
Harley-Davidson profit falls on weak U.S. motorcycle sales. Harley's motorcycle sales in the U.S. were down 12% in the quarter compared with a year ago, with the overall U.S. industry down 11% for the same period. ...
Google's Newest AI Tool Might Actually Change the Way You Think. Here's How
inc - 24 Apr 2018 16:22
Google's Talk to Books, a new AI tool, is the mentor you didn't know you needed