49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh and Ravens Coach John Harbaugh may have captured the world’s attention in the run-up to this Super Bowl because they’re brothers who hail from a coaching dynasty. But there’s a much better reason to …
Strange Brew: When the Bottle Matters More Than the Beer Inside
If the biggest selling point for a new beer is the bottle that it comes in, what does that say about the beer itself?
Networking: 4 Smart Ways to Work Your Connections
Success in business is all about relationships. Your network is your most important asset. Treat it that way.
How to Get Friends and Family — And Perhaps Some Generous Strangers — to Buy You a New Car
How’s this for a millennial-friendly mashup: Take the gift registry and online crowdfunding concepts and apply them to the purchase of a new car. Dodge is trying out the idea with a new registry service that promises something …
Is Middle-Class Stagnation Really a Myth?
In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, economists Donald Boudreaux and Mark Perry take on what they call “the myth of a stagnant middle class,” arguing that average Americans are actually doing much better than reported. Do they have a case?
A Facebook Contest Can Win You Fans and Customers
Looking for an easy way to promote your business and build a following? A Facebook contest could be the answer.
U.S. Economy Adds 157,000 Jobs; Revisions in Data Show a Stronger Labor Market
The labor market continued its dogged march forward in January, with the federal government announcing that the U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in January, and that the unemployment rate basically held steady at 7.9%. This was …
How a Century of Income Taxes Can Clarify Today’s Debates
History shows that there’s no right way to raise income taxes – but generally it’s smarter to eliminate preferences, deductions and loopholes rather than jacking up rates.
Prop Bets, Sports Books, And Beyoncé’s Cleavage: Everything You Need To Know About Super Bowl Gambling
Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just the biggest betting day of the American calendar. It’s also the strangest.
Goodyear’s French Nightmare
US tire company spent five fruitless years trying to cut costs at its Amiens plant and being blocked. Now it’s shutting down the plant altogether, sparking political outrage
Reach an Agreement by Seeing it Their Way
Compromise gets a bad rap, but it’s an essential leadership skill. And you can’t do it effectively without understanding the other side’s point of view.
Attitude is Everything
When it comes to hiring people, attitude matters, so look for job applicants with a positive attitude. And be sure to develop it in yourself and your organization too.