Prominent Chicago businessman James “Jim” Crown died on Sunday in a crash while driving on a racetrack near Aspen, Colorado. Crown was the CEO of the investment firm Henry Crown and Company and managing partner of Aspen Skiing Co. He was a scion of one of Chicago’s wealthiest families. The accident happened at the Aspen…
Quiet quitting became a phenomenon following the pandemic, especially among Gen Z workers, wherein workers slowly put less and less effort into their work — as a way of silently rebelling and mentally checking out before actually quitting. But according to a new Gallup poll, many workers are now going the opposite direction and opting…
There’s no denying that our memories sometimes falter in our fast-paced, information-overloaded world. Almost everyone has forgotten something significant or misplaced items like their keys. According to a study done on behalf of Natrol’s Cognium® Focus, the average person forgets something about six times a week, which equates to 332 forgetful moments a year. Additionally,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We’re now finding out the damaging consequences of the mandated return to office. And it’s not a pretty picture. A trio of compelling reports — the Greenhouse Candidate Experience Report, the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), and Unispace’s “Returning for Good” report —…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With so much information available, someone could easily think that building a successful startup should be easy. In reality, such an overwhelming amount of advice makes it more challenging. CB Insights found that 70% of upstart tech companies fail within 20 months, which I suspect — may…
IRL (short for “In Real Life”) had big plans for the future of social network messaging. The concept hinged on the idea that IRL would facilitate more in-person meetups and events through shared calendars, polls, public community pages, and more. In June 2021, nearly two years after launching, IRL announced 400% growth over a 15-month…
Talk about knowing your brand! Beloved television show host Maury Povich, who has made a career out of delivering his infamous line “You ARE [or ARE NOT] the father” to guests seeking to know the paternity of their children is launching his line of own at-home paternity tests. The new company will be called “The…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As summer approaches and the temperatures start to rise, many businesses experience a slowdown in activity and revenue. On the flip side, many remote workers, especially stay-at-home parents, experience a slowdown of their own as they spend summer vacations with their children. Rest is important. However, a…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The world is getting louder. There is enough noise to make silence uncomfortable, and it affects our interactions. In conversation, loudness is perceived as powerful. In meetings, opinions are broadcast at high volumes. But there is a strong case for staying quiet, especially at work, and especially…