Inc Magazineflipped into Lead5 hours agoWhen Ed Sheeran Gave Away 'Love Yourself': A Brilliant Lesson in Consensus, Group Think, and the (Relative Lack of) Value of Other People's Opinionsverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jeff HadenGranted, 'gave away' is a little strong, since Sheeran did retain songwriting credit... but still. It's natural to look for input when we need to make decisions. Even if asking for advice doesn't come naturally, we're trained to actively solicit opinions, to bounce ideas off other people, and to run …
Inc Magazineflipped into Lead5 hours agoAfter 50 Years, McDonald's Just Made an Unexpected Announcement That Could Be Its Best Idea Yetverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jason AtenThe partnership with Krispy Kreme is a huge win for the Golden Arches in its battle with Starbucks. On Tuesday, McDonald's announced an expanded partnership with Krispy Kreme to carry the latter company's doughnuts in all of its stores by the end of 2026. Until now, the companies have been testing …
Inc Magazineflipped into Top Stories6 hours agoWant to Foster an Inclusive Workplace? Prioritize Empathy During the Onboarding Processverified_publisherInc Magazine - Mandy GilbertFirst impressions matter. Here's where you are going wrong in setting up your new hire for long-term success. The onboarding process is a critical step in integrating new employees into a company. Both human resources and team leaders diligently check off items from a predefined list, ensuring …
Inc Magazineflipped into Top Stories6 hours agoCreate a Brand Identity That Will Help Your Business Thriveverified_publisherInc Magazine - Scott GoodsonAI-driven branding is not enough to make your company stand out. Invest time and money into a real, unique brand. In an era rife with generative AI and a proliferation of misinformation, consumers increasingly seek a haven of reliability. They gravitate toward brands that embody trustworthiness. …
Inc Magazineflipped into Lead7 hours agoAfter Nearly 50 Years, McDonald's Just Made a Very Smart Announcementverified_publisherInc Magazine - Bill Murphy Jr.You can see the pattern. But then this happens. When McDonald's reached out to me this week to say they plan to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts in every single McDonald's in America, I caught myself staring at the screen for a minute. And then I realized why. I write about big companies like McDonald's …
Inc Magazineflipped into Top Stories7 hours agoWhy We Struggle to Authentically Engage People Different From Us, and What to Do About Itverified_publisherInc Magazine - Sonia ThompsonDeveloping the emotional intelligence to effectively connect with anyone you encounter is an essential skill. Our society is growing more diverse. The data continues to confirm that. For instance, the 2020 U.S. Census revealed that the White population fell from 63.7 percent to 57.8 percent, the …