Wall Street legend-turned entrepreneur Sallie Krawcheck writes about the surprising mantra she uses to guide her career: What would my children think? One lesson she hopes to impart is that your work can make a meaningful impact. Anyone searching for proof of that idea should look to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women International Summit in London,...
Danger signs You might think that if you do good work, that’s all your boss will care about. But most managers care an enormous amount about attitude and interpersonal skills as well. If you’ve ever been told that you have a “bad attitude” or an “attitude problem,” that’s a real danger sign for your career,...
There are musicians, and then there’s Prince. The uncompromising iconoclast formerly known as Prince Rogers Nelson has been starting parties and baffling critics since the day he stepped out onto the Minneapolis funk and rock scene in the late 1970s. Combining elements of wailing guitar rock, funky R&B, and psychedelic funk music with sexual and...
America’s currency is a statement about who we are as a nation. Our modern money honors our history and celebrates our values. Building on tremendous feedback from Americans across our country about the theme of democracy, the Treasury Department will create new design concepts for the $20, $10, and $5 dollar notes. The New $20...
Sweet eats By Stephanie L. Childs Candy Apples with a twist. Entrepreneur Kimberly Hollins found a way to change the way others look at candy apples. The name Kandi Koated apples comes from the taste. Every treat that is served is dipped in chocolate, caramel, or hard candy to give it a unique taste. She wanted...
With a new pair of shoes or a shipment of groceries just a few clicks away, American consumers have embraced the ease of online shopping. In fact, on average, Americans were expected to spend an estimated $1,804 on online shopping last year (the most of any country in the world), according to Statista’s Digital Market...
By Jae Christian | Instagram: thejaechristian Twitter: thejaechristian | Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejaechristian Trying to decide whether renting or buying is a better option for you depends on many factors. The better choice for you often depends on your circumstances from a financial and personal perspective. Knowing your financial limitations can be a big factor in determining if...
When an International Threat Affects Travel Plans Unless you’ve unplugged from television or social media over the last couple of weeks, you’ve likely heard of the Zika virus spreading throughout South, Central, and North America. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Zika virus is a disease spread to people primarily through the...
Mayor Kasim Reed joined co-founders Michael Tavani and Dave Payne, Invest Atlanta President and CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich, and more than 100 entrepreneurs yesterday for the opening of Switchyards Downtown Club, Atlanta’s newest startup hub and the only business-to-consumer startup hub in the Southeast. “Atlanta has long been a city that welcomes and nurtures talent,...