Inc. Productivity Tip
Expert opinions, valuable insight, and helpful advice from today’s top business coaches, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. Find more at Inc.com.
A Quiet Workforce Isn’t a Happy One. Leaders Need to Ask 3 Questions Before It’s Too Late
In today's Inc. Productivity Tip, Bernard Colman, the People Leader at Descript, writes that employee engagement isn’t optional, it’s an important leadership signal.
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Should You Quit or Stick It Out? The 2-Question Test to Make Your Next Move
Stuck in the sunk-cost trap? Here’s how economists recommend evaluating your path forward so you stop wasting valuable time.
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How Fast-Growing Companies Keep Their Speed as They Scale
The right systems don’t slow growth. They make faster decisions safer.
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This CEO Learned That Great Leadership Comes Down to 1 Communication Habit
When leaders leave an information vacuum, employees will fill it themselves. That’s where trust problems can begin.
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Most Leaders Think Transparency Means More Sharing. They’re Wrong
In this expert tip from Netta Jenkins, the founder of HIC, a global leadership performance firm, says employees don’t need every detail. They need fewer question marks.
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Steve Jobs Said Great Leaders Make One Difficult Choice Most Managers Avoid
Making people better requires high standards, honest feedback, and a workplace where people are not afraid of the boss.
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AI Is Making Speed Obsolete. Here’s What Matters Now
The fastest worker may not be the most valuable anymore.
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Biggest Communication Mistake Is a Self-Centered One Many People Make; plus, Communication Could Be the Missing Link to Manufacturing Efficiency
To be human means to be self-focused. Each person wrapped up in themselves. It’s just human nature. It’s also the cause of most miscommunication.
Also, two teams, two perspectives. One path to better performance.
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Want Your Message to Land? Say Less; also, Why Accountability Means Nothing at Your Company (and Everyone Knows It)
-Bernard Coleman says getting your message to connect isn’t about dumbing it down. It’s about designing for how people actually absorb information
-Plus, Leigh Elena Coleman says your best people are quietly burning out from carrying consequences that belong at the top. Here’s how leaders can stop passing the blame and fix a broken culture.
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Generation Z Is Literally Telling Us Exactly What They Need
Here’s a generation with a real problem. And here’s the opportunity, for anyone paying attention, to help solve it.
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Science Says Chronic Stress Actually Changes Your Personality
According to a study published in Psychology and Aging, the more poorly participants handle daily stressors, the more introverted, unfriendly, and closed off from new experiences they become.
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The AI Race Has a Hidden Problem. Nobody Agreed on the Rules; plus, or Months, LinkedIn Users Complained About AI Slop. The Company Just Responded With a Massive Change
AI moved faster than company policies could keep up. Now governance has to catch up.
Also, after embracing the use of AI, LinkedIn now appears to be shifting its strategy.
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American Workers are More Disillusioned With AI the More They Use It while the Navy Tried a Different Approach to AI and It Worked
A new Gallup poll indicates that Americans are more skeptical of AI in 2026, despite being more familiar with it.
The Navy didn’t just roll out AI. It rallied people around it.
These expert opinions were written by Fast Company and Ash Kumra.
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Everyone Watches the Shark in ‘Jaws.’ Leaders Should Watch the Mayor
In today's episode, Monica Amadio writes about how major leadership lessons can come from the unlikeliest blockbuster if you look in the right place.
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The Leadership Blind Spot Most CEOs Never See
In this article written by serial entrepreneur Mike Maddock, he talks about one of the great ironies of leadership, which is, the better you become at solving problems, the harder it can be to recognize when you’re solving the wrong one.
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A New Study Found the Secret to Getting Customers to Follow Through. Most Companies Are Doing the Opposite
Research from Temple University explains the “effort payoff” trick that turns casual browsers into committed buyers.
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There Are Two Kinds of Resilience, and You’re Probably Ignoring One
If you think resilience is only about personal grit and iron willpower, you’re missing half the equation for exceptional toughness.
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The '6-Month Rule' to Take Big, Scary Bets on Yourself
Achieving great things means betting on yourself. Use this CEO’s advice to make those bets less scary.
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Keys for Building a Zero-Failure Mentality to Thrive in Your Business
Success is a mindset, and it can start by building a zero-failure mentality like this.
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Want a High-Performing Team With Less Drama? Start With These 6 Leadership Actions
AI may be changing how fast companies move, but leaders still have to solve the hardest human challenges.
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Microsoft and LinkedIn Just Analyzed the Future of Work and AI. It All Points to One Key Skillset
The future belongs to leaders who stay human. An expert opinion written by Ash Kumra
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The Yes Trap: Why Too Many Opportunities Are Killing Your Business Growth
If everything is a yes, nothing is a priority.
This Inc. Tip was written by David Finkel, the co-author of 'Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back'
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When Employees Check Out, Culture Starts to Crack
Turnover isn’t a trend. It’s a warning signal.
This Inc. Tip was written by Bill Fotsch.
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Want a Sharper Brain? Start Eating a Particular Diet; plus, the Modern World Is Destroying Focus
Six good diets: but one stood out.
Also, after a college professor noticed a disturbing drop in his students’ ability to focus, researchers found a practical way to build attention spans back up.
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The Simple Framework That Changes How Technical Teams Talk to Leadership
If leaders are confused, nothing moves.
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Curiosity Is a Defining Trait of Highly Successful Leaders. Here’s How to Develop Yours in 5 Easy Steps
Research has linked curiosity to greater life satisfaction, stronger relationships, and higher achievement at work.
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Why ‘Just 1 More Idea’ Is Killing Your Team’s Productivity
If everything’s a priority, nothing gets done.
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An Email Told U.S. Soccer Players They Weren’t World Cup-Bound. The Ensuing Controversy Is a Warning to All Leaders
The way a message is delivered can be as important as the news itself.
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Why Have People Historically Quit Their Jobs? The Real Reason Comes Down to 4 Words
Employees are ready to leave if their boss fails in this crucial area of leadership.
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The Surprising Power of Just Keeping It Real in Business
Authenticity isn’t a vibe. It’s a business strategy that compounds.
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The Pricing Mistake That Quietly Limits Most Businesses
If your pricing feels “off,” it’s probably not your spreadsheet. It’s your confidence.
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AI is Making Great Leadership Harder to Fake
Behind every “optimized” workflow is someone fixing what got lost.
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8 Communication Mistakes That Make Leaders Lose Credibility Fast
Corporate jargon doesn’t inspire employees. Clear communication does.
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Confident People Do This Before They Say a Single Word
Executive presence starts before you say hello.
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Red Lobster Tried to Give Customers More and Lost Millions
Turns out, “all you can eat” can eat your profits too.
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4 Questions Every Leader Should Ask to Find Their Personal North Star
In The Path of Least Regret, author Parul Somani uses a fresh take on ikigai to help leaders clarify what matters most before choosing what comes next.
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How Steve Kerr Just Defined ‘Success’ Perfectly Describes a Path to a More Joyful and Fulfilling Life
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on what still drives him.
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Want to Make Better Decisions? Adopt Charlie Munger’s ‘Always Invert’ Mental Model
Turning a problem upside down can be the best way to achieve long-term success.
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Great Leaders Aren’t Always Available
Always available? You might be the reason your team isn’t stepping up.
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