Imagine it’s a weekday morning, and you’re at a trade conference in Finland. You’re sleepy, maybe a little jet-lagged, as you prepare for the next speaker. He’s a representative from the World Trade ...

Do you have favorite words that carry extra power in your life? When it comes to difficult issues, my favorite word is How. As in, “How am I going to fix this?” and “How can I change this outcome?” ...

One of the keys to time management is having the confidence to say “No.” However, that means having to say “No” to the person who asked you to get something done. Sometimes you can soften the blow ...

A few weeks ago, I listened as a mother recounted the story of the worst day of her life. Her precious boy left for school and never came home—he was killed in a car accident. In the blink of an eye, ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. When I was in ninth grade, my mom got me a book for my birthday. It was called ...

When people look at Amazon's success, they often see its size, dominance and relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction. However, the way Amazon achieved this was not by following conventional wisdom ...

Parenting is tricky business, that’s for sure. Part of it is that you have to say "no" thousands of times to each of your kids. And this is true even if you’re a pushover. Consider the following ...

Q: What’s the latest word about being resilient when you need it most? A: It’s “sisu” — soul lingo from Finland, pointing to an innate ability to push past limits, stay the course and meet big ...

How I went beyond waiting for chance opportunities to designing the life I dreamed of. As a business founder, I’ve learned that the right yes at the right time can shift me from reacting to ...