We’ve all been there; we’ve missed a deadline at work and felt the sense of failure that comes along with it. But what if I told you that being busy could actually increase your motivation to complete tasks? This may seem counterintuitive, but recent research has shown that people who are busy tend to be…
U.S. productivity surged in the first quarter, capping the strongest two-year period since 2010 and offering more evidence that the economy can extend its expansion amid headwinds from an escalating trade war with China. The Labor Department said on Wednesday nonfarm businesses increased output at a 3.6 percent annualized rate, the fastest pace since 2015,…
The Opportunity in Africa Africa is often misunderstood. Global business leaders who operate with outdated perceptions of the continent run the risk of missing out on one of the 21st century’s great growth opportunities. Let’s test your own perceptions: How many companies in Africa earn annual revenues of $1 billion or more? Take a guess.…
