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Want Career Security? Look for a “Linchpin” Job

Why is it increasingly harder to find career security? Which jobs offer the most career security? In Linchpin, Seth Godin argues that becoming a “linchpin” employee—a person with uniquely indispensable skills in an organization—is necessary for career security in today’s tumultuous job market. He further claims that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to earn a living with a non-linchpin job. Read on to learn more about linchpin jobs and why they offer career security, according to Godin.

Reasons to Sell a Business (+ How to Make It Sellable)

What are the reasons to sell a business? Should you hand over the responsibility to someone else? Built to Sell by John Warrillow takes you through the process of running and selling a profitable small business. One of the biggest reasons why you should consider selling your business is because it gives you multiple options in life. Let’s look at a few reasons why you should consider selling your business to the highest bidder.

How to Create and Run a Scalable Business Model

What is a scalable business model? Do you have a product that you specialize in selling? According to John Warrillow’s book Built to Sell, a scalable business is one that focuses on the efficiency of the services it specializes in. If you’re looking to sell your business, you need to find a product that is scalable. Keep reading to learn how to model a scalable business.

How to Become a Leader at Work (Advice for Non-Managers)

Do you have the potential to become a leader at work? What does it take to be a role model for your co-workers? Managers are typically expected to create healthy work environments, but employees can contribute as well. In The Fearless Organization, Amy C. Edmondson says that despite what your role is at work, you too can make a difference. Here’s how to become a leader at work by making co-workers feel psychologically safe.

How to Write Concisely and Clearly: 4 Lessons From Jeff Bezos

When is it better to use words of Anglo-Saxon origin rather than words of Latin or Greek origin? How should you use qualifiers? What’s parallel structure? Simplicity is the most important communication principle that Carmine Gallo discusses in The Bezos Blueprint. Simplicity is clarity: If you want your audience to understand and act on your message, keep it simple. Keep reading to learn how to write concisely and clearly so that you get your message across effectively.

Mainstream Media Bias, Exploitation, & Profit (Candace Owens)

Why is distrust of media so high? How and why do mainstream media outlets push political agendas? Candace Owens says that mainstream media are biased and hypocritical and that they cruelly exploit tragedies to assert their political views. Profit, she says, is at least one of the reasons behind this malpractice. Continue reading to learn about mainstream media bias, exploitation, and profit.

The Importance of Management in Business

What is the importance of management in business? How do you build a team of managers that will last? In Built to Sell, John Warrillow claims that if you want to sell your business, you need to have a good team of managers in place who will stick by the change. This way, you can trust they can oversee every aspect of the company without you. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of management in business.

How to Create Cash Flow to Finance a Small Business

What is a positive cash flow? How do you create cash flow? Positive cash flow means your business is bringing in more money than it’s spending. According to John Warrillow’s book Built to Sell, generating positive cash flow is the key to creating sustainable growth that will make your business easier to sell. Here’s how to create cash flow for your small business.

Built to Sell: Book Overview and Takeaways

What is the book Built to Sell about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In Built to Sell, John Warrillow teaches you how to build a business you can sell. To create such a company, he provides a step-by-step process any business owner can follow. Read below for a brief Built to Sell book overview.

Why Do We Need Fossil Fuels? A Fix for Climate Change

Why do we need fossil fuels? What’s the Green Road? Which option is ultimately better for the planet? On a global scale, we can take various paths to combat climate change. Activists say we should reduce emissions by investing in green energy and minimizing fossil fuel usage. Bjorn Lomborg says we should increase reliance on fossil fuels to spark economic growth. Keep reading to learn how fossil fuels could be the surprising solution to climate change.