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Success often breeds success–but triumphs also arise out of necessity. In a year that proved difficult in myriad ways, see how this year’s top #FemaleFounders kept it together not only to survive but to thrive. These boundaries-pushing female founders grew their collective 2023 revenue to more than $8.86 billion and raised $6.2 billion in funding to date. Introducing 2024’s Most Intriguing Women Entrepreneurs: https://trib.al/dWUSwJt

It's almost time for another Summer Friday...for some. Only 11 percent of workers say their organizations are offering Summer Fridays this year, according to a survey of more than 1,100 workers in North America from Gartner in November. In 2019, 55 percent of organizations offered this perk. But that doesn't mean companies are giving up on the shortened workweek. In fact, some are now incorporating it all year long as more companies embrace flexible work schedules. Read more here at Inc. Magazine: #summerfriday #almostfriday #fourdayworkweek #4dayweek https://lnkd.in/esuuPSmV

Feeling overwhelmed? Gazing at a body of water can measurably decrease stress in just two minutes.

Plans can fall apart very quickly. What do you do then?

By moving beyond the passive-active listening dichotomy and embracing high-quality, collaborative listening, you can transform the dynamics and success of your team and organization.

New Shopify-Gallup data has found that more than one in five business owners have previously started a business that did not succeed. Some of the biggest struggles faced by founders? Navigating failure, finding a mentor, managing time, and raising capital. Inc. has the exclusive on the survey’s results that polled more than 47,000 American adults on their motivations and hardships as entrepreneurs. Shopify president Harley Finkelstein shares his advice on how to navigate these challenges. Read more here at Inc. Magazine. https://lnkd.in/gQTaVhvq

Failure can be a daunting concept, especially for entrepreneurs. Yet, it's a common part of the journey. Those who persist through these challenges truly drive our communities and economy forward. Harley recently shared valuable insights with Inc. Magazine's Kim Jao on overcoming these obstacles—lessons that we can all benefit from: https://lnkd.in/eZUnZ3gn.

It’s almost another summer Friday...for some workers. Only 11 percent of workers say their organizations are offering Summer Fridays this year, according to a survey of more than 1,100 workers in North America from November. In 2019, 55 percent of organizations offered this perk. Even though Summer Fridays are becoming less common, other forms of flexible work are coming into fashion. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekhsF_6b (Reporting by Sarah Dorothy Lynch)

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What's the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of McDonald's?