Who's the Worst at Negotiating?
Financially vulnerable individuals – those without a savings safety net – stifle their own economic advancement because they negotiate less effectively.
What China's Move Means for Blockchain
It's been a wild week in blockchain. China’s Xi Jinping called for a new focus on blockchain technology, the open-ledger system that cryptocurrencies rely on. Here's what happened next and what it all means.
Five Steps To Clean Up Your Online Footprint
Resumes and cover letters are mainstays in the job hunting process. If you really want that position though, be prepared to add a social media cleanup to the list.
An Underlying Lesson from Ellen and W
With icebergs, often what's visible above the water is just a fraction of the whole picture. The recent chatter about Ellen Degeneres and George W. Bush seemed a bit like that, a Maryland Smith expert says.
Does It Seem Like Everyone Hates Hot-Desking? (Yes)
Mention the concept of “hot-desking” to the modern office worker and you’re likely to be met with an eye roll and an exasperated sigh. Why is it so unpopular?
The Quiet Risk in California’s New Gig Worker Law
A new law in California mandating stricter employment rules for drivers and other gig-economy workers may pose a threat to Uber and Lyft. But the real risk is much bigger.
Fashion Rental Startups Want To Save the Planet. There’s a Catch.
The growing crop of clothing rental companies wants you to imagine yourself never buying clothes again. But, can they actually reduce your environmental footprint and the footprint of the overall garment industry?
How Do You Build a Company? It Depends on Where You’re From
A popular video game reveals a clear connection between how much hierarchy founders create in their startups and where they hail from.
99 Men and 1 Woman?
After the uproar over the Forbes list, Maryland Smith experts compile a quick list of their own, with just a few of the women that should make any list of innovators.
Why Winners Learn To Share Power
Some startups bet everything on a single visionary founder. But organizations with stable shared leadership are more likely to grow and emerge as industry anchors.