The LivePlan Blog

It’s always best to avoid failure, right? Actually, wrong—not only is this impossible, but failure can also be a good teacher. The trick is not to avoid failure entirely, but to learn how to fail right.

How do others see us, and how do our accomplishments influence how we lead? Turns out, our idea of effective leadership is changing. How does your leadership style stack up?

We know how important it is to keep an eye on the numbers. But what about those “soft metrics” that are harder to track—things like employee satisfaction? They may be more difficult to pin down, but overlooking them can spell trouble for the health of your company.

On the surface, the 8-hour workday is the accepted norm across North America and in many countries around the world, but is this the way people really work? With a global shift into the age of technology, this question is more valid than ever. Here’s why.

Monday is not the worst day of the week. Instead, Tuesday—and even Thursday—take this not so coveted accolade. But, on which day are we most productive?

As a mother, a seriously driven career woman, and a CEO, Sabrina Parsons has a different take on what it means to be successful. Here’s a hint: It doesn’t have anything to do with leaning in.