Business Video Roundup: How to Manage People, Get on the Forbes Under 30 List & More
“You can’t manage people in a reactionary way,” Brendon Burchard says in this week’s business video roundup. He argues that you must have a philosophy about managing other people in order to establish robust company culture and leadership, outlining three essential rules to help you manage people effectively. Also on deck: Joy Zarembka of Busboys and Poets talks about creating a cultural hub with her combination restaurant, bookstore, and coffee shop; CNBC explores the rise of Skype and the business decisions that led to its downfall; and the latest episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch features singer CeeLo Green as a new investor. Plus, Forbes editors reveal how to increase your chances of getting on their 30 Under 30 list.
Brendon Burchard: 3 Rules to Manage People with Success
Knowing how to effectively manage your team can be one of the most crucial ingredients for success in your business. In this 53-minute session, Brendon Burchard goes over three rules that will ensure your strength as a leader for your company. “You can’t manage other people in a reactionary way,” he says. “You gotta have a philosophy about managing other people.”
Restaurant Influencers: Joy Zarembka of Busboys and Poets
Joy Zarembka of Busboys and Poets tells all about her combination restaurant, bookstore, and coffee shop. While tackling various business topics, she talks about how she designed Busboys and Poets as a cultural hub for the community. “We want people to sit and relax, grab a book, grab a drink, take in a show, learn some poetry, look at artwork, and hang out with friends,” she says.
CNBC: What Happened to Skype?
In this 15-minute video, CNBC explores the rise and fall of Skype. It tells the story of the video-calling app from its early days as an independent operation (founded by two Scandinavian entrepreneurs and four Estonian engineers) to its acquisition by Microsoft and beyond. At its peak, Skype had more than 560 million users, but it quickly lost market share to savvier competitors like Zoom in recent years. What went wrong where? And can Skype stage a comeback?
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch: What Do Hip-Hop, Underwear, and AI Have in Common?
The businesses vying for investor money in the latest episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch include a company that aims to connect families through positive hip-hop music, a research lab designed to facilitate the synergetic coexistence of humans and artificial intelligence, and a clothing brand that makes anti-odor underwear that’s good for your skin.
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting on the Forbes Under 30 List
Think you or someone you know should be on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list? Forbes editors Steve Bertoni and Kristin Stoller reveal some inside tips on how to get a leg up on the competition.
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