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How Does Your Organization’s Digital Maturity Compare to Others? - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DELOITTE

10 questions to assess your company’s digital strength.

The Right Way to Get Your First 1,000 Customers

Thales Teixeira, associate professor at Harvard Business School, believes many startups fail precisely because they try to emulate successful disruptive businesses. He says by focusing too early on technology and scale, entrepreneurs lose out on the learning that comes from serving initial customers with an imperfect product. He shares how Airbnb, Uber, Etsy, and Netflix approached their first 1,000 customers very differently, helping to explain why they have millions of customers today. Teixeira is the author of the book “Unlocking the Customer Value Chain: How Decoupling Drives Consumer Disruption.”

5 Reasons Executives Wait Too Long to Fire Their Direct Reports

Once you make the tough call, don’t delay.

How to Take Criticism Well

Give yourself time to process it.

Introducing Season Three

Women at Work is back April 15 with stories, conversations, and practical advice about being a woman in the workplace. Expect to hear from us every Monday for the next couple of months.

How to Talk with a Coworker Who’s Having a Tough Time

What to say, and what not to say.

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Design Team

Based on a survey of more than 2,200 organizations.

How Brands Can Build Successful Relationships with Influencers

What many marketers get wrong.

Is Your Organization Ready to Harness the Potential of AI? - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DELOITTE

Sponsor content from Deloitte.

9 Ways to Say No to Busywork and Unrealistic Deadlines

The words you use can make a big difference.