It’s hard to define what exactly “success” means in the world of business. In my experience, becoming successful means that you’ve achieved the goals you set out to accomplish, regardless of what those goals are. Your goal could be to earn $100,000 a year working for yourself, build and sell a startup for $100 million […]

You probably know that New York-based fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo dresses some of the most powerful leading ladies in Hollywood. After 30 years in the business and stints at Christian Dior, Nina Ricci, and Bill Atkinson, he has built an iconic brand in glamorous eveningwear. What you might not know is that he started […]

Montreal is about to hit the big leagues. From the cluster of hip startups in the Mile End area to the crop of collaborative workspaces springing up around the city, from the university-run incubators to the ever-growing selection of networking events, it’s definitely getting noticed. “If Montreal was a startup, it would be in its […]

Virgin Atlantic founder Richard Branson believes that business is not just about making money—it’s also about doing good in the world. “Most businesses have a purpose in themselves,” Branson said during “Business Is an Adventure,” a panel discussion sponsored by, Virgin atlantic, General Assembly, and WeWork. “But if you’ve got a choice of a business to […]

We’ve all had “crappy jobs”—as restaurant servers, part-time personal assistants, or tanning salon desk attendants. While some of these jobs are just a grind, many are valuable, positive experiences. They can teach us a new or unusual skill set, they can position us to observe human behavior from a different vantage point, or they can […]

I was lucky enough to get to speak with Adam Grant, the New York Times best-selling author and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His previous book, Give and Take, helped highlight the power of generosity as an amplifier for success. In his just-released book Originals, Grant shares what he’s gleaned from […]

Travelers who checked into certain Holiday Inn Express, Hilton, and Marriott rooms have been noticing something different recently. The desk in their rooms is missing. Well, “missing” depends on whom you ask. The furniture choice was intentional, as many hotels have introduced desk-free rooms and more communal working space. The thinking is, millennial travelers don’t […]

I’m in the sprawling lobby of the New York City’s Signature Theater looking for singer-songwriter Shaina Taub. “Can we meet there?” Taub had suggested by email. “I have eight shows a week, but I’m free from 5 to 6:30 every evening.” Taub’s not having a diva moment. She’s really that busy. The 27-year-old is currently […]