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You're bad at using AI because you're bad at managing people

Every leader should have an operating manual. Here are 5 steps to build yours.
The things you do might be intuitive to you – but if they confuse your team, you're in trouble. Here's how to build an operating manual to make your decisions clear to everyone.

Want to be a better investor? Adopt these three mindsets
Think like an artist, an analyst, and a skeptic to make better decisions.

How to find your brand's purpose
Developing a brand purpose is a fundamental step for any company. Justin Lee shares how he uses the Section frameworks to uncover why his business exists.

5 steps to solve the tough problem in front of you
The ability to solve tough problems isn’t an innate talent or a magic act – it’s a process. Learn a step-by-step framework to break down problems and solve them in a data-driven way.

Will your big idea work? 3 ways to manage risk
Building a new product is nerve-racking, especially if you’re taking a shot at something that’s never been tried before.
Will it end up being a YouTube or a Quibi? An iPod or a Zune? If it fails, will you ever be able to bounce back?
Luckily, you can build confidence by reducing risk. That’s where product experimentation comes in.
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What is Web3 (and why should I care)?
Everything you need to know to talk about Web3 at your next cocktail hour.

Which skills matter? Employees and L&D leaders don’t always agree [research]
Which skills matter in the modern workplace – to get promoted, to get ahead, to impact the business? It turns out that employees and learning leaders don’t always agree.
We recently surveyed 10,000 students and 250 learning leaders on the skills that are their biggest priority in 2023.

Want to build the next Airbnb? 4 steps to get started
Airbnb changed the way we travel without purchasing any hotels. Uber made it easier to get around without amassing their own fleet. And DoorDash took care of breakfast without cracking a single egg.
The common thread between these companies is that they’re platform businesses. Rather than selling products directly, they’re providing a platform that conveniently connects sellers and buyers.
How do you follow in their footsteps? Here are four steps that can help you build a platform of your own.