Lindsay LaVine

Lindsay LaVine is a Chicago-based business and lifestyle freelance writer who's worked for NBC and CNN. Her work has appeared online in Entrepreneur.com, Reuters.com, Today.com, NBC News, MSNBC, Yahoo, Business Insider, BlogHer.com and Fox Business.

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The Many Mistakes That Led To KIND Snacks’ Success

KIND Snacks founder shares what he wished he would have known when he started and what he learned from repeated failures.

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10 Books That Inspire Today’s Leaders

The next time you’re looking for inspiration, pick up one of these books that motivate top executives and thought leaders.

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6 Mistakes You’re Probably Making When Scheduling Meetings

Don’t let the meetings you lead be a colossal waste of time and energy. Note how to take care of business without irritating employees.

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The Case For Women On Boards

Two management professors sort through 25 years of conflicting studies to expose what most reports ignore.

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What Himalayan Mountain Climbers Can Teach Us About Office Hierarchy

Hierarchy can both improve and undermine a team. Be sure all your colleagues have a voice in the boardroom, or face the consequences.

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3 Steps To Regaining Your Focus

Deadlines looming? Put down the smartphone. Here’s how to limit distractions and increase productivity at work.

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10 New Books We’ll Be Reading This Year

These 10 books have something for everyone, whether you’re looking to start a new habit or break a bad one, get promoted or be inspired.

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3 Ways To Manage Entitled Employees

What happens when your top salesperson is also your number one problem? Here’s how to deal with those with a sense of entitlement.

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Why You Should Say Thank You More Often

If you want someone to help you, try expressing an attitude of gratitude. A new study suggests those two magic words can go a long way.

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How To Rebound From Job Loss During The Holidays

Losing your job during the holidays is depressing, but here’s how you can use the unexpected downtime to plan for your next career move.

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The Science Of Psychological Distance And Communication

New research suggests psychological distance makes a difference in how employees respond to feedback.

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How To Navigate Friendships At Work

Whether you work with friends or you’re seeking new office buddies, here’s how to find the balance between being friendly and professional.

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3 Ways To Get Along With That Irritating Coworker

You don’t have to be friends with everyone in the office, but you do spend a lot of time with them. Here’s how to deal.

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How To Reduce Your Risk of Rejection

Let’s face it: asking for a favor or a raise is a nerve-wracking experience. Here’s several ways to make it less stressful.

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The Real Reasons Why Women’s Careers Stall After Parenthood

A new study from Harvard Business School sheds light on what happens after graduation, and the answer isn’t what you’d expect.

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How To Deal With Emotionally Difficult Situations At Work

Offer a tissue? Walk out of the room? How should you act when someone at work has a meltdown?

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Why You Should Stop Bragging About Being A Workaholic

Are you addicted to work? Put down your smartphone; new research suggests being a workaholic isn’t something to brag about.

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How To Work With Different Productivity Styles

There are four productivity styles. Find out which is yours and how to work with people who get things done in an entirely different way.

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4 Habits Of Good Listeners

If you’ve ever been called out for talking too much, come up for air and try one of these four listening techniques.

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How Showing Vulnerability Makes You A Better Leader

What you may think is a weakness can actually be a sign of strength. Why showing you’re human can actually help your career.

Ideas

This DNA database for trees will help track illegal logging

Ideas

Is tech finally realizing that contractors need benefits, too?

Ideas

WeWork is hiring, mentoring, and training 1,500 refugees

Entertainment

Making funny sounds: the music of “Mr. Show,” 20 years later

Entertainment

“The Incredibles 2” shatters box office records with $180 million

Entertainment

“Super Fly” influenced hip-hop. And hip-hop influenced the remake

Co.Design

Products

With “Quickstarter” projects, Kickstarter is going back to basics

Products

This map shows how your city moved over the last 750 million years

Innovation By Design

Creeps bugging you online? Nastybot writes sick burns for you

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News

Report: Roku might follow Amazon with a la carte video plans

News

After Tronc: Here are 5 corporate rebranding disasters you probably forgot about

News

Lindsay LaVine

The Many Mistakes That Led To KIND Snacks’ Success

KIND Snacks founder shares what he wished he would have known when he started and what he learned from repeated failures.

10 Books That Inspire Today’s Leaders

The next time you’re looking for inspiration, pick up one of these books that motivate top executives and thought leaders.

6 Mistakes You’re Probably Making When Scheduling Meetings

Don’t let the meetings you lead be a colossal waste of time and energy. Note how to take care of business without irritating employees.

The Case For Women On Boards

Two management professors sort through 25 years of conflicting studies to expose what most reports ignore.

What Himalayan Mountain Climbers Can Teach Us About Office Hierarchy

Hierarchy can both improve and undermine a team. Be sure all your colleagues have a voice in the boardroom, or face the consequences.

3 Steps To Regaining Your Focus

Deadlines looming? Put down the smartphone. Here’s how to limit distractions and increase productivity at work.

10 New Books We’ll Be Reading This Year

These 10 books have something for everyone, whether you’re looking to start a new habit or break a bad one, get promoted or be inspired.

3 Ways To Manage Entitled Employees

What happens when your top salesperson is also your number one problem? Here’s how to deal with those with a sense of entitlement.

Why You Should Say Thank You More Often

If you want someone to help you, try expressing an attitude of gratitude. A new study suggests those two magic words can go a long way.

How To Rebound From Job Loss During The Holidays

Losing your job during the holidays is depressing, but here’s how you can use the unexpected downtime to plan for your next career move.

The Science Of Psychological Distance And Communication

New research suggests psychological distance makes a difference in how employees respond to feedback.

How To Navigate Friendships At Work

Whether you work with friends or you’re seeking new office buddies, here’s how to find the balance between being friendly and professional.

3 Ways To Get Along With That Irritating Coworker

You don’t have to be friends with everyone in the office, but you do spend a lot of time with them. Here’s how to deal.

How To Reduce Your Risk of Rejection

Let’s face it: asking for a favor or a raise is a nerve-wracking experience. Here’s several ways to make it less stressful.

The Real Reasons Why Women’s Careers Stall After Parenthood

A new study from Harvard Business School sheds light on what happens after graduation, and the answer isn’t what you’d expect.

How To Deal With Emotionally Difficult Situations At Work

Offer a tissue? Walk out of the room? How should you act when someone at work has a meltdown?

Why You Should Stop Bragging About Being A Workaholic

Are you addicted to work? Put down your smartphone; new research suggests being a workaholic isn’t something to brag about.

How To Work With Different Productivity Styles

There are four productivity styles. Find out which is yours and how to work with people who get things done in an entirely different way.

4 Habits Of Good Listeners

If you’ve ever been called out for talking too much, come up for air and try one of these four listening techniques.

How Showing Vulnerability Makes You A Better Leader

What you may think is a weakness can actually be a sign of strength. Why showing you’re human can actually help your career.

Ideas

This DNA database for trees will help track illegal logging

Is tech finally realizing that contractors need benefits, too?

WeWork is hiring, mentoring, and training 1,500 refugees

Entertainment

Making funny sounds: the music of “Mr. Show,” 20 years later

“The Incredibles 2” shatters box office records with $180 million

“Super Fly” influenced hip-hop. And hip-hop influenced the remake

Co.Design

With “Quickstarter” projects, Kickstarter is going back to basics

This map shows how your city moved over the last 750 million years

Creeps bugging you online? Nastybot writes sick burns for you

Fast Company

Report: Roku might follow Amazon with a la carte video plans

After Tronc: Here are 5 corporate rebranding disasters you probably forgot about

Bumble staff faced threats and harassment after gun picture ban