Edtech
5 ways to reach the “Starbucks generation” with online tutoring
A term used to describe the generation that grew up with Starbucks as part of their lives, the “Starbucks generation” generally includes Gen Zs...
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Leadership
Prepare your successor and step down with grace
Succession is not an event, but a process, writes Alaina Love, who outlines three immediate actions leaders can take now.
Education
AI Impact: ASCD/ISTE’s Culatta looks into AI’s future in education
AI tools already are being used a little in education, but for real effectiveness, professional development for teachers and pre-service teachers is paramount.
Food
Fried chicken is a vehicle for sharing culinary cultures
Culinary experts at the Worlds of Flavor conference hosted by the Culinary Institute of America discussed how their restaurants use fried chicken as a vehicle for introducing diners to flavors from around the globe.
Travel
Innovations in travel management making business travel easier
As the business travel landscape gains ground in a post-pandemic world, SmartBrief is celebrating some innovative technologies and solutions that are shaping the future of the end-to-end experience.
Education
Address student stress with virtual collaboration edtech tools
A variety of edtech tools can help alleviate student stress by connecting them beyond the classroom and helping them share thoughts.
Customers
Does your business suffer from toxic customers or clients?
Toxic customers come in different flavors and circumstances. Naphtali Hoff outlines some you may meet in your business.
Infrastructure
Powin’s Mike Wietecki Discusses Trends in the Battery Energy Storage Sector
Mike Wietecki from Powin outlines how the Inflation Reduction Act and other factors are powering up the battery energy storage sector.
Leadership
Embracing authentic demand: The core of innovation leadership
Thriving in innovation demands leaders closely monitor trends, navigate evolving markets and actively identify and embrace authentic demand.
Inspiration
How a vintage advertising book can inform your leadership
A vintage advertising book gave Steve McKee some laughs, but also shows how some principles in leadership never change.
Travel
How to serve return-to-base business travelers
This piece is the last of four installments in a series exploring strategies for the hotel, lodging, meetings, and travel industries to effectively cater...
Infrastructure
Gevo’s Patrick Gruber on What’s Next for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Can a sustainable fuel actually be carbon negative? Dr. Patrick Gruber from Gevo says yes. Yes, it can.
Leadership
Are you, as a leader, suffering from BMS?
Leaders of any gender or era can suffer from BMS -- boomer male syndrome -- if they rely on old-school tactics of command and control, says S. Chris Edmonds.
Edtech
Transferring inquiry approaches of museums to your classroom
Objects, whether from the National Air and Space Museum or a dusty closet, can give students a different perspective on lessons.
Infrastructure
Double Feature: E-Liability and Virtual Power Purchase Agreements
Learn more about environmental liability (E-liability), which is a simple, accurate, and verifiable calculation for the total cradle-to-gate emissions of any product or service. Also hear what companies should know when considering virtual power purchase agreements.
Development
Sagacious leaders free up other’s wisdom — for free
Wisdom is all around us, Larry Robertson writes, and suggests top leaders seek out that wisdom and encourage their teams to do the same.
Infrastructure
Colgate-Palmolive’s Vance Merolla on Squeezing the Most Out of Sustainability Efforts
Vance Merolla, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Colgate-Palmolive, discusses how that company tackles sustainability across all its products and brands.
Marketing
Singles’ Day 2023: Holiday sales for cautiously optimistic Chinese consumers
Azoya’s Franklin Chu explores how and where the Chinese economy is recovering and how brands can make the most of Singles' Day 2023.
Food
Getting the most out of urban grocery store design
Architecture and construction executives shared case studies and advice for getting the most out of urban grocery store design at the FMI Energy & Store Design Conference.
Marketing
Will Threads unravel despite the Twitter/X exodus?
Marketing thought leader Kent Lewis takes a deep dive into Meta’s Threads app, including best practices and what the future may hold.
Food
Building the refrigeration technician workforce of tomorrow
Finding ways to recruit and retain refrigeration technicians will be key for HVAC and refrigeration suppliers and the retailers they serve, especially as they make the transition to natural refrigerants, a panel of experts said during a session at FMI -- The Food Industry Association's Energy & Store Development Conference this week in Baltimore.
Development
The real reason coaching fails
The reason coaching fails for many employees is that coaches are not focusing on a key component: motivation, writes Susan Fowler.
Marketing
Brand partnerships: Epic crossovers every business needs
Brand partnerships are key to unlocking unlimited possibilities when it comes to building a brand's audience. SmartNews’ AJ Brustein dives into 3 factors that consumer-facing brands must keep in mind in order to get the most out of their collaborations.
Leadership
Boost emotional intelligence in a time of AI with these do’s and dont’s
Leaders can develop their emotional intelligence by following Eliza VanCort's blueprint of do's and don'ts in their communication.
Healthcare
The US is in a mental health crisis. Here’s how we can fix it
Suicide is one of the leading causes of mortality in the US. Nearly 50,000 people in the country died by suicide in 2022, the...
Marketing
Why DE&I is integral for your marketing strategy
In a marketplace where customer experience is a top priority, consumers expect more from companies and their brands. SmartBrief explores how marketing teams should be discussing and implementing DE&I strategies.
Food
FMI’s pitch competition propels technology in the grocery industry
What tech startups will be the next to make waves in the grocery industry? The FMItech Pitch Competition will make its return to the Midwinter Executive Conference as the annual meeting moves from Orlando to Marco Island, Fla., in January of 2024.
Infrastructure
BloombergNEF’s Adithya Bhashyam: A Framework for US Hydrogen Guidance
Adithya Bhashyam, a hydrogen analyst for BloombergNEF, shares a framework that should be followed for thoughtfully crafting and effectively implementing the hydrogen piece of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Marketing
What Alibaba’s new strategy means for global ecommerce
Azoya’s Franklin Chu explores the meaning, benefits and potential pitfalls of Alibaba’s new strategy and what it means for global ecommerce.
Sponsored
Facing the building services hiring challenge
This piece is sponsored by TEAM Software by WorkWave In a tight labor market, commercial cleaning companies need help both recruiting and retaining a...
CPG
How brands are innovating to meet consumer dietary needs
Consumer demand for allergy-friendly and allergen-free products is on the rise and brands are responding with innovative new products.
AI
Leader beware: How AI perpetuates mistruths about motivation
There are many mistruths about motivation, Susan Fowler writes, including monetary rewards and asking people what they want.
Education
Exploring teacher professional learning opportunities at the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution offers many free professional learning opportunities for teachers, often held during the summer.
Food
AI revolutionizes food and beverage industry with personalization, efficiency
Companies like Tastewise and BevSuite are harnessing AI to transform consumer insights, marketing, and operations in food and beverage.
Analysis
AI is making networking and social skills more critical. Are your students prepared?
Social skills are a must for landing a job, but today's students lack the confidence to talk easily with adults. Here are ways to help.
Infrastructure
How Companies Are Leveraging Solar-As-A-Service
Harald Overholm, the co-founder and CEO of Alight Energy walks us through current solar trends in the Nordics and the rest of Europe
Education
How teaching in an online school inspired (and saved) our teaching careers
What's it like to teach at an online school compared with a traditional school? Two teachers from Ohio and Oregon offer insight.
Education
Build relationships among educators to aid MTSS implementation
Build relationships among teachers and staff by connecting with them personally and finding ways for them to connect with each other.
Marketing
Sponsorship in a technological world
Since before the days when Blue Coal brought The Shadow’s adventures to radio listeners and Little Orphan Annie reminded kids to drink their Ovaltine,...
Education
Helping students cope with exam stress
The year of 2022 saw the greatest number of searches for “exam stress” in the last 20 years, according to a Google analysis by KIS Academics.
Digital Technology
The unstoppable rise of generative AI: Transforming the landscape of marketing
Generative AI is making its mark across various industries, and marketing is no exception. This blog post delves into the technology's pervasive influence and profound impact on the marketing landscape.
Education
The remarkable impact of teachers who recommit to the teaching profession each school year
How the Smithsonian educators embrace the role of teachers, celebrate the impact of teachers, and help with educational ideas and resources.