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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Most founders focus on strategy, but it’s their everyday communication — quick instructions, casual check-ins, informal conversations — that quietly shapes performance. Without confirming understanding and setting clear expectations, people interpret directions in different ways, which leads to misalignment. Strategy alone isn’t enough. Leaders must also build relational clarity by repeating expectations, verbally recognizing employees and offering undivided attention in conversations. Most founders believe the hardest part of leadership is strategy. It’s where they compete. It’s where they prove themselves.But in reality, strategy is rarely the problem. The real force…

Quantum navigation is increasingly an important technology for airplanes, ships, and military applications.Q-CTRL$300 of hardware, a laptop running freely available open source software, and a little bit of know-how is all you need to hack GPS in a city or region. That’s why GPS is increasingly unreliable in conflict zones around the world, and why the world’s militaries, airlines, and shipping companies are looking for alternatives.Enter quantum navigation.Most of the time when we think of quantum, we think of movie silliness (descending to the “”quantum realm” with AntMan) or quantum computing, an unimaginably complex way of generating many answers from…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Pay attention to what’s in front of you. When colleagues seem overwhelmed, a simple offer to help — without directly calling them out — can go a long way. Taking time to ask how someone is doing and allowing them to open up can shift your own perspective and strengthen relationships. Reread written notes or emails for context. This helps avoid misunderstandings and prevents unnecessary conflict. “Treat others the way you’d want to be treated.” When I think about how many times I’ve heard that phrase, I’m reminded of how…

Starting next year, Deloitte and Zoom are cutting back on some of the most treasured employee benefits, Business Insider reports. Zoom is trimming parental leave from 22 to 24 weeks down to 18 weeks, while non-birthing parents will get 10 weeks instead of 16. As for Deloitte, broader cuts to PTO, pension plans, and IVF funding will impact employees in support roles like administrative services, IT, and finance. Experts warn that Deloitte and Zoom may be paving the way for other companies to follow their lead. “It legitimizes that action for everybody else,” Laszlo Bock, Google’s former head of human…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Entrepreneurs slowly shift from running their business to being their business — often without noticing. This fusion can fuel early success, but the consequences emerge over time — difficulty delegating, neglecting health, resistance to succession planning and an inability to truly disconnect on vacation. Strong leadership requires a small but meaningful separation between identity and output. This will benefit both the founder and the company. Mention the word “sacrifice” around an entrepreneur, and I’m willing to bet they spark up and recount the journey of building their business and their…

hand typing on computer keyboardgettyLarge amounts of data including websites, books, forums, code repositories, image libraries and social media provide the raw material for training large models. That approach is now under pressure from lawsuits, licensing demands and privacy complaints. As the easy supply of public data gets more contested, companies are looking for another source of training material. Increasingly, that source is human behavior itself.While AI might seem like magic to many, it really is a big pattern recognition and generation system. Whether generating code, text, images or video, the power of AI comes from understanding the patterns from…

Key Takeaways Lloyd’s desperate search for a snoring fix led him to an apparatus developed by Dr. Fowler. With the help of a friend, he replicated the device with foam and brought the product to market. Now, fresh off a Shark Tank deal, the Eckers continue to grow their Snorinator business. Unlike many seniors, Lloyd Ecker, 72, and his wife Sue Ecker aren’t particularly interested in retirement or slowing down. Image Credit: Disney/Christopher Willard. Lloyd Ecker and Sue Ecker. The Pomona, New York-based parents of three and grandparents of four have enjoyed a decades-long run as serial entrepreneurs in baby-focused…

Burger King is teaming up with Star Wars for a limited-time menu, bringing a galaxy far, far away to its restaurants. The promotion launches May 4—often celebrated as Star Wars Day— at participating US resturants with themed packaging and exclusive items tied to The Mandalorian and Grogu, which arrives in theaters May 22. “Star Wars has shaped generations of fans, and as we head into the release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, we saw an opportunity to bring that excitement straight into our restaurants,” Joel Yashinsky, Chief Marketing Officer of Burger King U.S. & Canada, said in a press statement. The…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways After 40, your sleep tradeoffs quietly backfire. The wrong sleep habits don’t just reduce energy; they undermine decision-making and long-term leadership performance. Entrepreneurs track metrics relentlessly: Revenue. Pipeline. Conversion rates. Hiring. Retention.But there’s one performance variable most founders treat as negotiable: Sleep.It’s often the first thing sacrificed during busy seasons. Late nights feel productive. Early mornings feel disciplined. The ability to function on minimal sleep becomes a point of pride in the office. In your 20s and 30s, you might get away with it. After 40, the cost becomes harder…

How to solve today’s Wordle.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesIt’s both Wordle Wednesday and Earth Day, so I thought an Earth Day-themed riddle would be appropriate before we get to the daily Wordle (and bonus Custom Wordle, of course). Here’s the riddle:I have roots nobody sees, taller than trees. Up, up I go, yet I never grow. What am I?I’ll post the answer tomorrow. For now, let’s solve this Wordle!Looking for Tuesday’s Wordle? Check out our guide right here.Today’s Bonus Custom WordleNow that we can create our own custom Wordles, I’m including a bonus Wordle with each daily Wordle guide. These…