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How to Know When to Let AI Do a Job — and When to Hire a Human Instead

AI tools can speed up processes, but the trick is to hire people who are willing to oversee their output, rather than cede control.

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Launch Your First Product with Confidence

There's a trick to overcoming imposter syndrome — and the good news is there are easy-to-follow, tangible steps you can take to do that.

07.06.2026 5

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I’ve Hired Hundreds of People — Here’s the Trait I Look For Before Anything Else

The candidates who have made the biggest impact at my company weren't necessarily the most technically skilled people. They were the ones with the...

02.06.2026 5

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Stop Hiding Behind Zoom — the Best Ideas Are Formed From In-person Collaboration

Whether you're hybrid, remote or in-person, you can’t build a company culture over Zoom. Here’s what actually works.

02.06.2026 6

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Job Hugging Sounds Like a Good Thing — But It’s Actually a Pervasive Problem. Here’s Why.

Job hugging is the new quiet quitting — and it's costing you more than you think. Here's what leaders can do to solve this pervasive problem.

02.06.2026 3

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3 AI Shortcuts That Quiet Your Inbox, Fill Your Pipeline and Give You Back Your Time

For busy entrepreneurs, every second counts. The good news? These easy-to-set AI automations can give you back hours of time.

30.05.2026 10

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It’s Impossible to Predict the Future — So Stop Trying. Do These 3 Things instead.

In 2026, it's virtually impossible to anticipate every potential hazard or curveball the coming year may throw our way. There are a few things you can...

16.05.2026 20

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Faking ‘Purpose’ Backfires — Here’s How to Stand on Your Principles Without Overselling

Before you commit to a big ad spend trumpeting your good works, hit pause.

06.05.2026 10

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How to Tell Your Story With Authenticity and Watch Investors, Customers and Talent Come Pouring In

Uncertainty and setbacks aren't a sign of failure; they're just part of the process. Here's how to be authentic and vulnerable without oversharing.

28.04.2026 10

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How to build a team that runs itself

Great leaders don’t control every detail—they design systems where teams can succeed independently.

27.04.2026 10

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How to Turn Everyday Employees Into Your Most Confident Leaders

Growing a great leader doesn't happen automatically — it has to be consciously ingrained in your company's culture. Here's how I approach it.

22.04.2026 10

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How to use AI to strengthen teams instead of destroying them

A new article found that AI can cause teams to fracture if it isn’t used strategically.

20.04.2026 20

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The retention risk AI misses

Employees don’t stay because metrics make sense. They stay because the work feels meaningful and growth feels real. Here’s how leaders can protect...

12.04.2026 10

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How Leaders Can Resist A Culture Of AI Workslop

When he was writing A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway was obsessed with nailing the book’s ending — so obsessed, in fact, that he wrote 39...

09.04.2026 10

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How to Design Your Way Out of Delay and Build Simple Systems That Make Procrastination Almost Impossible

Contrary to popular belief, cutting out procrastination isn't a matter of willpower or even self-discipline. You don't need to punish yourself. You...

06.04.2026 20

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Hack Weeks Have Been Game Changers For My Company. Here’s Why You Should Have Them, Too.

At Jotform, hack weeks have produced some of our most successful innovations. If you're thinking of implementing them yourself, here are my tips for...

23.03.2026 20

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How to Land Your First 1,000 Users and Turn Them Into a Growth Engine

Growing a business isn't a straight line, and acquiring your first handful of users is going to look very different than acquiring your first...

10.03.2026 20

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How to build teams that know when to trust AI—and when to not

Handing tasks to AI without thinking can be as risky as ignoring it altogether.

09.03.2026 20

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Here’s the leadership skill AI can’t replace

As generative AI becomes more advanced, the leaders who get the most value from it aren’t the ones who prompt perfectly—they’re the ones who...

03.03.2026 10

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Why the best teams treat feedback as a practice—not an event

It can be tough to give. It can be uncomfortable. But withholding honest feedback is a disservice—to employees, and to the company.

03.03.2026 20

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How to Stop Publishing Content Nobody Cares About and Create Content Your Audience Loves

Your product, no matter how useful or innovative, will not speak for itself. Here's why every founder needs to be producing impactful, high-quality...

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The 'Everything Is Urgent' Culure Is Burning Everyone Out — Here's How to Reset Priorities Before It's Too Late

These days, "urgent" has become a default setting. As leaders, it's up to us to think more deeply about what's actually urgent versus what's important...

17.02.2026 20

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If You're a Founder Who's Never Done Customer Support, You're Building Your Business Blind. Here's How.

When I first started my company, I spent years handling customer support myself — and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.

09.02.2026 20

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If Your Company Isn't Reskilling Employees Yet, You're Quietly Planning Your Own Demise

One thing is certain: AI will absolutely transform work. But how it plays out depends on not only how workers to adapt, but the willingness of...

03.02.2026 30

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Slow Q1? Don’t worry, here’s how to make it work for you

02.02.2026 20

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Why agentic AI belongs on every CEO’s 2026 roadmap

28.01.2026 20

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Reinventing a Successful Product Could Actually Destroy It — Try This Measured Approach Instead

Leaders face pressure to innovate constantly, but surprising your users with updates and overhauls they didn't ask for is a recipe for disaster....

23.01.2026 30

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Here’s how to use AI to fuel creativity instead of destroy it

21.01.2026 30

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Return to Office Mandates Are Failing — Try This Smarter Alternative

Rather than issuing mandates and threats, make the office a place where people are inspired to do their best work.

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How leaders can nip ‘task-masking’ in the bud

15.01.2026 30

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How Leaders Can Make AI Work For Every Employee

13.01.2026 20

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How leaders can use AI to get back on track after the holidays

04.01.2026 30

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Want to Lead Better? Get a Hobby That Has Nothing to Do With Your Job

Work isn't the only place where growth happens. Some of my most valuable ideas come to me during my time off.

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A Bad Market Doesn't Kill Startups — That Belief Does. Here's How to Launch a Startup in Any Economy.

If you can prove your idea works when times are tough, you'll be ready to scale when the tide inevitably turns.

31.12.2025 30

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Splashy Product Drop or Silent Launch? Here's How to Find the Sweet Spot

There's no requirement to have a buzzy, PR-filled product launch. Sometimes, a quieter approach can ultimately have the biggest impact.

16.12.2025 20

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This 'Old-School' Sales Tactic Is Still the Best Way to Find Your First Customers

When you're trying to find your first customers, the analog work of getting out and hustling can make the difference between your business taking off...

08.12.2025 20

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The simple mindset shift that makes teams more creative

03.12.2025 20

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How To Build An AI Shopping Agent For Your Holiday Shopping

19.11.2025 20

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Good Leaders Don't Follow Roadmaps — They Blaze Their Own Path

Roadmaps are great for getting from Point A to Point B, but building a business isn't a predictable journey.

16.11.2025 30

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Don't Let AI Fool You — Here's Why Every Founder Still Needs to Learn to Code

While you don't need an advanced degree in computer science to get your vision off the ground, I still think the basics are worth your time to learn.

10.11.2025 30

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Leaders Who Accept 'Good Enough' Risk Failure — Don't Be One of Them

"Good enough" may satisfy most people, but it's rarely what creates lasting impact — and it's certainly not enough to stake your business on.

27.10.2025 20

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This Is the Most Obvious Yet Overlooked Reason Your Best Employees Keep Leaving

Paying fairly isn't a luxury reserved for when you're profitable — it's how you build the kind of company that gets there.

20.10.2025 20

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Solitude Isn't Your Enemy — Here's How to Turn It Into Your Greatest Advantage

Don't rush to fill the void of loneliness with noise. Embrace the quiet, learn from it and let it shape you into a more resilient, focused and...

12.10.2025 30

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Founders Must Harness Their Inner Marketer to Succeed — and AI Can Help

You don't need to be a marketer to market well. But you do need to be curious, listen closely and use the tools available to you.

07.10.2025 20

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This Simple Change Made Us Improve Almost Overnight — and Became a Huge Competitive Advantage

It's been 10 years since cross-functional teams became a cornerstone of Jotform's culture, and I can say for certain that it was one of the best...

29.09.2025 20

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Most Founders Would Hide a Secret Service Investigation From Customers — Here's Why I Didn't (and How It Paid Off)

Your users want to know what's happening behind the scenes — and who they're trusting with their data, time and business.

15.09.2025 20

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Walking Away From My Co-founder Was the Best Business Decision I've Made — Here's Why

I'm a proud solo founder now, but that wasn't always the plan.

09.09.2025 20

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You're Sabotaging Your Startup By Doing Everything Alone — Here's Why You Need Founder Friends

For founders, especially solo founders, having someone who understands the unique pressure of building something from scratch can make all the...

03.09.2025 20

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How AI Agents Can Supercharge Solopreneur Growth

27.08.2025 30

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Your Best Employees Will Quit Someday — Here's Why You Should Support Them on Their Way Out

No leader wants a good employee to quit. But it's going to happen. What matters most is how you respond when that moment comes.

25.08.2025 30

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