Hard work has been romanticized since corporations existed. In the business world, idioms about how sleep is for the weak or how no amount of talent can supersede hard work were doled out for decades.

The relationship between talent and effort is rather more complex than people think. Historically, there has been a tendency to regard both variables as independent, and talent is often defined as ...

Working hard has always been seen as the recipe for success. But in today’s world, effort alone doesn’t always deliver the results you expect. Other factors like timing, privilege, and strategy now ...

Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph challenged the widely held belief that hard work is the key to success. "I think hard work leading to success is a myth," Randolph said as he explained that the key to ...

Do you believe that if you say, “fingers crossed,” it will catapult your career up the success ladder? Or do you believe jumping in and working hard will do the trick? A new study finds that almost ...

“If I work harder, I’ll be more successful. Then I’ll be happier.” You’ve heard this logic, right? Maybe you think this yourself sometimes. After all, it’s a very common trope among business leaders.

As a child growing up in rural south Alabama in the 1960s, Chris Womack had not seen a building taller than two stories, nor did he know what a corporate CEO was. But the Greenville native was given ...

In the pursuit of a high-earning career, the value of hard work cannot be overstated. Whether you’re tackling a challenging project, aiming for a promotion, or simply trying to stay ahead of your ...