True Leaders Peel Vegetables
If you want to get the best and most from people, you need to see them as equals and be as willing to serve them as they are to serve you. Read story
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Margaret Heffernan
Marissa Mayer: What Has the New Yahoo CEO Gotten Herself Into?
Marissa Mayer's ascendance to the CEO post at Yahoo may look smart for the company. But is it good for her? Read story
Reminder: Strategy & Planning Are Not Optional
You don't want your company to be among the walking dead. Know what you offer, to whom, and why. Read story
3 Simple Ways to Make People Happy at Work
Learn these strategies to make your employees happy, and extravagantly execute them. You'll create a better business. Read story
Bob Diamond Didn't Know What Was Going on at Barclays?
Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond says he didn't know what was going on inside his company. Do you know what's happening at yours? Read story
Entrepreneurs Rule the World
What was the TEDGlobal topic in Edinburgh this morning? The $10 trillion market of street vendors and traders, the second-largest economy in the world. Read story
How to Manage Clever People
Artists, designers, and programmers are different, difficult, and--depending on your strategy--delightful. Read story
Strong Leaders Establish Trust
You can earn the trust of your employees, suppliers, and customers. First, ask yourself if you deserve it. Read story
Fire an Employee Nicely. Here's How.
No boss should enjoy losing an employee. But you can help smooth out the exit. Read story
Forget Recruiters: Invest in Your People
Internal hires are known quantities. Don't assume they can only do what they have done before. Read story
Recruit Right--Even Those You Turn Away
Seize the moment to build your firm's reputation. Treat all job candidates well during and after the interview process. Read story
Is Organization the Enemy of Creativity?
Nope, even Michelangelo embraced constraints. But don't take it too far; process shouldn't be perfect. Here's why. Read story
Inspire Your Workforce: Be Curious
A five-step assignment to convey your interest in your team, and spur a sense of belonging. Read story
Risks and Rewards of Staff Surveys
You may think you know what's going on with your team. But survey data is far better than anecdotal observation. Read story
How to Give Feedback: 7 Tactics
What's a cheap, fast, and easy way to stoke employee productivity and interest? Tell them how they're doing. Read story
Taking On an Ambitious Project? Be Honest
It won't get you anywhere to gloss over the challenges of a new business venture. Three reasons why. Read story
Want to Start a Business? First, Find a Partner
Going it alone is too hard and too slow. Here are five fundamentals of a strong co-foundership. Read story
Willful Blindness: Murdoch's (And Your) Leadership Risk
Anyone in power may be blinded by employees who seek to please. Who can you rely on to ask those disagreeable questions? Read story
What’s Wrong with Performance Targets?
Let's start with a kibosh on smart thinking, internal collaboration, and external relationship-building. Read story
Rupert Murdoch: Don't Lead Your Family Business Like Him
Why you should prioritize talent and ethics above everything--and everyone--else. Read story
Mark Zuckerberg and the Perils of Soloists
What it means for Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg--and entrepreneurs everywhere--that the Facebook founder is so comfortable maneuvering on his own. Read story
Make Good Decisions: 4 Tips
Wise decision making is not a constant, research shows. But you can set yourself up for success in these straightforward ways. Read story
Secrets of the Most Productive People I Know
The path to productivity is not a new assistant or project management software. It's these four shared characteristics. Read story
Encourage Employees to Speak Up
Silence is not golden. To really know what's going on, you need people around you to say what's on their minds (even if it's not what you want to hear). Read story
Problem with Open Office Plans
Does easy communication outweigh noisy distraction at the workplace? Read story
Don't Wish for Obedient Employees
Instead, like the military, nurture an environment of moral courage, one in which team members break stupid rules, and suggest smarter solutions. Read story
Turn a Hunch Into a Strategy
A low-cost, low-effort way to test your instincts--and prove a meaningful insight--before it's too late. Read story
Is a Fraudster in Your Midst?
Whistleblowers are your best way to find out. Make sure you've set up a way to learn early if something's amiss. Read story
Is Former Goldman Sachs Exec Destined for Entrepreneurship?
Sheer rage has motivated countless entrepreneurs. Many knew what they wanted a firm to stand for long before they knew what they wanted it to sell. Read story
Ditch the Job Descriptions
Job descriptions are about following the rules. Innovation is about challenging them. Which message would you rather have? Read story
Bully? Why Rules Won't Work
How many rules do you have in place at your company? You just might want to get rid of them. Here's why. Read story
How to Build Great Collaborations
The power of cooperation and comedy to make useful products. Read story
When to Listen to Your Fear
Self-belief can motivate you to succeed. If you lack it, you may need more resources, experience, or strategy. Read story
Do You Need A PR Firm?
A serial entrepreneur describes her public relations mistakes--so you don't make the same ones. Read story
What Makes a Company Resilient?
You can't stop really bad things--like Sept. 11th--from happening, but you can be prepared for them. Here are 7 ways. Read story
Why Women Want to be Entrepreneurs
Like Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg, women are driven to do business better and more flexibly, and make work better for everyone. Read story
Weighing a Big Decision? Take Your Time
To understand all the consequences of an important choice takes time and attention--even if they're hard to come by. Read story
Why Flexible Hours Inspire Performance
Don't waste a minute tracking your employees' hours. They'll get more done. Read story
The Truth About Sleep & Productivity
Working overtime doesn't increase your output. It makes you stupid. Read story
Danger! Don't Hire People Just Like You
Commonalities may be comfortable, but they also create blind spots. You want lieutenants who provoke feuds and dissent. Read story
