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Recent Great Leaders Articles

Inside the Brain of a Leader

Can neurological rewiring boost leadership skills?  Read more

Don't Let Mistakes Mushroom

Let's face it, shiitake happens. Here are three ways to make the most of your mistakes.  Read more

Why Steve Jobs' Exactitude Mattered as Much as His Vision

As a leader, you need to articulate your clear-cut implementation plan. The second in a seven-part series on the power of communication.  Read more

6 Surprising Secrets of Truly Great Bosses

The very best managers do the exact opposite of what the average manager does.  Read more

8 Ways to Be a Truly Memorable Boss

Employees don't leave jobs; they leave bad bosses--and even mediocre ones. Don't be that kind of boss.  Read more

6 Things Exceptional Leaders Do Better

Exceptional leaders differentiate themselves by doing a few things better. Here are six things you can learn from them.  Read more

Meet the Entrepreneur-Heroes of the Boston Marathon Bombings

From the tragic scene in Boston, heroes emerged. Now we know there were plenty of entrepreneurs among them. Here are some of their stories.  Read more

Why Givers (Not Takers) Usually Win

The most successful people in business have talent and luck. But author Adam Grant says they share another quality: They give back.  Read more

Project Management Advice From a Rocket Scientist

Jerry Madden, a revered project manager at NASA for 37 years, left behind a list of 128 management lessons that continues to circulate through the agency today.  Read more

6 Actions of Great Managers

There are plenty of good business leaders out there, but what separates the good from the great? Consider these qualities when assessing your own leadership ...  Read more

9 Habits of People Who Build Extraordinary Relationships

The most extraordinary professional relationships are built by ordinary actions like these.  Read more

9 Core Beliefs of Truly Horrible Bosses

The worst managers have a fundamentally broken understanding of workplace, company, and team dynamics. Don't make these mistakes.  Read more

4 Unique Working Styles: What's Yours?

To get more out of your team, first figure out how your employees (and you) work best--and then assign tasks accordingly.  Read more

8 Most Common Complaints About the Boss

What are you doing that really drives your employees crazy? You might want to give this list a close read.  Read more

The Way I Work: Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia

Patagonia's founder still loves to blaze a trail. He takes copious time off, lets employees manage themselves, and tells customers not to buy his products.  Read more