4 Surprisingly Effective Things to Say
As the boss, you have to know it all and always be in the right. Wrong. Try these simple, yet powerful words to build trust. Read more
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Turn a Good Worker Into a Great Manager: 6 Steps
It's noble to promote from within, but irresponsible if it's without preparation. Here's what you should do. Read more
Don't Aim to Be Popular, Be Effective
Managing your employees is not a popularity contest. When you remain focused on real goals so will they. Read more
Early Riser? What You Should Do When You Wake Up
Whether you require a lot of sleep or a little, if you're like most leaders, you're probably up early. Here's what that means. Read more
6 Ways to Make Someone's Day
If you really want to brighten someone's day, do the unexpected. The effect could last a lifetime. Read more
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10 Great Tips From 1 Terrible Boss
You can learn a lot from this employee's awful experience with her manager. Read more
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If you can't communicate clearly, you can't do business. Read more
3 Universal Leadership Lessons From Fatherhood
As I celebrate my younger daughter's graduation from kindergarten, I can't help but recognize how she's made me a better boss. Read more
Get Your Gumption Back: Lessons From a Paralympic Medalist
Bonnie St. John's misfortune as a young girl become her lifelong leadership strength. Read more
A Change Checklist for Leaders
Even the right changes are often botched in process. Use this checklist to attack the "before, during, and after" to make sure change sticks. Read more
5 Tips to Turn Conflict into Creativity
When someone rocks the boat, don't think of it as a bad thing; it could be one of your best opportunities to get a fresh perspective. Read more
5 Ways to Keep Employees Motivated
Step one? Be a good boss. Here are five things to start doing now. Read more
Why Your Employees Need to Sign Their Work
Nothing keeps a person accountable like a signature. That John Hancock still carries the same weight it did back in 1776. Read more
3 Ways to Survive in the Hourglass Economy
As income inequality grows, companies that target middle-income consumers face a dwindling customer base. Read more
6 Things I Learned from a Notoriously Insane Innovator
Lars Dalgaard, the billionaire founder of SuccessFactors, was known for his innovation--and his tough leadership style. A former employee reflects. Read more
The De-Machoing of Great Leadership
Are you an autocrat like Jack Welch or a nurturer like Tony Hsieh? Here's how leadership has evolved over the last 30 years. Read more
5 Easily-Copied Traits of an Excellent Leader
Harold MacDowell, CEO of TDIndustries, sets a standard for company culture that you should imitate. Here's how. Read more
Why You Should Groom Successors at All Levels
Develop talent internally, and you'll have suitable candidates who can fill slots, whenever they open up. Start now. Read more
Alex and Ani CEO: 'My Job Was to Discourage People'
Inc. editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan interviews the unlikely pair who lead the fast-growing oft-hiring designer-jewelry maker. Read more
Don't Ignore Your Failures. Talk About Them
Hayes Drumwright, founder and CEO of Trace3,a $300 million IT consulting company, says if you embrace failure you'll succeed. Read more