5 Ways Getting Married Helped My Business
In writing his vows to his future wife, this CEO learned he ought to make similar promises to his employees. Read more
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Want Your Team to Work Together? Start a Fight.
The more you encourage healthy debate among your top managers, the better off your company will be. Read more
10 Business Lessons From the NFL
In order to keep minds focused on work and productivity during the exciting NFL playoffs, here are 10 business tips we can all take away from football. Read more
Why Stretch Goals are a Bad Idea
Without a realistic plan, a stretch goal is simply a waste of time. Here are some tips to help you set goals, make plans, and stick to them in 2013. Read more
One Leadership Skill That Will Set You Apart
This skill probably isn't one you've ever thought about developing--and that's a big mistake. Read more
'I Don't Know. What Do You Think?'
If you have only one resolution for 2013, make it to say these seven words more often. Read more
4 Ways to Be a Force for Good in the World
You're in a position to do more good than you think, starting right inside your own company. Read more
Great Leaders Aren't Just Role Models
Managers, employees, customers, and other entrepreneurs need a lot more than inspiration. Read more
How China's Cultural Revolution Stirred Entrepreneur Ping Fu
In her new memoir--and this Q&A--entrepreneur Ping Fu describes her journey from communist China to co-found Geomagic, a 3D imaging and design company. Read more
6 Things Really Powerful Leaders Do
Not everyone is ready or willing to lead. Here are six things you'll need to master to move masses, inspired by Seth Godin's latest talk. Read more
2 Women Serial Entrepreneurs Tell All
Susan Leger Ferraro, founder of an early-childhood schools chain, and Laura Fitton, digital business owner, irreverently detail what has helped them most alo... Read more
4 Things Killing Your Business (& What You Can Do About It)
Before you can fix your business, you have to know what the real problems are. Read more
3 Steps to Turn Around a Failing Company
"Turnaround King" Grant Cardone says you may think you know what's ailing your company--but you're almost certainly wrong. Read more
4 Demotivators That Will Cost You
Keeping everyone on your team focused and motivated is not easy, especially if you fall into one or more of these common traps. Read more
3 Steps for Motivating Your Team
Successful businesses are built around people, not ideas. Here's how to keep your team motivated and working toward a common goal. Read more
An Employee Had a Run-In With the Law. Now What?
Here's how a human resources expert handled the recent arrest of one of her employees. Read more
The Best 3 Gifts You Can Give
Here are three (completely free) ways to bring back the holiday cheer. Use them today and make it a plan for 2013! Read more
Why Spending Money Won't Solve Your Problems
Think twice before you spend money or hire new employees to solve a short-term problem. Here's why. Read more
8 Signs You're a Control Freak
You might not know it, but your controlling behaviors are making your employees batty. Here are a few ways to ease up already. Read more
Get Nosy. Pry a Little. You'll Win Big
If you want to grow your business, nothing is more essential than a big dose of curiosity. Read more
The Best Promotion Is Never Self Promotion
Once you've been in the spotlight, it's really hard to step back into the shadows--but you should. Read more
What Happens in Italy Doesn't Stay in Italy
If you spend the time, trouble, and expense of traveling for work, use the opportunity to learn. Your business will be better for it. Read more
The Choice You Shouldn't Force Employees to Make
You want dedicated workers--all business owners do. But workaholics? Here's why you don't want to encourage those. Read more
Why You Should Schmooze Like Don Draper
Forget GChat. To really connect with customers, vendors and staff, sometimes you've gotta go old school, whether that means deep sea fishing or ordering ever... Read more
Inc.'s 10 Most Popular Stories of 2012
We culled our data to find the most read, shared, and commented Inc. articles this year. Don't miss even one. Read more
