Forget Perfection: 3 Ways to Embrace the Entrepreneurial Struggle
Nothing frustrates me more than chasing after some elusive moment when my business will run smoothly. So I don't. Read more
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Already a Decent Speaker? Here Are 5 Expert Tips
Every great leader must be adept at making presentations. Here's how to perfect yours. Read more
Do You Always Tell Employees the Truth? You Should.
Even if you face something as difficult and stressful as having to close a business, you have only one choice: Do it badly, or do it right. Read more
10 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Brain While You Work
Going to Africa--literally or figuratively--refreshes your brain, which helps you be alert and propels you forward. Read more
Eight Ball, Corner Pocket: Think 6 Steps Ahead of the Competition
Want explosive growth? Strategize like a world-renowned pool player. Read more
5 Underrated Traits of Great Leaders
Those bosses who inspire, motivate, and make employees feel better about themselves? Here's what they do differently from everyone else. Read more
8 Steps to Make a Great Speech
Conventions got speechmaking top of mind? You, too, can deliver an impressive presentation--at or above an eighth-grade level. Read more
6 Qualities of Remarkably Loyal Employees
Loyalty has nothing to do with length of employment and everything to do with actions. Read more
Who Said Failure was Fashionable? Frankly, It Sucks.
There's a world of difference between failing and simply making mistakes. It's critical for entrepreneurs to know the difference. Read more
Do You Pass This Key Leadership Test?
The stakes are high, and the pressure is on. Here's how great bosses respond in challenging situations. Read more
On Labor Day, While You're Not Working
Take a moment to remember all the people, seen and unseen, known and anonymous, on whose work your success depends. Read more
Meet Burning Man's Resident Sage
As the annual Burning Man festival rages on in Nevada this weekend, founder Larry Harvey discusses what it's like to be at the center of one of the world's m... Read more
Hate Networking? 3 Ways to Get Over It
Here's how to make networking work for you--and your business. Read more
Til Death (or the Company) Do Us Part: Working with Your Spouse
Yes, you can work with your spouse -- and survive it. Read more
8 Ways to Keep Your Brain Innovative
When I return from the Serengeti, my brain feels new. It's as if the hot African sun sears away mental fog. You can replicate this--closer to home. Read more
Your Employees Like Hierarchy (No, Really)
Maybe it's not such a good idea to banish the org chart: A recent study reveals employees secretly like it. Read more
Why Do You Yell at Your Employees?
Six ways to keep your employees on track and working productively without getting worked up. Read more
4 Ways to Eliminate Office Politics
Backstabbing employees, turf wars, closed-door meetings. Don't let petty politics infect your business. Read more
Why What Kind of Car You Drive Matters
You may not think twice about your ride, but customers, investors, and employees are most certainly looking--and judging. Read more
What the Olympics Has to Do With Your Business (Not Much)
The Olympics are inspirational. Just don't model your business after them. Five reasons why. Read more
Uh-Oh: Do People Think You're a Bully?
People need goals, priorities, and leadership. But understand the difference between emphasizing accountability ... and bullying. Read more
One Thing Every Great Entrepreneur Does
Visions, strategies, decisions--those are all important. But not as important as this. Read more
Performance Reviews: 8 Things Not to Say
Sometimes it's what you don't say during an evaluation that makes all the difference. Read more
How Thrillist Co-Founder Adam Rich Learned to Cope With Highs and Lows 
First-time entrepreneur Adam Rich describes a time when leading Thrillist, his men's lifestyle site, seemed too emotionally fraught to sustain. Watch video
Making Change Happen: How to Create Urgency
Need to move your issue up on someone's priority list? Follow these five steps. Read more
When to Say Goodbye to a Founding Partner
Pressured to grow, AfterCollege CEO Robert Angulo chose his company over friendship. Read more
'If You Don't Do Politics, You Shouldn't Be CEO'
To build a business, great ideas and charisma only go so far, says Samuel Bacharach, Cornell professor of labor management. You must be adept at politics. Watch video
The 5 Traits of High-Potential Employees
Who will be ready to run your company when you can't be everywhere anymore? Here's how to pick your next generation of leaders. Read more
12 Business Leaders Who Create Great Company Culture
Who's your inspiration? For these 12 young entrepreneurs, the answers include Mark Zuckerberg, Tony Hsieh, and a couple lesser-known founders you'll want to ... Read more
My Secret Company Growth Strategy: Encourage Conflict
You'll be surprised at how quickly conflict--if you handle it right--can propel breakout company growth. Read more
Help Older Workers Adapt to Changes
Use these four steps to get your most senior employees comfortable with technological shifts. Read more
Best Way to Make Employees Better at Their Jobs
Forget trying to come up with motivational tools and "tricks." There's a better--and simpler--way to get more out of your staff. Read more
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 more
7 Easy Ways to Reduce Email Overload
Take these cues from a digital-user-experience expert about how to stop depending on--and wasting your time using--email. Read more
Problem-Solving Trick: Ask the Right Question
When a project gets stuck, the obstacle usually falls into one of these three categories. Read more