The Antidote to Insecurity
Give in to your insecurity and the problem will only get worse. Here's how to confront it head on. Read more
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4 Rules For an Effective 'Thank You'
They are the two most powerful words a leader can use. Don't waste them. Read more
How to Avoid Confrontation… and Still Succeed
Conflicts rarely end well, so it's natural to want to avoid them. But you can't hide from them forever. Read more
How (and When) to Give Advice
Great leaders reserve their advice for the people and situations in which it will do the most good. And they never forget one key secret. Read more
New-Hire Training: 5 Foolproof Steps
Here's how I make sure my employees are ready to help our customers. Read more
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 more
Women: 5 Ways to Supersize Your Business
Women are starting businesses at a record rate, but the number that break a million in revenues is flat. What's up with that? Read more
Leading Your Peers? It Takes Magic
Managing those who can say no to you is a huge challenge. I recommend the Tinker Bell theory. Read more
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 more
Happiness Makes Your Brain Work Better
A Harvard psychology researcher explains that rather than thinking of success as the source of happiness, we should think of happiness as a source of success... Read more
Fearlessly Take Risks to Grow Your Firm
Go ahead. Don't look back. Enlist a rookie employee to solve procedural problems, or launch an audacious product line. Read more
Crafting the Perfect Acceptance Speech
The Academy Awards are a good reminder to keep your thank-you speeches heartfelt, poignant, and--most of all--short. Or...cue the music! Read more
Leadership Lessons from The Iron Lady
Determination to succeed was vital to Margaret Thatcher's drive, but left unchecked it led to her undoing. Oscar-nominated Meryl Streep personifies this lead... Read more
Great Company Culture Isn't Pricey
Even the tightest budget allows for an investment in culture. Here's what I mean. Read more
Layoffs: What to Say When Employees Ask
You want to tell them what you know--but can't. And you can't stay silent either. There's really only one thing you can say. Read more
Hiring a Leader? Vet How She Treats Subordinates
We all know senior-level employees who talk up to the boss, but down to staffers. Don't hire them. Read more
The Customer Is Not Always Right
In some rare cases it may become necessary to fire a customer that disrespects your team. In those cases, show your team that you have their backs. Read more
9 Things You Should Never Ask Employees to Do
Kill the post-work social events -- among other things -- that might be rubbing your staff the wrong way. Read more
6 Ways to Ruin a Company Offsite Meeting
Still doing trust falls and scavenger hunts? If you want results, here's how not to run a team meeting. Read more
11 Easy Ways to Make Work Fun
If your employees aren't having fun, they're probably not performing at their highest level. So ease up already and try one of these tactics. Read more
Chip Conley: How I Overcome Fear
The founder of Joie de Vivre hotels on his new book, Emotional Equations , and the trick he uses to combat paralyzing anxiety. Read more
Why Small Businesses Should Be Early Adopters
In a fast-changing world, get ahead by upgrading your technology for these four processes. Read more
The Fullback Strategy: Getting Ahead By Helping Others Succeed
Throwing a few blocks can help you shine more than carrying the ball. Read more
How Twitter Can Improve Your Management (in 140 Characters or Less)
Communication has been streamlined to short messages. Your management should be too. Read more
4 Leadership Styles to Master
It's not enough to have just one way of leading: Different circumstances require separate management styles. Read more
Use Video to Inspire Your Team
Employees are looking for motivation. Here's how video can be an effective way to deliver it to them. Read more
10 Things Bosses Never Tell Employees
Confessions you wish you could make to your team but can't. Read more
Don't Underestimate 'Tech Block'
Make sure your new hires are not only computer literate, but tech-savvy. Here's why. Read more
Are You a Psycho Boss?
A recent study shows that you are four times more likely to find a psychopath in the boardroom than on the street. So what? Read more
Best Time to Start a Company
Don't wait. Here are seven reasons to launch a venture today. Read more
8 Nuggets of Wisdom Every Entrepreneur Needs
Advice to help you be more confident, manage more effectively, and sell more than you think you can. Read more
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 more
Lessons in Leadership: How Lincoln Became America's Greatest President
It wasn't Abraham Lincoln's strengths but the self-discipline with which he used those strengths for the right purpose. Read more
Business Partners: 3 Essential Ingredients
One individual (or four) may embody these characteristics. In one way or another, you need these three traits to make your business thrive. Read more
8 Tacky Business Moves to Avoid
Don't be that person. Seriously. Read more
