Best Employees Have More Passion, Less Experience 
Zumba Fitness co-founder Alberto "Beto" Perez talks about why he prefers to employ people with a love for Zumba instead of those experienced as fitness train... Watch video
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Best Employees Have More Passion, Less Experience
This Is the Kind of Leadership Start-ups Need
Good entrepreneurs decide early on how they're going to manage their companies. Great ones manage them like this. Read more
How to Fight Fair
Disagreement is a part of everyday business operations. But it takes strong communications skills to move toward a consensus. Read more
How to Manage Clever People
Artists, designers, and programmers are different, difficult, and--depending on your strategy--delightful. Read more
What Your Brain Has to Do With Your Brand
Tell your employees and customers about how you think and behave, your innate genetic strengths and preferences, and you'll see your brand loyalty grow. Read more
6 Unexpected 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
Leader in Motion: How Choreographer Bill T. Jones Collaborates
Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones has led his dance company for 30 years. Watch how he works. Watch video
This Company Discloses All Employees' Salaries
Boulder, Colorado-based Namasté Solar takes an unusual, full disclosure approach to compensation. Read more
Build an Intern Program
Tips from Lauren Berger, CEO of InternQueen, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Coach Your Employees to Succeed: A 4-Step Primer
Feedback is critical to coaching. But it won't go far unless you set clear expectations for your employees. Here's how. Read more
Leading Teams: Find the Right Balance Between Hands-on and Hands-off
You want to encourage flexibility and accomplishment. Here's how. Read more
Fire an Employee Nicely. Here's How.
No boss should enjoy losing an employee. But you can help smooth out the exit. Read more
Want Happier Employees? Get Rid of the Bosses
Managers, VPs, executives... they all need to go. Here's how one company reorganized itself for maximum employee satisfaction. Read more
Metrics Are More Motivating Than Bonuses
A founder and CEO explains why he thinks a well run metrics program beats cash bonuses for motivating employees. Read more
4 Lessons From a CEO Dad
Blinds.com founder (and dad of three) Jay Steinfeld gives fatherly advice for success in life and business. Read more
Forget Recruiters: Invest in Your People
Internal hires are known quantities. Don't assume they can only do what they have done before. Read more
Work With Family? 14 Tips for Success (and Sanity)
It's all in the family--including business, for some start-ups. We asked successful young entrepreneurs for help when handling employee relations and company... Read more
How to Fire Someone
Develop a procedure for terminating employment. Tips from Ilya Pozin, founder of Ciplex, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Protect Your Company From Fired Employees: 8 Steps
Use this checklist after terminating an employee to ensure that you, your employees, and your company remain secure. Read more
Survey: Online Hiring Boosts Business
A new survey suggests businesses finding contractors online are highly satisfied--and say they have a leg up on the competition without being hitched to loca... Read more
How One Job Candidate Wowed Me
Slingshot SEO co-founder Aaron Aders tells how one job candidate used SEO and social media marketing on LinkedIn to land his dream job with the company. Read more
Why You Should Hire Like a Rock Band
Hiring tips from a musician-turned-CEO who runs one of the hottest recruiting companies in the gaming industry. Read more
Master Personal Productivity
Advice on how to increase your productivity from Ari Meisel, co-founder of Less Doing, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Host a Company Picnic: 5 Reasons
The sluggish economy may have you tempted to cut employee perks. Think twice. Read more
Recruit Right--Even Those You Turn Away
Seize the moment to build your firm's reputation. Treat all job candidates well during and after the interview process. Read more
Build an Exceptional Workplace: 9 Tips
Ask yourself these questions to identify the gears that drive your company culture, and what you can do to make it exceptional. Read more
10 Ways You Should Never Describe Yourself
When other people use these words to describe your talents, it's OK. When you do it, you just sound like a pompous jerk. Read more
5 Tips to Spot True Innovators
It's not just a matter of finding creative dreamers; you need people who can turn ideas into money. Here's what to look for. Read more
Employee Performance: Give Straight Talk
Employees need to know how they are doing--especially (but not only) if they're underperforming. Read more
How to Thank Your Employees in Only 8 Words
Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking. Read more
5 Reasons Your Company Needs More Moms
They're organized, can multi-task, and have zero time to screw around. In short: Moms are wired to kick ass. Read more
Why Your Employees Think You're a Jerk
One employee behaving badly is enough to turn a solid business into a mess. And that's especially true when that one employee is you. Read more
Ask These 5 Questions Before You Hire
There's a set of soft skills that candidates must possess in order to thrive in the controlled chaos of an early-stage start-up. Here's how to identify star ... Read more
5 Reasons You Aren't a Great Boss
These common blind spots could be preventing you from being the manager you need to be. Read more
3 Creative Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Nope, paychecks and praise aren't enough to keep employees satisfied. Here's how to help workers connect with purpose. Read more
