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Bad Day? 8 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
If trying to think yourself into a better mood fails, try doing something instead. Here are eight ideas. Read more
5 Foolproof Ways to Get Through a Tough Task
Still staring at that blinking cursor on your blank screen? Here's how to get past it. Read more
De-Stress at Work in 15 Minutes
You don't need much time to relax--and lower your blood pressure. Here are five easy tactics to try. Read more
Why I Like the Sequester (Despite Flight Delays)
Believe it or not, American politicians are starting to think like business people. And that's a good thing. Read more
How Your Business Can Get Heard in Washington 
The co-founder of Pandora says Washington is a bare-knuckle place but very accessible to those willing to go door-to-door on Capital Hill. Watch video
4 Most Dangerous Assumptions CEOs Make About Business
Here are four common assumptions that CEOs make, and how you can avoid them. Read more
Another NYC Win for Uber and Hailo: Payments
Forget about the Benjamins: In two months, e-hailing taxicab apps Uber and Hailo will process payments, New York City promises. Read more
Are You Punishing Perfectly Good Job Candidates?
Sure, you can find out what your candidate was like five years ago. But maybe you shouldn't care. Read more
3 Things You're Screwing Up (and Why Nobody Tells You)
Sure, you're a great leader and you always ask for feedback. But there are three mistakes you're making that nobody has the guts to tell you about. Read more
Why Companies--Even Yours--Resist Change
There are five reasons organizations get stuck in the mud. Any of these sound familiar to you? Read more
5 Ways the Flight Delay Fix Is Bad News For Entrepreneurs
Make no mistake: The short-term thinking behind the flight controller fix indicates trouble ahead for businesses. Read more
The Way I Work: Zulily's Darrell Cavens
"Two things draw the most anxiety from employees: their paycheck and their seat. Don't screw up either." Read more
Owners Remain Optimistic, Yet Hiring Fell in April
Small business owners are adjusting expectations for a slow-growth economy, according to a monthly SurePayroll survey. Read more
9 Tips for Hiring the Best of the Class of 2013
Is anyone from this year's crop of graduates worth hiring? Here are nine ways to tell. Read more
Getting Ready for Growth
Here's the challenge: Look to the future, but also stay focused on the present. Read more
Raise Your Daughters to Be Leaders: 6 Tips
What's it take to raise strong, confident women who will build the Apples, Facebooks, and Amazons of the future? One marketing exec (and mom) weighs in. Read more
5 Decision-making Types: Which One Are You?
New research from McKinsey offers insight into how to play up your strengths and compensate for weaknesses when you're the one calling the shots. Read more
6 Unique Ways to Be Successful and Happy
Tired of searching for the secret to a fulfilling career and a happy life? Look no further. Read more
Marketplace Fairness Act: What You Need to Know
Here's a look at what you need to know about the Marketplace Fairness Act and how your business may be affected. Read more
8 Fascinating Ideas From TechCrunch Disrupt
Chris Dixon, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jonah Peretti, and others weigh in on the most interesting tech trends, the next big idea, and what's wrong with Silicon V... Read more
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
5 News Stories Not to Miss This Week
Small businesses embrace a higher minimum wage, a VC doles out sage advice, and innovation comes to two products that don't need it: beer and donuts. Read more
Make Your Office a Fun Place to Work
Here are three small things you can do to turn a regular office into a fun place to work. Read more
Why More Is Not Always Better
More is not necessarily better--even when you're talking about profits. Inc.'s Jason Fried explains. Read more
The 1 Podcast You Should be Listening To
If you have 20 minutes a week to help your business, The Boss Show is where you should turn. Read more
Ethics and Power: How to Strike the Right Balance
Power dynamics are inevitable--and essential--to a functioning organization. Here's how to make sure they're used for good and not evil. Read more
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 and lead with integrity. Read more
How to Turn Customers Into Die-Hard Fans
Tim Westergren talks about strategies that will turn your best customers into passionate evangelists for your brand. Watch video
How We Keep Our Focus at Pandora
The music-streaming site founder says differentiating his business comes down to one simple mantra: It's the playlist, stupid. Watch video
Define Your Personal Core Values: 5 Steps
If your company has core values, shouldn't you? Establishing your own personal guidelines can remove risk and accelerate success. 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
3 Unusual Ways to Help Employees Make Good Decisions
One CEO explains his quest to set up his staff for success at work--and in life. Read more
Why Givers (Not Takers) Usually Win
The most successful people in business have talent and luck. But author Adam Grant says they share another quality: They give back. Read more
Building an Online Community: The Barn-Raising Strategy
If you build it, they will come? Think again. Building a strong and vibrant community online takes more than a "Field of Dreams" approach. In fact, that look... Read more
