Want to Be a Better Leader? Put Yourself First
Before Carrie Kerpen could excel at the helm of the social media firm she co-founded, she had to change some things about herself. Here she explains. Read more
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Protect Yourself and Your Employees
Emergencies like the Boston Marathon bombings raise thorny questions about what employers are required to do--and what they simply should do. Read more
How to Make a Decision When Your Team Doesn't Agree
Don't just go with the majority opinion. Here's why. Read more
Taskmaster. Ringleader. Dinosaur. What Kind of Collaborator Are You?
It helps identify the more difficult personality types that might be detractors to an collaborative initiative. Read more
Warning: Customers Don't Trust Leaders
Less than a fifth of your customers believe business leaders can or should be trusted. Read more
5 Things I Wish I Had Known as a Girl
Want to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship? Make sure the girls you know learn these five things early on. Read more
4 Secrets From a Master Relationship Builder
The founder of the company that brought you Solitare Deluxe reveals his strategy for building a strong network. Read more
The New Rules of Team-Building Activities
Here are 10 ideas for budget-friendly start-up outings that are a little more modern (and functional) than trust falls and weekends on the golf course. Read more
Scaling Your Company? Here's Who You Should Hire 
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Use This Trick to Streamline Your Inbox
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What You Need to Know About the Immigration Bill
If passed, the immigration bill presented by the Gang of Eight will have major implications for start-ups. At 844 pages, we thought we'd boil it down for you. Read more
6 People Who Determine Your Future
The most successful people in the world have a small, structured network of core contacts. Here's how you can, too. Read more
What Great Entrepreneurs Believe
If you want to be somebody in this world, you've got to believe in something bigger than you. Here's how to figure out what that is. Read more
Market Like Patagonia, Warby Parker, and Tom's Shoes
Your social values can be a boon to your brand--and your revenue. Here's how. Read more
3 Phrases That Will Get You Noticed
When these phrases are used appropriately and wisely in group and team situations, they will put you in a natural leadership position. Read more
How to Take Your Company to the Next Level
By strategically sizing up the competition, you can help take your business to the head of the pack. Read more
Don't Let Your Breaking Point Upend Your Goals
This business has grown so well that the owner can't take it anymore. Should he hire an expensive manager? Read more
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Hate managing email? This list of tricks can help. Read more
Helping Your Employees in a Time of Crisis
When tragedy strikes, looking out for your employees is not only the right thing to do, but the right thing for your business. Read more
4 Reasons Your Employees Resist Change--And How to Overcome Them
Entrepreneurs get excited about change, but for staff members, it can be downright threatening. Here's how to get them on board. Read more
Simple Trick to Finding Extraordinary Employees
Skills and experience aren't necessarily the most important assets to look for in a job applicant. Instead, try putting their imagination to the test with th... Read more
Perfection is a Low Standard
Perfectionists always fail but there is a better way. Read more
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Check out a slew of apps to streamline a range of functions, including project management, customer service, social media, and email. Read more
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Retail takes a beating, PC sales plummet, craft beer brewers spot a new opportunity, and software geeks now have talent agents. Read more
Avoiding the 7 Deadly Entrepreneurial Sins
As humans, even entrepreneurs must avoid temptations that easily derail success. These tips help you stay on the straight and narrow path to success. Read more
Projects Are the New Job Interviews
The best way to evaluate job candidates? Give them a job. Read more
Why Building a Business Is Not About You
Linking yourself to your business, emotionally or financially, is fraught with danger. Read more
Who Works the Least? (Hint: It's Not Who You'd Expect)
Women from top schools should be the shining stars in the workforce--but only if they stay in the workforce. Read more
What You Can Do, in the Face of the Boston Bombings
What happened at the Boston marathon yesterday should only remind you that violence is a fact of American life. Prepare--and be more determined than ever. Read more
The Key to Creativity and Productivity
Here's why embracing healthy conflict within your team proves to be a necessary part of getting things done faster and better. Read more
10 Eye-Opening Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
These books reveal the truth of how organizations really work, and it's not pretty. Read more
3 Things All Great Leaders Know About Themselves
Driven by a desire to improve what they do, truly committed leaders know more about themselves today than they did a year ago. Read more
3 Steps to Becoming an Amazing, Admired Boss
Some employees will walk through walls for their bosses. How to become one of those bosses. Read more
