The Deadly Cost of a B-Player
Here's how mediocre employees can take down a business. Don't let it happen to you. Read more
Leadership and Managing
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The SHOP Is Open. Selections May Be Limited
The Affordable Care Act calls for every state to have SHOP exchanges up and running by January 2014. So far, only 17 states and the District of Columbia are ... Read more
Why You Should Care About Hospital Culture
Let's shake up the patient-care industry. Think about hospital culture first, and patients second. Here's why. Read more
How to Write a Convincing E-mail
Follow this simple, six-step system to ensure your e-mails get the job done. Read more
How to Set Demanding-Yet-Doable Sales Goals
Sales expectations should be beyond an employee's comfort zone, but not so high that they're unattainable. Here's how to find the right balance. Read more
Before Delivering Your Next Speech, Ask These 4 Questions
Leaders rarely have enough time to prepare for the communicating they have to do. Here's a shortcut. Read more
How to Fix the Unemployment Rate
The calculation underlying the U.S. unemployment rate is broken. It needs to be corrected. Soon. Read more
How to Recover From Your Worst Mistakes
Leaders sometimes make big mistakes that threaten their careers and companies. Here's how they recover and survive to lead again. Read more
Want a Solid Online Reputation? Curate Yourself
The Web is a one-stop shop for people who want to learn about you. Make sure they find the best version of you with these tips. Read more
8 Most Common Complaints About the Boss
What are you doing that really drives your employees crazy? You might want to give this list a close read. Read more
3 Tips for Women Who Want To Lead
Women who want to lead have their work cut out for them. Here's how to fight unhelpful expectations--and keep your own standards firmly in place. Read more
What If Your Gut Is (Gasp!) Wrong?
Chip and Dan Heath, authors of Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work , on how to make better executive decisions Read more
How to Be a Highly Innovative Company
Innovation isn't just one person's job. A highly innovative company makes innovation the norm throughout the organization, from top to bottom. Read more
5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Co-founder
To head off problems down the road, any prospective partner must bring a lot more than talent to the table. Here's what else to look for. Read more
Can Body Odor Fall Under Religious Protection?
An employee's habits may be odious to you, but be careful before taking disciplinary action--they may be protected by law. Read more
Most Contentious 4-Letter Words in the Office?
Try bringing up these two words at your next meeting: One of the most surprising--and polarizing--debates may ensue. Read more
How to Be a Fair Leader
Fair business practices are not about political correctness and mediocrity -- they're about competing and winning on your merits. Read more
Peter Thiel Talks About the Day Mark Zuckerberg Turned Down Yahoo's $1 Billion
The PayPal co-founder, early Facebook investor, and Founders Fund managing partner explains the most famous deal that never happened--and what luck had to do... Read more
How Competition Makes You Better: 4 Lessons from Picasso and Matisse
A famous rivalry shows us how competition can be both inspiring and productive. Read more
Why You Should Never Compromise
Forget about trying to appear diplomatic. When you compromise, you willfully give in to mediocrity. Read more
Most Important Task You're Ignoring
Answering emails, putting out fires--those are important. But one founder suggests something else should take up at least 25 percent of your day. Read more
3 Keys to Business Excellence
Excelling in business isn't necessarily rocket science. In fact you just have to master these three things. Read more
3 Leadership Skills That Trump All Others
Leadership doesn't necessarily come from being the best at your trade. These three skills can make all the difference. Read more
Obamacare Case Study: A Microbrewery Asks Premiums or Penalties?
Clay Robinson, owner of Sun King Brewing, says his company is weighing both options as they prepare for Obamacare. Read more
5 Things You Need to Know About Hiring Contractors
If you're using contractors because they are cheaper than employees, you may be in big trouble. Read more
Want to Start a Company? 5 Questions to Know You're Ready
My advice is you should work 10 years before starting up, because that gives them industry knowledge, contacts, and confidence. Read more
8 Rules to Make Telecommuting Work
Culture is key at Blinds.com. But letting employees work from home is a crucial part of maintaining that culture. Read more
11 Easy Ways to Be Healthier at Work
Try these simple tweaks to your workday to help you get and stay healthy. Read more
The Way I Work: Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia
Patagonia's founder still loves to blaze a trail. He takes copious time off, lets employees manage themselves, and tells customers not to buy his products. Read more
What to Do When Speed and Quality Are At Odds
Sometimes you have to miss a deadline to make sure you maintain what really matters to your customers. Read more
4 Key Things Great Strategic Thinkers Do
Roger Martin, dean of the Rotman School, describes the four keys to great strategic decision making. Read more
Secret to Becoming a Resilient Entrepreneur
This one activity can give you the mental toughness and a will to win that every entrepreneur needs. Read more
The Idea That Lured WebEx's Founder Back into Start-ups
After a multi-billion dollar exit and a six year break, WebEx co-founder Subrah Iyar is back in the game with a new mobile app. Read more
Starting a Company? 3 Things You Can't Mess Up
Few start-up founders are clear-minded enough about three non-negotiable fundamentals. Read more
Rewrite That Boring Job Description
Want to attract the A-players to work for your business? Here's what needs to be in the job description. Read more
