Leadership and Managing


Recent Leadership and Managing Slideshows

How to Stop Giving Terrible Presentations

The CEO of Serious Energy says, "The vast majority of presentations are terrible." Here's how to make them great.  View slideshow

How to Stop Being a Jerk

Jay Steinfeld, founder and CEO of Houston-based Blinds.com, used to be�"well, a jerk. He would criticize employees regularly and rarely dole out praise. Bu...  View slideshow

How to Delegate Anything

Managing, to a large extent, is the art of effective delegating. But how much and when to hand off? We asked Ted Roden, founder and CEO of New York City-base...  View slideshow

A Timeline of American Employee Rights

Inc.com traces a brief history of U.S. labor law--from the roots of union organization, to newly-introduced efforts to reform it.  View slideshow

6 Branding Ideas From Jay-Z and Kanye West

Jay-Z and Kanye West released one of the most anticipated albums on the year, Watch the Throne . They were able to leverage paid, earned, and owned a...  View slideshow

Innovation Inspiration From Nonprofits

What can your business learn from the innovative ways nonprofits operate today? We've tapped the best ideas and business strategies from seven nonprofits.  View slideshow

6 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Workforce

A bleak economic outlook is one thing. But if your employees are uninspired, you could face a perfect storm. Consider these six steps a call to action.  View slideshow

Is Your Name CEO-Worthy?

We crunched the numbers to learn the most common names found among the CEOs of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Does your name make the cut?  View slideshow

9 Tips on Workplace Etiquette for the Boss

From the office Christmas party to friending employees on social media, here are nine new and old etiquette rules you need to commit to memory.  View slideshow

A Celebration of Inc. 500 Workers

A business is only as good as its people�"and that’s especially true for lean, fast-growing companies. Here's a look at seven dedicated workers from this...  View slideshow

Top 10 Latino and Hispanic Entrepreneurs

With family roots that trace back to Spain and Central and South America, these Latino and Hispanic entrepreneurs have built some of the fastest-growing Amer...  View slideshow

Top 10 American Indian Entrepreneurs

From IT solutions to military services, these are the top small businesses run by CEO’s of American Indian heritage.  View slideshow

Top 10 Female Entrepreneurs

From healthcare to baby food to technology consulting, these female entrepreneurs have forged their way to the top.  View slideshow

Who's the Boss?

Entrepreneurs who launch companies don't always stay in charge. Etsy founder Rob Kalin was replaced in July, and nine other examples.  View slideshow

Recovering From a Blow to Your Brand's Reputation

These 10 brands attempted, some more successfully than others, to bounce back from potentially game-ending disasters. Here's what you can learn from them.  View slideshow

The Wrong Body Language at Work

Whether you’re presenting to investors, customers, or employees, communications expert Bill Rosenthal says you should be sure to avoid these gestures, expr...  View slideshow

Top 10 Black Entrepreneurs

These 10 Black entrepreneurs from around the country bootstrapped their firms and built fast-growing enterprises, earning them a spot on the Inc. 500.  View slideshow

Top 10 South Asian Entrepreneurs

From IT services to industrial supply, these are the top small businesses run by CEOs of South Asian heritage.  View slideshow

7 Tips for a Social Entrepreneur

Looking to start a benefit corporation, a nonprofit, or a for-profit company with a social purpose? Those who’ve done it say social entrepreneurism takes g...  View slideshow

Top 10 East Asian Entrepreneurs

From mobile accessory designer to media outlet, these are the top small businesses run by CEO’s of East Asian heritage.  View slideshow

10 Leaders and the Surprising Ways They Stay Productive

How Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Richard Branson, and others keep on top of it all.  View slideshow

11 Pet-Friendly Workplaces

To celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day, we've profiled some pet-friendly offices that allow workers to bring their furry pals to work.  View slideshow

A Brief History of Time Management

What are the major milestones in productivity throughout history? Here's a timeline of key events that helped increase human efficiency, including the commer...  View slideshow

Cool New Summer Gear

You may have plenty of gear for staying productive. Now, how about a little fun? We hunted down the coolest new summertime gadgets and accessories and gave s...  View slideshow

David Karp’s Favorite Tech Tools

David Karp, founder and CEO of Tumblr, an easy to use blogging platform, shares his favorite tech tools.  View slideshow

10 YouTube Videos Every Entrepreneur Should Watch

Want business advice from Warren Buffet? We compiled a list of videos that every entrepreneur should watch.  View slideshow

Are You CEO Material?

Norm Brodsky gives tips on how to determine if you are the right person to take your company to the next level.  View slideshow

7 Unconventional Ways to Hire the Best Tech Talent

Do you ever feel like all the great programmers already have jobs? That's because they do. We've asked experts how they snag the best engineers—in the toug...  View slideshow

7 Ways to Green Your Business

Greening your business can motivate employees, decrease overhead, and build your brand as a socially conscious company. Here are seven energy-saving tips fo...  View slideshow

Leadership Lessons From a SEAL

Rob Roy runs a leadership training seminar that tests the mettle of young CEOs and entrepreneurs by putting them in the line of fire. Sometimes literally.  View slideshow