How to Successfully Manage a Merger
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General Assembly Co-Founder: 'Your Education Is Always in Beta'
No matter what happens, you should never stop learning, says Matthew Brimer and a panel of entrepreneurs. Read more
7 Memorable Graduation Speeches by Entrepreneurs and Other Leaders
Among the thousands of graduation addresses given each year, these stand out--mostly for the right reasons. Read more
Be More Productive In an Open Work Space
Readers weigh in on the challenges of balancing collaboration and getting "real" work done. Read more
Living the 7 Entrepreneurial Virtues
We all strive to be our best. Here are seven traits to make your entrepreneurial journey heavenly. Read more
Charlie Hamilton: Most Successful People Worked When They Were Young
Want to raise more responsible kids? Then put them to work, says the Texas businessman. Read more
Keep Up the Self-Scrutiny--or Try This
What happens if you don't focus on what you could have done better? An experiment in productivity. Read more
3 Reasons I Lead From the Weeds
You can still keep your company moving forward while keeping your feet firmly planted in the day-to-day details. Here are three reasons to do so. Read more
Want to Scale Your Company? Get Out of the Way 
Les McKeown, CEO of Predictable Success, a growth-strategy consultancy, says ultimately you're the biggest obstacle to your company's growth. Watch video
David Karp, the Nonconformist Who Built Tumblr
As a kid, David Karp, the founder of Tumblr, taught himself to code and dropped out of high school. Now Karp runs his company his way--and refuses to keep a ... Read more
Why I Love Mondays--and Maybe You Should, Too
If you approach Monday from the right perspective, it can be your favorite day of the week. Read more
Is Work the Only Thing You Do These Days? Time to Stop
Brains aren't inexhaustible; like any piece of sophisticated equipment, they're delicate and can break. Read more
7 Foods That Boost Your Brainpower
Making big decisions for your company? Add these foods to your regular diet to keep your mind sharp. Read more
3 Ways to Get Better Results From Your Communications
Communicating from the proper perspective is essential to good business results. Here are 3 ways to make you're able to do that, every time. Read more
10 Dumbest Salary Review Comments
Some bosses say the darnedest things during yearly performance reviews. Read more
Rough Patch? Remember What You're Made Of (And Other Tips)
Mayra Jimenez, co-founder of the Orchid Boutique, a swimwear maker, describes three ways she overcomes setbacks. Watch video
Become a Better Leader by Studying Kim Kardashian's Marriage
Four simple, destructive behaviors that doom a marriage--and a business. Read more
8 Money-Saving Business Travel Tips
These eight tips will make your business travel easier and cheaper. Read more
Can Your Employees Push Back?
Are your employees afraid to disagree with you? Here's how to help them stand up for their opinions. Read more
What If Your 16 Employees Resided in 7 Countries?
Going global isn't only for big players. How a far-flung workforce can benefit small businesses. Read more
Productivity Metrics Motivate (Not Always for the Right Things)
Wharton management professor Matthew Bidwell talks with Inc. editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan about the nuances of measuring employee productivity. Read more
Give Workers More Vacation--But Only if You Do This Too
If you want to reward your people, time off will work better than more money. But you can't stop there. Read more
Why Steve Jobs' Exactitude Mattered as Much as His Vision
As a leader, you need to articulate your clear-cut implementation plan. The second in a seven-part series on the power of communication. Read more
You Think Your Team is a Family, But Do They?
Make sure you see your workplace through your staff's eyes. Read more
When You Manage, Manage With Your Employees
To motivate your workers, don't just manage. Be an advisor, says Coursera co-CEO Daphne Koller. Read more
Best Advice I Ever Got: Jordan Fliegel
CoachUp.com's founder went through three business incubators, has investment from 15 venture capitalists, and gets advice from his board--but his favorite en... Read more
The Importance of Quick and Dirty
A business needs to be able to move at two speeds: fast and slow. So what happens when you've lost your get-up-and-go? Read more
How to Lead Great Leaders
Leading has its challenges, but when your followers are powerful leaders you need to step up your game. Here are six helpful tips. Read more
4 Reasons to Become a Mentor
No one says you have to help out a fledgling fellow entrepreneur once you've found success. But there are some pretty compelling reasons to do so. Read more
Why You Should Write an Annual Failure Report
Beyond the lessons learned, you'll establish a culture that emboldens your employees to take risks. Read more
5 Groovy Enterpreneurship Lessons From Mad Men
It's not just cocktails and hookups. No other television show portrays life in a start-up the way Mad Men does. Read more
Being Healthier Is Way Easier Than You Think
Some entrepreneurs need to overhaul their lifestyle, but everyone can benefit from small tweaks to their routine. Read more
Oreck Founder: Private Equity Bankrupted My Company
Oreck used to be one of the biggest names in the vacuum cleaner business. Ten years after he sold his company, David Oreck reflects on what happened. Read more
14 Simple Ways to Get Considerably More Done
Don't think it's possible because you're already working in overdrive? Here's a new way to look at your to-do list. Read more
Stop Laying Off Employees--Start Boosting Sales
Before making the decision to downsize, you need to evaluate your sales efforts. Your real problem might just be a lackluster sales strategy. Read more
