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Margaret Thatcher's Death Marks an End to the 'Heroic Soloist' Era
Margaret Thatcher's leadership style was distinct and dazzling--and is now obsolete. Read more
4 Tips For Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming obstacles is hard but wonderfully gratifying. Here's how you can identify and tackle the most challenging and surprising obstructions. Read more
When Bad Things Happen to Good Presentations
It's hard enough to prepare for a speech. When the technology won't cooperate, you have to be ready to go to Plan B. Read more
What Riding an Elephant Taught Me About Leadership
No, really. There's a business lesson here. Blinds.com CEO Jay Steinfeld reflects on a recent trip to Thailand. Read more
Unhealthy? You're Probably Less Productive at Work
According to research, the connection between health and productivity is clear: Exercise is good for your brain, not just your body. Read more
How to Find a Celebrity Mentor
Need a mentor? Why not reach for the stars? Five strategies to bring your idol into your life. Read more
How 15 Minutes Can Fix Your Time Management 
Leadership coach Jason Womack describes why you should break up your day into 96 different 15-minute blocks. Watch video
4 Tricks Highly Effective Teams Use
A self-aware team is an effective team. These four steps will help you get there. Read more
Don't Multitask: Your Brain Will Thank You
Chronic multitasking could be making you less productive. Why? Because your brain is on overload. Read more
5 Tips for Dealing With Anxiety
Worry and anxiety are familiar feelings for most entrepreneurs. Here's what to do when it feels like things are spinning out of control. Read more
The Deepest Source of Motivation
Forget the carrot and stick. Motivation and innovation come from a desire to help. Read more
The Power of Prayer for Business
Some integrate prayer in their work life and others avoid it. Here is a practical approach to harnessing the power of prayer regardless of your religious bel... Read more
Why the Most Successful Leaders Are Givers
Inc. editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan talks to organizational psychologist Adam Grant about his new book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success. Read more
Do Your Company a Favor-Go Away
Business owners are often hard pressed to take vacations. But getting away from the business helps you to work on it rather than in it. Read more
How to Reduce Stress at Your Desk
Inc.'s John Brandon reveals tools for reducing stress without leaving your desk. Read more
5 Ways You Can Make Your Own Luck
The most successful people in the world say luck is a huge part of achievement. Here's how you can increase your odds. Read more
Colossal Riches to Rags Entrepreneurial Story
David Siegel, CEO of Westgate Resorts, reveals a few things about why bigger is not necessarily better and how to keep your growing business from crashing. Read more
Crucial Part of a Productive Day? A Nap
You'll accomplish more if you give your body sufficient downtime. Read more
Confessions of a Bad Delegator
If you want to make sure something gets done, do you do it yourself? Read on, fellow micro-managers: It's time to get a little help. Read more
4 Ways to Get a New Employee Off to the Perfect Start
That interview you had right before you made the job offer? It's not enough. Here are four things you must do on a new hire's first day. Read more
4 Ways To Make Your Workspace More Productive
Researchers have found some utterly surprising ways to minimize distractions and insert subtle signals to help your staff focus. Read more
10 Questions for Barbara Corcoran
The famed entrepreneur reveals the biggest business myth and what her personal theme song is. Read more
9 Habits of People Who Build Extraordinary Relationships
The most extraordinary professional relationships are built by ordinary actions like these. Read more
Why Great CEOs are Unfair
Not all employees perform equally and therefore, they should not all be treated equally. As a CEO, there are time when being unfair is justified. Read more
Earn Your Leadership Role Every Day
Six ways to ensure you are worthy of the position you hold. Read more
10 Things Really Amazing Bosses Do
Are you truly an amazing boss or just a good one? See how many of these 10 traits are natural for you. Read more
Move Fast and Ask for Forgiveness Later
When all other options fail, a company learns to be a nimble competitor. Read more
Reward vs. Punishment: What Motivates People More?
Turns out, your employees will work harder to avoid a loss than to seek a gain, according to research. Read more
How Hard Could It Be?
Oh, pretty hard. A dispatch from Startup Weekend, where would-be company founders learn what can-- and can't--be accomplished in 54 crazy hours. Read more
Tim Ferriss' 4-Hour Reality Check
Silicon Valley's productivity guru takes a month off in Bali. It might be the most demanding vacation ever. Read more
Why Generosity Is the Most Powerful Networking Tool
A Skimmer's Guide to Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success , by Adam Grant. Read more
3 New Takes on the Business Center
Forget the old-school business center. Check out these three revamped hotel workspaces encourage collaboration. Read more
Tackle Big Projects Productively: 5 tips
Do you want to be highly productive when approaching a big project? Here are five insights from a Harvard expert to help you start and finish with ease. Read more
Just Say No to Micromanaging
Micromanagement could have a huge long- and short-term negative impact on your ability to be effective as a manager. Read more
