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Recent Leadership Articles
6 Ways to Get Noticed
Effective self-promotion lies somewhere between being a wallflower and a flaming narcissist. Find the sweet spot with these tips. Read more
Never Sacrifice Values for Growth
If your company's values don't inform everything you do--and everything your employees do--you won't be doing it for long. Read more
On Social Media? Get Real or Die
For companies on social media, brand trust is the new economic currency. Fake it at your own peril. Read more
The Stuff Strong Relationships Are Made Of
The best way to get help is to give it. But there's one other step that's just as crucial to building strong working relationships. Read more
Why Flexible Workplaces Are Good for Business
Jody Thompson, the creator of Best Buy's flexible work program, talks about why the company's move to eliminate it is a bad idea. Read more
Bringing in Stars, and Letting Them Shine
It's not easy for me to delegate, but our company needs a seasoned manager. What I've learned. Read more
How to Survive a Chinese Business Dinner
Savvy entrepreneurs know how to charm their Eastern hosts once the rice wine starts flowing--and get back to their hotel rooms in one piece afterward. Read more
Turn Bad Days Into Good Ones: 6 Ways
Do you know how to make lemonade from lemons? Here are six powerful ways to turn bad days into good ones. Read more
Best Way to Start, Well, Anything
The road to success starts with asking--and answering--one simple question. Read more
Why It's Wise to Hire People Smarter Than You
For one thing, it's the answer to your micromanagement problem. Read more
Network the Hell Out of People: 6 Expert Tips
The more smart people you know, the faster you'll be able to grow your business. But you have to go about it thoughtfully. Read more
The Case for More Office Parties
Take a day each month to show your employees the appreciation they deserve. Read more
What Richard Branson Could Teach Marissa Mayer
The hardest-working, top-performing people are also the ones who need the most flexibility. Read more
Can Dr. McDreamy Turn Around a Failing Business?
Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey talks about his new company, Tully's Coffee. Read more
4 Ways to Make Company-Wide Meetings Mean Something
Do more than give everyone on your team a warm, fuzzy feeling. Feed their brains. Read more
4 Employee 'Motivators' That Can Backfire
Most of the people who work for you wouldn't dare admit that these incentives don't work nearly as well as you think they do. Read more
10 Things Really Amazing Employees Do
Here are ten traits that any great employer should recognize and reward instantly. Read more
The Real Reason Andrew Mason Was Fired
When times are good, maybe it's OK to be a fun CEO. But when your company struggles, fun certainly won't suffice. Read more
When It's Time to Take the Back Seat
An entrepreneur can become an inhibitor to growth for a company passed the start-up phase. It may be time to disengage. Read more
7 Tenets of a Stress-free Leader
These seven beliefs can help you to stay energized and focused while running a successful business. Read more
Why You Need to Play War Games
The military hones its strategies with role-playing simulations. The technique can help your business, too--but you have to make it realistic. Read more
How to Tell if the Sequester Will Affect You
The sequester won't hit everyone--but some of you will be hit hard. See if you answer "yes" to any of these six questions. Read more
4 Power Lunches for Entrepreneurs
Want to get more done in the afternoon? Upgrade your takeout. Here are a few quick meals that will boost your energy. Read more
Yahoo Take Notice: 5 Workers Who Can Ruin Your Day
Yahoo's Marissa Mayer is wrong. Telecommuting prevents co-workers from wasting time and energy. Read more
The Scarlet Letter of Dating Is 'E' (as in Entrepreneur)
Why do so many female entrepreneurs find it hard to get a date? Read more
3 Leadership Lessons From the Pope's Exit
Pope Benedict XVI will abdicate his post late tomorrow night. Scandals aside, what can you learn from the way the church is handling his departure? Read more
Hey, Yahoo: Proof That Working From Home Works
According to CEO Marissa Mayer, telecommuting costs "speed and quality." But research suggests otherwise. Read more
Better Collaboration in 3 Steps
Engineers use the Agile method to build software more efficiently. You can use it to run your company more efficiently. Read more
How to Flunk a Job Interview
These common mistakes will ruin your chances of getting just about any job. Read more
An Entrepreneur's "Stop Doing" List
As Jim Collins says, what you stop doing is as important as what's on your to-do list. Here's what you need to stop doing, immediately. Read more
One Kings Lane CEO: We're on the Same Trajectory as Amazon and Zappos
Doug Mack explains how his site thrived as flash sales dwindled, and why selling home decor online is unlike anything else. Read more
How to Break Out of the 'Female Entrepreneur' Trap
Want to succeed as a female founder? Quit talking about being a female founder. Read more
Protecting Your Online Reputation from Trolls: 8 Tips
Some customers have legitimate complaints. Others are just itching for a fight--or a refund. How to respond. Read more
The Dark Side of Start-up Culture
In tech start-ups especially, there's the idea that if you can't go big, you can just go home. This tragic story shows just how dangerous that ethos can be. Read more