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How to Be Confident, Even When You're Not
Everyone has insecurities when doing something new. Here are three ways to build strength and be self-confident. Read more
World's Worst Management Fads
These seven timeless but useless strategies pop up with annoying regularity. Read more
How I Learned to Lean Forward, Every Day
One secret to my success is a refusal to dwell on the past. Four steps to stay focused on the future. Read more
How to Get Through the Entrepreneur's Middle Mile
In between the initial rush of your launch and the ultimate culmination of your success lies a long, tough road. Stay the course with these tips. Read more
Start By Being a Leader of One
Before you strive to be the next Steve Jobs or Richard Branson, start with being a leader to yourself. Read more
How Entrepreneurs Can Reduce Stress
Small business owners can restore their health and sanity with these four easy stress-reduction methods. Read more
Want to Make Better Decisions? Procrastinate
It may be counter-intuitive, but here's why you need to slow down before your next big decision. Read more
Entrepreneurs: Step Away from the Energy Drinks
Five healthy alternatives to energy drinks that will give you a midday boost without the caffeine crash. Read more
6 Strategies to Rally Your Troops
A winning business plan is nothing if employees aren't behind it. Here's how to get them on board. Read more
What's the Crux of Masterful Communication? Analytics
You can make convincing points if you're logical, rational, and data-driven. The first in a seven-part series on leadership communication styles. Read more
8 Ways to Be a Truly Memorable Boss
Employees don't leave jobs; they leave bad bosses--and even mediocre ones. Don't be that kind of boss. Read more
Is This Meeting Really Necessary?
Here's some steps to determine if a meeting will be a waste of everyone's time. Read more
8 Ways Managers Sabotage Themselves
These management strategies sound smart in theory--but tend to backfire in practice. Read more
6 Things Exceptional Leaders Do Better
Exceptional leaders differentiate themselves by doing a few things better. Here are six things you can learn from them. Read more
Cure Your Work Addiction. Here's How
Unless you start delegating tasks you would normally trust only to yourself, you're doomed to keep running in place, headed for burnout. Read more
4 Leadership Lessons From Professional Pilots
When entrepreneurs and pilots screw up, they take other people down with them. But the similarities don't stop there. Read more
The Problem With Charismatic Leaders
The business world loves CEOs with charm and vision. But research suggests chasing these leadership traits comes with plenty of dangers. Read more
8 Things Really Successful People Do
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right. Read more
What I've Learned About Surviving the Start-up Cycle
In a rare moment of reflection, one founder shares two important lessons that have helped him get through the toughest days. Read more
Meet the Entrepreneur-Heroes of the Boston Marathon Bombings
From the tragic scene in Boston, heroes emerged. Now we know there were plenty of entrepreneurs among them. Here are some of their stories. Read more
Bad Day? 8 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
If trying to think yourself into a better mood fails, try doing something instead. Here are eight ideas. Read more
5 Foolproof Ways to Get Through a Tough Task
Still staring at that blinking cursor on your blank screen? Here's how to get past it. Read more
De-Stress at Work in 15 Minutes
You don't need much time to relax--and lower your blood pressure. Here are five easy tactics to try. Read more
The Way I Work: Zulily's Darrell Cavens
"Two things draw the most anxiety from employees: their paycheck and their seat. Don't screw up either." Read more
Raise Your Daughters to Be Leaders: 6 Tips
What's it take to raise strong, confident women who will build the Apples, Facebooks, and Amazons of the future? One marketing exec (and mom) weighs in. Read more
5 Decision-making Types: Which One Are You?
New research from McKinsey offers insight into how to play up your strengths and compensate for weaknesses when you're the one calling the shots. Read more
Turn a Good Worker Into a Great Manager: 6 Steps
It's noble to promote from within, but irresponsible if it's without preparation. Here's what you should do. Read more
Ethics and Power: How to Strike the Right Balance
Power dynamics are inevitable--and essential--to a functioning organization. Here's how to make sure they're used for good and not evil. Read more
4 Surprisingly Effective Things to Say
As the boss, you have to know it all and always be in the right. Wrong. Try these simple, yet powerful words to build trust and lead with integrity. Read more
Define Your Personal Core Values: 5 Steps
If your company has core values, shouldn't you? Establishing your own personal guidelines can remove risk and accelerate success. Read more
Don't Aim to Be Popular, Be Effective
Managing your employees is not a popularity contest. When you remain focused on real goals so will they. Read more
3 Unusual Ways to Help Employees Make Good Decisions
One CEO explains his quest to set up his staff for success at work--and in life. Read more
Why Givers (Not Takers) Usually Win
The most successful people in business have talent and luck. But author Adam Grant says they share another quality: They give back. Read more
You Should Do Everything Yourself (Seriously)
Rotate through every position at your company regularly--and you won't overlook a brewing problem, or sharp new idea. Read more
