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Recent Mentoring Articles

2 Words That Drive Bosses Crazy

Here's how to transform an endless complaint into a workable plan of action.  Read more

4 Unique Working Styles: What's Yours?

To get more out of your team, first figure out how your employees (and you) work best--and then assign tasks accordingly.  Read more

The Deadly Cost of a B-Player

Here's how mediocre employees can take down a business. Don't let it happen to you.  Read more

The Best Advice You'll Ever Receive (Hint: You Already Got It)

Ever wish for a bit of solid advice to make life easier? The best advice you've ever gotten is probably hidden in your own backyard.  Read more

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

3 Things the 'Harlem Shake' Reveals About the Workplace

Sure, it's a ridiculous meme. But pay attention: Buried in those YouTube clips are some truths about why company culture is so important.  Read more

8 Ways Happy People Are Different From Everyone Else

Want to be happier? Steal a page from the perennial optimist's playbook.  Read more

Best Business Advice: Just Kiss the Girl

Stop reading, studying, and preparing to start a first business or a new career. Follow this sage advice, as I did.  Read more

Where Smart Entrepreneurs Go for Advice

Sure, it's lonely at the top, but even business demi-gods need advisers. Evernote's CEO offers some (partly tongue-in-cheek) tips on where to find them.  Read more

An Employee Had a Run-In With the Law. Now What?

Here's how a human resources expert handled the recent arrest of one of her employees.  Read more

8 Signs You're a Control Freak

You might not know it, but your controlling behaviors are making your employees batty. Here are a few ways to ease up already.  Read more

The Choice You Shouldn't Force Employees to Make

You want dedicated workers--all business owners do. But workaholics? Here's why you don't want to encourage those.  Read more

4 Tips to Help Veterans Succeed at Your Company

Veterans can make for highly disciplined and skilled employees. Make sure you set them up for success with these tips.  Read more

How to Criticize Employees: 6 Rules

Sometimes a kick in the butt can be more effective than a pat on the back.  Read more

7 Unusual Things Great Bosses Do

Great bosses do these things. The rest don't--because these simple gestures would never occur to them.  Read more