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
Mentoring
Who Is Your Mentor?
Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner gives advice she has received from mentors in her life. Watch video
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To attract top-notch talent for your organization, you have to be the lightning rod to bring them into the organization. Watch video
4 Ways to Be a Force for Good
You're in a position to do more good than you think, starting right inside your own company. Read more
13 Habits of Extraordinary Bosses
Extraordinary bosses use these habits to bring out the extraordinary in those around them. Read more
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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
