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Turnaround specialist Glen Blickenstaff, in the last of five articles, explains how to turn a failing company into a breakout success. This week he offers a five step process to maintain momentum. There has been a lot of talk about CEO skill sets

You can't grow your company if your private pep talks include these fictions.

The Apollo 1 Command Module after the fire that claimed the lives of Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee. Credit: NASA. NASA s Apollo program began with one of the worst disasters the organization has ever faced

Success, if not handled properly, can lead to the demise of a business. Sustain long-term growth by following these steps. A funny little thing happens on the road to success.

The Pirate Bay loves to be controversial --how could it not be, with its very existence an affront to much of the political mechanisms of American government?

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely business, so it's important to get lots of feedback from customers and employees. But what kind of feedback do you really want, and how do you get it

It's lonely at the top, according to a new survey that found fully half of all chief executives suffer from isolation and loneliness. When starting a business , many young entrepreneurs dream of the day when the enterprise has grown and they sit atop a successful company as CEO. This makes sense.

Is there anyone outside of your company challenging you to grow yourself and your business? The "Master Mind Group" I am in is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year

Great companies use this approach to cut their cost per acquired customer in half and generate a positive return. Can it work for you too? A financial services client of ours is spending several million dollars per year on marketing to their customers.

Interviewing may be more of an art than an exact science, but that doesn't mean psychological research can't help you select the best candidate. Getting to know people well is hard—whether you’re choosing a mate, a friend, or an employee for your company. Why?

Outgrowing some of your loyal employees? Stop hoping they will retire.

The best companies are those that can bounce back from failure. Here's what it takes to do it well.

A short list of high-value opportunities will keep you focused on what really matters.

Your reports are not your friends. To get the truth about how you're running your company, you'll need someone with an outside perspective.

Do you know how a client, prospect, potential hire, or member of the media really experiences your company? You need to find out now.