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Growth-oriented leaders make their intent clear and then let the team on the ground make the decisions. Here's how that can work at your company. At some point, every entrepreneur faces a moment of truth: Your company can’t grow if you insist on being present at every important encounter and the “decider” on every decision
Read More »It hurts so good: the runner’s high
I just came back from an 11 mile run. The wind wasn’t awful like it usually is, the sun was out, and I was at peace with the world, and right now, I still am
Read More »Unlimited Vacation Doesn’t Create Slackers–It Ensures Productivity
By tossing the two-week standard in favor of an honor system with unlimited time off, some companies are seeing an exponential rise in productivity. Now, they just have to be mindful of staff burnout
Read More »Your Business Can Be More Than Just a Job
Did you fantasize about the lifestyle you would have as an entrepreneur? Surprised it hasn't turned out that way? It's not too late to turn things around.
Read More »5 Things You Should Say Today
They're small things--but they can completely change someone's day. I left the company years ago for another but I still run into former colleagues. Usually the ensuing conversation involves something along the lines of, “Hey, did you hear about the (latest management decision I think is really stupid) at the plant?” This question was different
Read More »What The Hell Is Project Management, Anyway?
"Project management" can sound like everything and nothing all at once. We spoke with a project management pro to clarify what it really means to get people moving in the same direction.
Read More »The Antidote to Insecurity
Give in to your insecurity and the problem will only get worse. Here's how to confront it head on. In junior high gym class we played a game called, appropriately, War Ball
Read More »Passing the Business Down to… Who?
If you don't have business partners, you might not think you need a succession plan. You do. Here are some options.
Read More »How Much Are Your Employees Worth?
Compensation can be a real positive in influencing the performance of a company, or it can create real problems. I have never met anyone who said , "I think I make too much money." I have also never met anyone who didn't say, "I would like to make more money than I do." The fact is most people would like to make more and almost everyone feels they are worth more than they are paid
Read More »Who’s Running Your Company: You or Your Client?
A big customer wants you to tweak your product for them.
Read More »The Unlikely Multimedia Path Of Guardian Interactive Guru Gabriel Dance
The computer scientist by trade put multimedia skills to use in journalism and helped usher The New York Times, News Corp., and now The Guardian into the digital era. As an undergraduate at Colorado State, Gabriel Dance majored in computer science.
Read More »What’s the One Skill You Need to Be an Entrepreneur?
Is it selling? Pitching
Read More »What’s the One Skill You Need to Be an Entrepreneur?
Is it selling? Pitching?
Read More »What Glass Ceiling? Killer Career Advice From Women Who Lead By Example
It's been more than 100 years since 15,000 women marched through the streets of New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay, and voting rights,
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