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Sure, there were successes along the way. But there were also mistakes--lots of them. An ex-manager reflects on his rookie days
Read More »C-Suite Smackdown: When Your Top Execs Can’t Get Along
A story of how bad communication and big egos can drain precious productivity, resources and dollars from the bottom line. Every now and then the wheels shoot off. I was working as a C-suite consultant for a company that I had previously completed a turnaround for.
Read More »6 Traits of Great Leaders
The best entrepreneurs are passionate, innovative, demanding and caring. See what makes them excel.
Read More »4 Big Ideas to Boost Productivity
American workers don't have the skills they need to stay relevant. It's our responsibility as business leaders to train our workers and make our nation more productive.
Read More »5 Worst Things You Can Say to a Customer
Never let these phrases pass the lips of your customer service team. Almost nothing leads to a customer service meltdown more quickly than the use of one particularly offensive phrase
Read More »8 Steps to Acquiring a Business
How to apply Sun Tzu strategies to business acquisition.
Read More »When the Leader has to be the Guinea Pig
Serious about getting more feedback into your organization? Start by finding out how you're doing. Part 2 of 2.
Read More »Build Chemistry in Your Leadership Team
Sometimes, being a CEO is a lot like being a major-league coach. That means you need the right mix of playmakers in your locker room. Here's how I do it.
Read More »3 Reasons Humor is Good for Business
Here are three powerful reasons why using humor attracts customers and helps communication. Knock Knock! Who’s there? Iowa.
Read More »On Ethics, You Set the Tone
It's up to you to set the example for ethical behavior at your company. Don't kid yourself that your employees aren't watching.
Read More »What You Can Learn From Romney’s Inauthenticity
Communication is the gateway to connect with your constituents. Here's how to be open, honest, and sincere. Mitt Romney may be in danger of throwing away his front-runner status in the Republican presidential primary
Read More »Do You Need a Coach? Look To Your Staff
A good executive coach is someone who sees you in action day in and day out and is highly motivated to help you improve. Who does that sound like?
Read More »Do You Need a Coach? Look To Your Staff
A good executive coach is someone who sees you in action day in and day out and is highly motivated to help you improve.
Read More »Give Your Employees Unlimited Vacation (Yes, Really)
Will it improve company culture? Sure. But can giving workers all the time off they want also increase their productivity
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