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A great mentor won't actually do the work for you--but he or she will help you develop your own opportunities.
Read More »5 Ways Corporate Execs Can Thrive at a Start-up
Thinking of making the leap from a big corporate executive to a start-up? Do it. Here's why
Read More »5 More Habits of Customer-Obsessed Companies
Firms like Intuit, eBay, and PayPal are intensely focused on improving online user experience. Here's five more ways you can be, too. I recently posted the Top 5 Habits of Customer-Obsessed Companies , gleaned from the work done at my digital consultancy, AnswerLab, with companies who dominate the digital space like LinkedIn, Intuit, and eBay
Read More »Is Your Workspace Killing You?
Research shows the typical office design is pretty bad for your health. Here are a few tips for creating a healthy space for you and your employees.
Read More »Mentor Like You Mean It
Being a great mentor requires more than experience and time. Learn to weave the right web
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 »The One Huge Oversight Everyone Makes When Hiring
The checklist for hiring is pretty simple: write a job description, post the job, screen resumes, prepare interview questions, conduct interviews, call references, and write the offer or rejection letter.
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 »Low-Cost Ways To Show Employees They’re Highly Valued
Small businesses can compete for talent without breaking the bank. Yes, you still need to pay competitive wages to get people in the door, but it’s the perks that will help you retain them. Here are 30 low-cost ideas for small businesses who want to show employees that they are highly valued
Read More »Yes, We’re a Women-Owned Business. So What?
I've had the application to be certified as a women-owned business on my desk for six years. Here's why I just can't mail it in
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 »The Return of the Apprentice
U.S. businesses struggle to find workers with certain key skills, but a quarter of young men drop out of high school. Does we need to rethink how we train kids for jobs
Read More »Method’s 4 Rules for Staying Innovative
Eric Ryan, co-founder of method home products, reveals the four things his company does to keep the creativity flowing. At 36,000 feet, on a Virgin America flight, I was pondering soap
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