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Whether you're evolving into a leader or looking to improve your leadership skills, this section is full of tips and strategies on how to be an effective leader.

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24 Hours Isn't Enough? Here are 10 Ways to Find More Time in Your Day
By John Rampton | April 01, 2019

Get more done in less time using these time-management tips.

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Want to Become a Great Small Business Leader? Start With Your Family
By Jim Marggraff | March 28, 2019

Practicing a founder's mindset with your family can impact work-life balance.

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7 Business Books to Read This Year
By Chris Christoff | March 28, 2019

Hone your leadership skills and bolster your business by adding these books to your list.

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Here's What Employees Actually Want From a Leader
By Angela Koch | March 20, 2019

Employees often look for leaders with the traits they hold in high esteem for themselves.

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Stop Dictating Edicts and Start Leading From the Front Line
By Alison Gutterman | March 06, 2019

Servant leadership builds a workplace centered on respect and trust.

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Need a Culture Overhaul? How to Engineer a Company Turnaround
By Mark Davis | March 05, 2019

Need to overhaul your company culture? Here's how to do it successfully.

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7 Secrets to Becoming a Great Presenter
By Donna Griffit | February 27, 2019

Follow these tips to hone your presentation skills.

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How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur (If You Aren't Richard Branson)
By Vartika Kashyap | January 23, 2019

You don't need to be Richard Branson to be a successful business owner.

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8 Must-Read Business Books for 2019
By Jared Atchison | January 11, 2019

From polishing your skills to building a thriving company, these books have you covered.

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How to Recognize and Support Employees With Impostor Syndrome
By Chris Lennon | January 03, 2019

HR has an important role to play in recognizing and addressing impostor syndrome in the workplace. Learn more about impostor syndrome and how you can work to reduce this feeling among your employees...

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Executives Need to Be Strong, Not Forceful
By Angela Koch | December 04, 2018

Positive psychology can help you strike a balance between 'steamroller' and 'pushover.'

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Creating a Successful Company Culture: YouEarnedIt CEO Shares Advice
By Chad Brooks | November 21, 2018

Your company culture plays a huge role in the success of your business.

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6 Surefire Ways to Project Your Voice to Increase Confidence
By Stacey Hanke | November 21, 2018

Giving a great presentation begins with knowing how to properly project your voice.

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Using Lean Strategies to Achieve Team Synergy and Efficiency
By len stein | November 08, 2018

Learn more about lean manufacturing strategies and how to implement them in your business.

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How to Build a Culture of Cyberdefenders at Your Business
By Andrew Rinaldi | November 01, 2018

For the best cybersecurity, the whole company needs to be actively involved.

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Unconventional Management Strategies That Work
By Bennett Conlin | October 26, 2018

Learn how to implement surprising management tips to boost team performance.

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What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Up
By Tori Gerbig | October 11, 2018

One successful entrepreneur shares five valuable lessons for budding entrepreneurs.

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6 Steps to Create a Succession Plan for Your Sales Team
By Keith Johnstone | October 10, 2018

Turnover is inevitable, so you need to know exactly who's going to step up and how.

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Finding the Right Co-founders: Why Personality Matters
By Julia McNamara | October 03, 2018

Shared passion isn't enough to ensure a successful founding partnership.

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How I Learned to Grow from the 'No'
By Vadim Vladimirskiy | September 18, 2018

Here are three lessons every entrepreneur should follow, according to the CEO of Nerdio.

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5 Tips to Manage Your Time as a Small Business Owner
By Meredith Wood | August 30, 2018

Learn some ways to make the most effective use of your working time.

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How a Struggling Startup Can Right the Ship
By Bennett Conlin | August 28, 2018

Focusing on cash flow and customers can help turn your business around.

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Turn Your Freelance Workers Into Engaged Collaborators
By Sarah Karakaian | August 23, 2018

Here's how to get the results you want from your freelance workers.

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How to Reduce the Fear Factor at Work
By Lynette Reed | August 16, 2018

Creativity and critical thinking can't thrive in a fear-based work environment.

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9 Steps to Harnessing the Power of Your People to Innovate
By Alex Goryachev | August 14, 2018

Innovation should be the core of an organization, not just a side project.

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Leadership During Prosperity Can Prepare You for Tough Times
By Dr. Richard Nongard | August 06, 2018

Planning for economic downturns helps set your business up for long-term success.

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5 Ways to Start the Mental Health Conversation in Creative Industries
By Justin Gignac | August 03, 2018

You don't have to run a company to advance the conversation around mental health at work.