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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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The 5 Types of Decision Makers and How Each Can Thrive in Business
By Timothy Carter | April 04, 2016

Decision making is the best skill you can learn and the hardest skill to actually master. Learn what type of decision maker you are inside.

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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Ray Williams | March 31, 2016

Lonely CEO's may have a negative effect on their performance and their organizations success. Embracing mindfulness behavior can help.

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The Rise of Toxic Leaders And What We Can Do About It
By Ray Williams | March 15, 2016

Toxic leaders are on the rise in our organizations. Effective strategies need to be put in place to fix the problem. Here's what to do about

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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Peter Arvai | February 10, 2016

Be prepared to give your company what it needs, when it needs it.

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Leading by Bad Example: Famous Leaders You Want to be Nothing Like
By business.com editorial staff | February 09, 2016

Some people lead by example — bad example.

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Lead by Example: The Best Decisions Made by CEOs in 2015
By business.com editorial staff | January 04, 2016

Which entrepreneurs and thought leaders made the news for positive reasons last year? Start 2016 with inspiration from these trailblazers.

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Broken Pedestals: The Dark Sides of 5 Popular CEOs
By Kade Call | November 11, 2015

It’s easy to idolize certain CEOs. After all, they’re individuals that have the drive to make things happen.

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20 Reasons Your Pitch Deck Failed
By Christine Argier | November 08, 2015

Pitching your idea to potential investors is difficult enough without worrying about the quality of your pitch deck. Avoid these 20 common pitch deck mistakes to ensure your deck works for you...

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When a Promotion is Not a Promotion: What Can You Do?
By Suzanne Lucas | September 09, 2015

How Do You Handle More Responsibility With the Same Title & Pay?

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Researchers Identify the 14 Key Areas of Employee Disengagement
By Amy Blackburn | June 11, 2015

Plus, how to improve waning employee engagement.

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What Does Your Leadership Style Say About You?
By Derek Matthews, Ph.D. | April 15, 2015

The ability to be a flexible leader is an extremely valuable skill in a manager. Which of the 6 leadership styles do you identify with?

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How the World's Top CEOs Manage Their Time
By business.com editorial staff | July 11, 2014

See how the world's most successful CEOs manage their time with these six essential time management tactics- so that you can manage your...