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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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3 Best Productivity Hacks for Remote Teams
By Allan Dib | September 17, 2019

How to build a successful remote team? Here's how to create a productive and happy team.

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5 Ways to Become an Inclusive Leader
By Tracy Lawrence | September 17, 2019

Teams led by inclusive managers are higher performers and better collaborators.

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Diversity Isn't a Checkbox: Here's How to Make It an Intentional Movement
By Dara Treseder | September 16, 2019

Diversity isn't just something that looks good to the outside world, it can spawn innovation and improve financial performance. This five-point plan will help you make it a reality in your company.

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How to Excel as a Manager
By Janet Gershen-Siegel | September 15, 2019

Being an effective manager requires adopting several different leadership styles.

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5 Proven Steps for Building an Evergreen Employee Training Program
By Nathan Resnick | September 15, 2019

Create a training program that will deliver value for your business and employees for years to come.

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Why Mentorship Matters to the Startup Community
By Patrick Riley | September 11, 2019

Mentors and mentees have a lot to gain from each other

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Not Taking Vacation Decreases SMB Productivity
By Luke Fitzpatrick | September 05, 2019

Employees who don't take enough vacation time experience increased levels of stress.

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5 Habits of Successful Online Entrepreneurs
By Zeeshan Khalid | September 04, 2019

Reduce the risk of failure by adopting these five habits.

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Why Every Company Should Have a Business Savings Account
By Ken Gosnell | September 04, 2019

Businesses often live from payroll to payroll. Smart business leaders understand the power of saving for future growth.

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Do You Need to Develop a Negotiation Strategy for Your Company?
By Calum Coburn | August 22, 2019

Here are the factors you need to consider to create your business's negotiation strategy.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | August 17, 2019

What do some of the original management theorists believe?

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How To Become a Turnaround CEO
By Ken Gosnell | August 09, 2019

These five strategies can help CEOs successfully lead their businesses out of a slump.

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How to Ask for a Raise at Work and Get It
By Biron Clark | August 02, 2019

Most workers never even ask their boss for a raise.

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Tips on How to Lead a Company in Transition
By Melissa Powell | July 22, 2019

Leaders must face every change with discipline, transparency and creativity.

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The 4 Entrepreneur Personality Types
By Michelle Arbeau | July 15, 2019

Are you a pioneer, leader, practical or visionary?

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How to Empower Your Team to Use Technology From Top to Bottom
By Matt Stoyka | July 12, 2019

Working with your team and implementing training plans can go a long way.

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6 Ways to Master the Art of Difficult Conversations
By Melissa Zehner | July 05, 2019

Quality leaders must be able to navigate difficult conversations.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2019

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom discusses professional growth and how to attain it.

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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Nabeel Ahmad | June 23, 2019

Here are four tips to navigating a crisis situation

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Beware of Past Decisions' Future Impact
By Paul Weber | June 19, 2019

Certain decisions can come back to haunt you when you sell your small business.

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Brand Marketing: 3 Questions to Ask Before Planning Your Branding Strategy
By Serkan Ferah | June 13, 2019

Determining brand strategy is about finding meaning.

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4 Ways to Motivate Your Employees in 2019
By Tabitha Naylor | June 12, 2019

Employee happiness could be the key to your company's success.

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Workplace Violence: How Your Business Should Prepare and React
By Skye Schooley | May 21, 2019

Learn how to prevent and react to violence in the workplace.

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12 Questions for Mentoring Success
By Dr. Rosina Racioppi | May 17, 2019

Two-way dialogues nurture successful mentorships. These questions can get you started.

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Rethink Corporate Social Responsibility and Turn Social Good Into a Business KPI
By Maciej Kranz | May 15, 2019

Corporations need to show more social responsibility. Here's how.

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401(k) Matching Means Successful, Productive Employees And Tax Breaks for Your Business
By Nickolas Strain | April 24, 2019

Tax season just ended, but it's time to start thinking about future benefits.

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How to Bring an Integrated Approach to the Way You Manage Projects
By Ron Ause | April 24, 2019

Organization in business is hard. It starts with project management.

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5 Things I Learned About Time Management as a Business Leader
By Marc Sellouk | April 21, 2019

For your business to succeed, you need to prioritize purposeful work.

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The 2 Biggest Hurdles to Overcome During a Process Change
By Matt Stoyka | April 17, 2019

Resistance to change doesn't mean you can't successfully implement changes.

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Does Your Company Culture Encourage Leadership to Take Vacations?
By Chris Lennon | April 12, 2019

Here's why you should encourage executives to use their PTO.