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Visualizing Success: How To Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Shirley Tan | May 04, 2016

Everyone sets goals but not many achieve them primarily because they make a list for the year and leave it that way.

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How to Develop an Effective Organizational Structure for Your Startup
By Christopher Jan Benitez | May 02, 2016

An organizational structure prevents a company from falling apart as it undergoes changes that are essential for growth.

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The Art of Stepping Down: When It's Time to Bring in New Leadership
By Laura Schaefer | April 26, 2016

If you want the transition of leadership changes to go smoothly, read on for some tips on how to manage the art of stepping down.

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True Team Spirit: How to Take Better Care of Your Coworkers
By Victoria Heckstall | April 15, 2016

Do you want your office life to be more pleasant? If so, give this article a read to find out how to take better care of your coworkers.

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Communication Styles: How to Mentor the Introverts in Your Organization
By Janice Chaka | March 23, 2016

Just because someone isn’t a loud, confident person, it doesn’t mean that they cannot bring something positive to your business.

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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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Plan, Prepare, Conquer: How to Handle Leave of Absences Without Stressing Your Staff
By Suzanne Lucas | March 07, 2016

The last thing you want is to send your remaining staff out on stress leave because of extra work. Here are ways handle leaves of absences.

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Following In Zappos Footsteps: Is it Time to Shift to the Holacratic Workplace?
By Genia Stevens | March 01, 2016

Experts agree that the self-management aspect of Holacracy lends itself better to small companies or start-ups rather than large companies.

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With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides to Being the Boss
By Suzanne Lucas | February 29, 2016

Being the boss can be super hard. There's a reason managers get paid more than individual contributors. Here are the downsides.

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Pets In the Workplace: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?
By Kim Tracy Prince | February 29, 2016

Some cool companies allow dogs, cats, birds, & even turtles and lizards in the office. But not all businesses can host animal team members.

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Generations Divided: Making the Differences Between Gen-X and the Millennials Work for Your Business
By Marisa Sanfilippo | February 20, 2016

Understanding the differences between Gen-X and Millennials will help you hire better.

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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management and Reviews
By business.com editorial staff | February 17, 2016

More big name organizations scrapped traditional performance appraisals and it’s expected that significant changes will continue in 2016.

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Room for Improvement: How to Build a Better Performance Review System
By business.com editorial staff | February 12, 2016

The traditional annual performance review is outdated for today’s knowledge workers. Here's what you should do instead.

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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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Double Duty for Jack Dorsey: Is It Possible to Successfully Run Two Companies?
By Tom Ireland | February 03, 2016

Twitter took a gamble on Jack Dorsey's return. Has it paid off? A look at how Dorsey has handled being a CEO twice over.

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Come Together: 5 Tips for Better Teamwork
By Xavier Morales | January 22, 2016

Come together, team! Tips for creating the right conditions that will encourage everyone on the team to share ideas and work together.

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The Psychology of Choice: How Your Business Can Leverage Customer Decision Making
By Aaron Agius | January 21, 2016

People love having choices, but facing too many leads to overwhelm and inaction. Here's how business owners can use choice effectively.

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All Talk, No Action? A 5-Step Guide to Make Change Happen Within Your Organization
By Lisa Cozad | January 20, 2016

Making a change is much easier said than done. Here's how to encourage conversation and inspire action within your company.

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Building Greatness: Why Some Projects Fail and How to Avoid It
By Dipti Parmar | January 18, 2016

Projects fail more often than you think. Keep your eyes open for these four mistakes that could deem your latest focus a flop.

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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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5 Ways to Improve Communication During Periods of Accelerated Growth
By Lily C | December 22, 2015

You can then get to know this person on a more personal level and understand them better.

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Get in the Game: 3 Easy Methods for Setting Goals for Your Business
By Mike Canarelli | December 14, 2015

Setting business goals is important for business success. These three easy methods can help you set goals to beat your competition.

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Customer Service Crimes: This Is Why Your Business Is Failing
By Niraj Ranjan | November 24, 2015

89% of customers defect to competition after experiencing poor customer service. Read what businesses should never do to customers.

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Office Politics: Necessary Evil or Totally Unnecessary?
By Brian Niebler | November 20, 2015

Most people cringe when they hear the words "office politics," but it's often unavoidable in the workplace. But are they always bad?