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Be a Coach, Not a Referee — How to be a Good Mentor and Manager from a Coaching Perspective

Good mentors are invested in improving the people who rely on them for guidance.

Oreo Cookies Kept Crumbling. Here's How the Company Fixed the Problem — By Listening to Its Workers

Leaders need to listen to the employees on the front lines. Here are five ways to do that, and improve your organization.

I Promoted My CMO to CPO. Here are 4 Unexpected Benefits That Came Out of It

Why it might be a good idea to have a Chief People Officer with a marketing background.

These three tips will help you keep the spark for entrepreneurship that leads to long-term business success

How to Foster a Strong Culture With a Remote or International Workforce

A strong culture requires an intentional approach when teams aren't in the office.

The Psychological Impact of Recognition on Employee Motivation and Engagement — 3 Key Insights for Leaders

By embedding strategic recognition into their core practices, companies can significantly elevate employee motivation, enhance productivity and cultivate a workplace culture that champions engagement and loyalty.

7 Movies on Netflix All Entrepreneurs Should Watch

These films — about leaders, entrepreneurs and the business world — will both entertain and educate.

Need More Confidence? These 10 Bestselling Books Will Help Improve Your Self-Esteem

Self-esteem can be hard to come by and even harder to maintain. To give yourself a boost, try these authors' words of wisdom.

Financial resources, strategic alignment, access to expertise, market validation and operational support make this deployment possible.

How to Ensure High-Quality Patent Filings — 5 Key Steps for Portfolio Managers

Portfolio managers face challenges in selecting drafters who balance cost with quality, amidst complex patent jargon. This article aims to make it easier for portfolio managers to get the quality applications drafted.

How Corporate 'Intrapreneurs' Can Harness the Power of AI to Transform Their Businesses and Supercharge Their Careers

Corporate intrapreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence within their organizations. Here is how and why.

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You'll Never Escape the Cycle of Turnover If You Don't Learn This Important Skill

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How Corporate Investment Helps Startups Deploy Technology Faster Than Ever

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5 Secrets to Mastering Your Niche That Will Give Your Competition a Run For Its Money

Follow these steps to unlock a competitive advantage in an underserved segment.

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8 Subtle Hints that People Don't Respect You — and How to Fix Them

While you have to earn respect, you don't have to deal with disrespect in the meantime.

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Social Media Savvy CEOs Are the Ones Impressing Customers. Here's How to Make Yourself (and Your Brand) Memorable.

CEO impact goes beyond the boardroom. Learn how executive visibility affects your brand and why a strong leadership branding strategy is so critical to your bottom line.

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How a $10,000 Investment in AI Transformed My Career and Business Strategy

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Want to Enhance Your Influence as a Startup Leader? Here's What You Need to Know.

Discover the foundational influence styles of "pushers" and "pullers," and learn practical tactics to refine your natural influencing approach. Enhance your performance in startup environments by adopting the most effective elements of both styles.