Bosses

Leadership

4 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Nightmare Boss (and How to Be a Dream Boss)

Are dream bosses born or made? It's a bit of both. Here's what I learned the hard way that can help you tap into your dream boss potential.

Leadership

The Next Time Someone Intimidates You, Here's What You Should Do

There will always be someone above you, but whether you give them power over you is your choice. This leadership consultant shares the best ways to reframe the situation to give yourself an edge.

Leadership

What If a Boss and an Employee Swapped Roles? We Tried It.

It's a little something we like to call the "boomerang boss."

Leadership

How to Develop an Executive Presence and Earn Respect

Learn how to build and communicate confidence and credibility to get the attention of those who matter.

Leadership

Your Boss is Watching You. Here's Why Monitoring Workers is a Two-Edged Sword

Companies increasingly use technology to track and monitor their workers, but this doesn't always improve performance or morale. Employers can — and should — monitor their workers so everyone can benefit from the process.

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How to Build a Winning Team

Expert tips on recruiting and retaining top-notch staff for your franchise.

Leadership

How to Tell Your Boss You Are Burnt Out

If you're burned out at your job and are looking to enhance your career, it may be a good idea to have a conversation with your boss.

Leadership

Do You Have a Toxic Boss? Here's How to Tell.

There are seven types of toxic bosses, and it's important to learn how to deal with each of them.

Leadership

15 Ways to Spot a Toxic Work Environment Before You Take the Job

Plus, seven questions you can ask to reveal red flags during your interview.

Leadership

Mind Your Language: Eight Things You Should Never Say To Your Boss

It's important to remember that your boss, who you might well consider your friend, is still your superior, and that there's a line you probably shouldn't cross.

Leadership

How to Know If You're Intimidating Employees (and How to Stop It)

Take a step back from being the scary boss.

Leadership

5 Management Rules for Being a Thoughtful, Effective Executive

Open communication and reasonable expectations are among the attributes of any admirable leader.

Thought Leaders

3 Lessons a Toxic Client Taught Me About Entrepreneurship

Slavish people pleasing is not a professional demeanor. Think through your relationship with your clients, what works and what doesn't, before a bad one does damage.

News and Trends

5 Tips to Survive in a Toxic Work Environment (Infographic)

Quitting is not the only option!

Lifestyle

A Workplace Trend That Everyone Knows, But Nobody Talks About As Much

Work is inherently stressful, but if it keeps mounting every day there's a big price to pay