Bosses

Leadership

I Was the Toxic Boss I Swore I'd Never Be — Here are 4 Confessions from My Leadership Recovery

Lots has been written about working for and dealing with a toxic boss. But have you ever considered whether that boss might be you?

Leadership

Want More Productive Teams? It All Starts With This One Simple Shift.

Managers must understand the science behind employee relationships. Here's a guide to help get you started.

Business News

'I'm the Best Boss I've Ever Met': Barbara Corcoran Says It Takes One Principle to Be a Good Boss

Corcoran says her perspective is always rooted in what she can do to help her employees.

Leadership

5 Telltale Signs You're Working for a Narcissist

Excessive narcissism can be very destructive – here's how to know for certain if your boss or CEO is a true narcissist.

Leadership

Beware the vampire boss: are you draining your team's energy?

How these four management behaviours will demotivate your team – and what to do instead

Leadership

7 Founders Share Their Worst Boss Horror Stories, and What They Learned From the Lunatics

These entrepreneurs lived through bad boss nightmares, but they got the upper hand in the end.

Leadership

How You Can Leverage Pay Transparency to Make More Money

The creator of "Lazy Girl Job" says too many people settle without asking for a better rate or salary. Here's what she says they need to do to get paid what they deserve.

Management

Should I Tell My Boss About This? This is How to Balance What Your Direct Reports Do (& Don't) Need to Know

Understanding what your direct reports do and don't need to know ensures smoother communication and leads to better outcomes.

Resumes & Interviewing

6 Traits to Look For in Your Next Boss

These are the characteristics you need to look for to find a manager who understands they're in service to their teams — not the other way around.

Thought Leaders

Is It Really Time to Take the Plunge? 6 Things to Consider Before Going From Employee to Entrepreneur

Leaving a stable job to start your own business can be tempting, but it carries major risks. Before quitting to be an entrepreneur, carefully assess these important factors.

Leadership

Manipulation in the C-Suite: Why Fake and Overconfident Leaders Are Corroding Our Teams — And What We Can Do About It

Dark personalities are rampant in the C-suite. Overconfidence and manipulation supercharge political skills. But political skill is different than effectively leading teams. How can organizations protect themselves from people who are good at politics but bad at leadership?

Leadership

High Turnover and a Toxic Culture? Why Your Leadership Style Might Be Hurting Your Company

Are you a micromanager or a blame game boss? You must address the core issue: your lack of trust.

Leadership

Don't Let an Insecure Boss Stop You From Getting a Raise or Promoted. Here are 3 Tactics to Help You Survive This Tricky Situation.

The more you understand your boss's insecurities, the more you can work with them — and build your own confidence along the way.

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.