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Building a Business

How to Give Constructive Feedback to a Toxic Boss

It's a delicate dance where strategy is everything.

By Mike Gellman

Building a Business

How to Avoid Being Overlooked by Your Distracted Boss

Business in general, and tech in particular, moves at a blurring pace but you don't want the boss to see you that way.

By John Boitnott

Thought Leaders

Shark Tank’s Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec on What Makes a Great Boss

The two 'nicest' Sharks say these specific leadership traits are shared by all exceptional bosses.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Thought Leaders

The Top 5 Best TV Bosses (and What Makes Them So Great)

Adieu, Don Draper. Sayonara, Michael Scott. Adios, Liz Lemon. We miss you all already!

By Scott Langdon

Entrepreneurs

How to Survive 5 Types of Toxic Bosses

The corporate world is not a perfect meritocracy. Sometimes you need to be better than who you're working for.

By Tor Constantino

Thought Leaders

Quiz: Are You a Micromanager? (Infographic)

Find out if you're the dreaded control freak boss bullying your office, in 10 quick and very telling questions.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Building a Business

4 Ways to Be the Boss Employees Want to Work For

Gratitude for the good work employees do and constructive criticism when needed are the keys to being the boss everybody is hoping to have.

By Jacqueline Whitmore

Thought Leaders

Don’t Be the Reason People Leave Your Company

People quit bosses, not companies.

By Peter Diamond

Building a Business

5 Secrets Every Good Boss in the Modern Workplace Knows

The best managers strive to keep their employees engaged by giving them the support they seek.

By Raphael Crawford-Marks

Building a Business

The Fine Art of Being a Great Boss

How to motivate your people to do great work and create an environment where they actually like coming to work.

By Steve Tobak

Building a Business

6 Alternatives to Being a Bad Boss

Don't panic when a team's performance suddenly drops. Skip the carrots and sticks. Instead build mastery and trust among your staff.

By Raphael Crawford-Marks

Thought Leaders

3 Unorthodox Paths to Becoming a Better Boss

There is no handbook for being a good boss, so there is nothing wrong for seeking tips in unexpected places.

By Pratik Dholakiya

Thought Leaders

You Can Break Your Bad Boss Syndrome With a Charm Offensive

When a looming, make-or-break deadline has outed your inner tyrant, take charge of yourself and surprise your team by being nice.

By Peter Diamond

Building a Business

This Business Thrives Working 4 Days a Week Without Bosses, Email or Meetings

Imagine a company where every weekend is three days and no one ever interrupts your work to discuss your progress.

By Cristian Ángel Rennella

Building a Business

Bosses Who Pick on One Employee Ruin Everyone’s Productivity, Study Shows

Here's yet another reason to ban workplace bullying.

By Laura Entis

Thought Leaders

7 Signs a Great Employee Might Be a Bad Boss

The quickest line producers might fall short in mastering the skills required of a manager. Here's a checklist of warning signs to watch out for.

By Heather R. Huhman

Building a Business

How to Manipulate Your Awful Boss Into Working for You

Managing your boss is easy when you hear screaming as a cry for help and recognize egomania as insecurity.

By Noelle C. Nelson

Thought Leaders

What Makes a Great Boss?

Managing is an art form. True leadership takes even more hard work.

By Steve Tobak

Building a Business

What Do Great Leaders Discuss With Their Employees?

Research shows a great return on the time spent by bosses talking directly with their staffers. Here are four conversations you could have.

By Mark Murphy