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Thought Leaders

The 4 Pillars of Leadership — How Planning-Driven Leaders Keep Teams Focused and Moving Forward

Here's how to understand what it means to be a planning-driven leader and how to bring the best out of this leadership style.

By Hope Horner

Thought Leaders

How to Drive Higher Engagement, Improved Retention and Lasting Success in Times of Low Worker Morale

By Gloria St. Martin-Lowry

Human Resources

How Employers Can Assess Job Applicants — and Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes

By Kirk Stange

Human Resources

Your Team Is Burnt Out and Disengaged — Here’s How to Reignite Their Energy and Focus

By Dean Guida

Human Resources

Stop Blindly Following ‘the Customer Is Always Right’ — Here’s What to Do Instead For the Sake of Your Employees

Businesses should move away from the outdated "the customer is always right" mindset, which often leads to employee burnout, high turnover and, ironically, poor service quality. Here's how to prioritize building genuine relationships and empower employees to use empathy and their own judgment when addressing customer needs.

By Milos Eric

Building a Business

I Gave My Employees Unlimited PTO — The Effect This Had on My Business May Surprise You

If designed the right way, an unlimited PTO plan can help recruit and retain talent.

By Gene Marks

Thought Leaders

The Fundamentals of Team Motivation — How to Inspire and Energize Your Employees

Motivation isn't just a corporate buzzword; it's the key to long-lasting, fulfilled employees who will take your company to the next level.

By Cyrus Claffey

Human Resources

Is It a Toxic Work Environment? Consider This Double-Sided Red Flag Before You Take the Job.

Ask this question during the interview process. The answer might tell you all you need to know.

By Amanda Breen

Business Accounting

Your Pointless Micromanaging Is Costing Your Business Millions – Here Are 5 Ways to Fix It

Micromanagement in businesses emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to delegate effectively and build strong teams. It outlines strategies to empower employees and foster independence, which can help drive business growth and success.

By Chad Willardson

Human Resources

AI is the Coworker of the Future — 3 Ways Employers Can Get Ready

Companies are eager to embrace AI, but many employees are not fully prepared for it. To turn their AI aspirations into reality, businesses must first foster a company culture where employees feel comfortable with the new technology.

By Dean Guida

Thought Leaders

How Personality Types Can Help You Identify Employee Strengths and Boost Team Performance

Here's how leaders can unlock their team's potential by understanding and leveraging personality types to align individual strengths with roles that foster productivity, collaboration and engagement.

By Cyrus Claffey

Thought Leaders

How to Position Your Business for Success This Holiday Season by Investing in Your Employees and Community

Give back to your employees and local community this holiday season.

By Sharon Miller

Thought Leaders

Layoff Anxiety is Holding Your Employees Back — 5 Ways to Hire and Retain Top Talent in 2025

Attracting and retaining top talent requires prioritizing employee development, inclusivity, and a supportive workplace culture.

By Asad Khan

Building a Business

These Toxic Behaviors Are Employees’ Biggest Frustrations – Is Your Company Guilty of Them?

A new survey asked corporate employees what their biggest sources of work discontentment are.

By David James

Human Resources

A Good Work Culture Doesn’t Come From Free Pizza — 10 Lessons I Learned From Building an Unbreakable Culture

An authentic and supportive company culture, which is rooted in trust, empowerment and respect, fosters loyalty, growth and collective success.

By Kelly Bayett

Thought Leaders

How to Build a Culture of Belonging — High-Impact Strategies for Education and Industry Leaders

It's no secret that people are leaving education and other industries in record-breaking high numbers due to work-related anxiety, stress and burnout. Belonging is the antidote that all business leaders need.

By Terrell Strayhorn, PhD

Thought Leaders

Beyond the Paycheck — How to Build a Workplace Culture Centered on Love, Abundance and Purpose

Companies can drive loyalty and fulfillment by leading with heart and building a culture of purpose, abundance and personal growth.

By Kelly Knight

Business Operations & Logistics

Employees are Turning the Tables — How Entrepreneurs Should Change Their Annual Employee Reviews

Employees are critical to your business. The way you measure and reward them year after year can help you drive value.

By Scott Snider

Human Resources

Stop Counting Butts in Seats — It’s Time to Measure Real Work, Not Attendance

How much attention should you pay to your employee attendance? Managers should explore alternative approaches that allow them to oversee their teams while empowering them.

By Artis Rozentals

Building a Business

How to Transform Your Organization Through Shared Narratives

Change in organizations is difficult and often met with resistance for reasons ranging from the liability of past success to escalating commitment. Improvisational theater and the power of creating shared narratives provide a rich metaphor and helpful tips for making change more successful.

By Sam Rockwell

Human Resources

Open Conversations Are Often Stifled at Work — Here’s How to Break That Silence and Reach Your True Potential

Without open lines of communication, it can be a struggle to build a healthy operational environment or team culture, causing your entire organization to suffer. Here's how to do it the right way.

By John Boitnott

Thought Leaders

There’s a Burnout Crisis in American Workplaces — and This Is the Solution

Here's how appreciation can drive employee happiness and business outcomes.

By Anthony Knierim

Thought Leaders

5 Ways CEOs Can Encourage Employees to Bring Their Whole Selves to Work

Creating a welcoming culture where employees can bring their "whole selves" to work is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent.

By Toby O'Rourke

Business Model

We’re In a ‘Performance Erosion’ Crisis. Here’s How To Break Your Business Free.

In a tough business environment, companies can come out on top by using AI to gain real-time insights into how team members drive results

By Ryan Wong

Thought Leaders

4 DEI Lessons from the Paris Olympics That Can Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

The 2024 Olympics showcased numerous instances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Here are some DEI takeaways that entrepreneurs can implement in their businesses today.

By Nika White