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Why the Best CEOs Think Like Anthropologists
Great leaders thrive by thinking like anthropologists — curious, observant and focused on understanding why people do what they do.
By Chris Kille
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5 Ways to Build a Thriving Global Culture in Your Business
Here are five key strategies for building a successful global culture that brings out the best in your international workforce.
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How to Master the Art of Delegation — Lessons From Andrew Carnegie’s Legacy
Here's what Andrew Carnegie can teach today's entrepreneurs about leadership, teamwork and effective delegation.
By Chris Kille
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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.
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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.
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How to Create a Customer-Centric Culture For Your Entire Team
It's not just up to your sales or service teams to give good customer service; every employee plays a role. Learn how to build a customer-centric culture that exceeds customer expectations and sets your business apart.
By Scott Deming
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
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Fixing Every Problem Isn’t Your Job — Here’s How to Empower Your Team to Handle Issues Without Your Constant Involvement
Here's how to enable your team to solve problems on their own so you can focus on strategic planning and growth.
By Chris Kille
Human Resources
How Deep Should I Go on Employee Development? 4 Talent Lessons From a High-Stake Industry
Any company can benefit from embracing a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
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How to Reclaim Your Time and Start Focusing on Your Business’s Big Picture
You can always get more money, but you can never get more time.
By Chris Kille
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5 Foolproof Strategies to Help You Step Back and Let Your Team Have More Control
These five approaches will revolutionize your team and your leadership.
By Chris Kille
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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.
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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.
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4 Secrets to Building a Team That Can Handle Anything
Here's how I was able to empower my team to operate independently and efficiently.
By Chris Kille
Building a Business
How to Become the Most Valuable Employee At Your Company
We asked owners on our list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops® to tell us about their MVP team members.
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Rude, Uncivil Behavior Destroys Productivity and Drives Turnover — Here’s How to Foster a Respectful Work Environment
Discussing the negative impact of uncivil behavior in the workplace and how to ensure civility on your team.
By C. Lee Smith
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Most Problems Fall Into 1 of 3 Layers — Here’s How to Effectively Approach Each One
In entrepreneurship, not all problems are created equal. I've found that there are three layers of problems, and each one requires its own type of solution — here's what they are and how to approach each one.
By Hope Horner
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Why Every Leader Should Write a “How to Work With Me” Manual
Do your team members really know how you work? Here's why creating a manual to your working style and preferences is so essential as a leader.
By Hope Horner
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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.
Human Resources
I’ve Interviewed Over 2000 Candidates — Here Are the 2 Questions I’ve Asked the Best Hires
I've learned that there are only two questions that really matter when hiring.
By Darian Shimy
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How to Create a Workplace That Attracts and Retains Top Talent — 5 Key Strategies for Leaders
Use these strategies to avoid losing your top talent to other businesses.
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Before Laying People Off, Try Improving Communication for Employees. Here’s How.
Boosting workplace communication is a smarter alternative to layoffs, enhancing productivity and trust during economic uncertainty.
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How to Assemble a Strong, Dynamic and Interdependent Team
"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."
By Chris Kille
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Building a Fulfilling Workplace — How to Create an Environment Where Your Team Thrives
A successful company relies on more than numbers; it relies on a workforce of employees who are excited to innovate and push your business forward.
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This Overlooked Tool Boosts Employee Growth and Overall Business Success — Here’s How Leaders Can Implement It Successfully
Here's how a common business practice can become your secret weapon for organizational success.
By Adi Vaxman