Managing Teams
Leadership
Why It's Crucial to Walk the Talk as a Business Leader
Ordering someone to do what they know you won't is more likely to get you ignored than obeyed.
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Managing Employees
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Whether it's the employees on your team or external partners, it's important to understand the needs of others.
Productivity
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Want to look good to your boss? Turn yourself into a productivity machine by rewriting your workday with these tips.
Performance Reviews
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Employee appraisals that improve performance are essential to reaching company goals.
Leadership
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Stepping in to solve your team members' problems robs them of the opportunity to develop crucial skills.
Team-Building
Are You Hiring a 'Team' Player -- or Someone Just Looking out for No. 1?
How can leaders make sure they're not unwittingly inviting a toxic team member into the fold?
Starting a Business
The 5 Habits Bad Founders Never Break
People who don't understand the basics of how people get along will never lead a successful team.
Leadership Strategy
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Team? Look Out for These 5 Signs.
Leading a startup for the first time is a little like playing flashlight tag: You may be playing to win, but most of the moves you make are inevitably shots in the dark.
Managing Employees
What Every Business Needs to Learn From Google to Optimize Its People
Google recognizes maximizing output from its employees is the most important aspect of its business.
