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Whether you're evolving into a leader or looking to improve your leadership skills, this section is full of tips and strategies on how to be an effective leader.

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8 Ways to Resolve Conflict Between Your Sales and Marketing Teams
By Nick Hollinger | October 09, 2019

Here's how you can resolve sales and marketing conflicts and encourage collaboration.

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How to Celebrate National Women's Small Business Month
By Mona Bushnell | October 01, 2019

October is National Women's Small Business Month. Celebrate with advocacy and support.

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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Angela Koch | September 27, 2019

Learn how to leverage these five feminine leadership traits for business success.

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How to Excel as a Manager
By Janet Gershen-Siegel | September 15, 2019

Being an effective manager requires adopting several different leadership styles.

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Why Mentorship Matters to the Startup Community
By Patrick Riley | September 11, 2019

Mentors and mentees have a lot to gain from each other

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5 Habits of Successful Online Entrepreneurs
By Zeeshan Khalid | September 04, 2019

Reduce the risk of failure by adopting these five habits.

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Why Every Company Should Have a Business Savings Account
By Ken Gosnell | September 04, 2019

Businesses often live from payroll to payroll. Smart business leaders understand the power of saving for future growth.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | August 17, 2019

What do some of the original management theorists believe?

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2019

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom discusses professional growth and how to attain it.

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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Nabeel Ahmad | June 23, 2019

Here are four tips to navigating a crisis situation

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Brand Marketing: 3 Questions to Ask Before Planning Your Branding Strategy
By Serkan Ferah | June 13, 2019

Determining brand strategy is about finding meaning.

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5 Things I Learned About Time Management as a Business Leader
By Marc Sellouk | April 21, 2019

For your business to succeed, you need to prioritize purposeful work.

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Here's What Employees Actually Want From a Leader
By Angela Koch | March 20, 2019

Employees often look for leaders with the traits they hold in high esteem for themselves.

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How to Recognize and Support Employees With Impostor Syndrome
By Chris Lennon | January 03, 2019

HR has an important role to play in recognizing and addressing impostor syndrome in the workplace. Learn more about impostor syndrome and how you can work to reduce this feeling among your employees...

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5 Tips to Manage Your Time as a Small Business Owner
By Meredith Wood | August 30, 2018

Learn some ways to make the most effective use of your working time.

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9 Steps to Harnessing the Power of Your People to Innovate
By Alex Goryachev | August 14, 2018

Innovation should be the core of an organization, not just a side project.

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Get Creative: A Professor's Tips on Bringing Creativity to Your Business
By Chad Brooks | July 09, 2018

Even if you're not in a creative industry, creativity is still critical to success.

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5 Rs for Greening the Office
By Carlyann Edwards | June 20, 2018

Here's how to make your office a more sustainable workplace.

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Are Your Employees Bringing Out the Best in One Another?
By Kerry Goyette | May 07, 2018

The best teamwork occurs when complementary skills combine in an environment of respect.

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Why Does Power Abuse Persist?
By Petrina Coventry | May 04, 2018

It's important to understand the psychology of abusers and their supporters.

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Pause for Power: Why You Need to Become Comfortable With Silence
By George Torok | March 01, 2018

In public speaking, the occasional silence is actually a good thing.

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The Management Theory of Henry Mintzberg
By Sammi Caramela | February 27, 2018

Mintzberg identified some basics of management.

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The Management Theory of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
By Sammi Caramela | February 23, 2018

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth stressed one way to get the job done.

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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Stacey Hanke | February 21, 2018

These 10 methods help managers elevate their role to leadership.

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Management Theory of Frederick Taylor
By Sammi Caramela | February 13, 2018

While Taylor's theory could make for more efficient workers, it is not without its flaws.

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Does Character Matter? The Three C's of Leadership
By Paul Comfort | January 29, 2018

Great leaders possess these characteristics and require them in those they promote.