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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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Here’s What Employees Actually Want From a Leader
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

Employees seek specific traits in their leaders, including communication skills. Learn what traits and behaviors to hone to become a more effective leader.

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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Julie Thompson | October 23, 2024

The attitude of the CEO impacts the entire company. Learn how mindfulness can create a more positive culture and foster success.

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C-Suite Job Titles: What Do They Really Mean?
By Steven McConnell | October 21, 2024

New C-suite job titles can be confusing. Here's a breakdown of traditional and modern C-suite roles and why job titles must adapt to a changing workforce.

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CIO vs. CMO: Who Owns What?
By Jennifer Dublino | October 16, 2024

When considering tech purchases for marketing functions, your company may have a conflict between the CIO and the CMO. Who should be in charge?

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10 Key Considerations to Make When Selling a Business
By Sean Peek | September 17, 2024

Selling a business is a big endeavor. Here is what you need to consider before putting your company on the market.

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Obama Speechwriter Terry Szuplat Wants to Change Your Next All-Hands Presentation [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | September 09, 2024

The author of Say It Well breaks down the art of persuasion for business leaders.

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Broken Pedestals: The Dark Sides of 10 Popular CEOs
By Julie Thompson | August 29, 2024

Learn about the significant missteps of seven once-popular business leaders.

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Why Real Authenticity (Not the LinkedIn Version) Is “Messy” [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | August 22, 2024

Our interview with leadership coach and author Valerie Garcia

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Best Leadership Books for Small Business Owners
By Sean Peek | August 07, 2024

Building your bookshelf is an important step in building your business. These books can help you become a better leader for your company.

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Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey Talks Selling to Amazon and What Excites Him Now
By Tess Barker | May 20, 2024

Our full Q&A with the legendary former grocery chain CEO and author of The Whole Story

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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)
By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024

An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel

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5 Ways Emotional Intelligence Predicts Your Success
By Blair Nicole Natasi | April 22, 2024

Learn the different ways high emotional intelligence can predict your success in the business world.

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What Your Wheels Say: The Top 10 Cars for CEOs
By Sean Peek | April 17, 2024

Check out our list of the top 10 cars for CEOs and what these cars say about your personality.

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Dan Lyons on “The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut”
By Lauren Vino | April 10, 2024

Silence is golden.

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Master of Change Author Brad Stulberg Wants You to Learn “Rugged Flexibility”
By Carolyn Neuhausen | February 14, 2024

Stulberg explains how entrepreneurs can overcome life’s inevitable setbacks.

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Should Companies Take Stances on Social Issues?
By Chad Brooks | January 03, 2024
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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Julie Thompson | November 06, 2023

CEOs must be able to speak for their companies at crucial junctions. Learn how to prepare an investor pitch, board meeting update, vision pitch and more.

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The Psychology of Organizational Change: How Neuroscience Can Help Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

Neuroscience can help leaders create organizational and company culture-related changes. Learn how to use neuromarketing insights in your business.

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Management Theory of Charles Handy
By Miranda Fraraccio | September 21, 2023

The theories of Charles Handy have had a powerful effect on modern management thinking. Here is what you need to know.

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Myths of Leadership Author Jo Owen: How COVID Shifted Management (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Owen highlights how the pandemic massively accelerated a revolution in leadership.

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5 Proactive Ways to Prevent Quiet Quitting
By Elizabeth Veras | March 24, 2023

This guide offers proactive tips for employers who want to prevent their team from quiet quitting.