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A leader is more than just a boss; a leader motivates and inspires. Learn the skills and traits that every good leader should have so you can generate enthusiasm from your team and help your employees be the best they can be.
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The worst CEOs of all time — who are the most hated CEOs?
By Julie Thompson | March 12, 2026
It's easy to idolize famous CEOs and admire their drive to innovate. But some have gone way off course.
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Here’s What Employees Actually Want From a Leader
By Julie Thompson | March 02, 2026
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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The Influence of Leadership Styles: How Givers and Takers Match Up
By Sean Peek | January 30, 2026
Workplaces are full of all types of people, including givers, takers and matchers. Learn the pros and cons of various leadership styles.
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Business Decision-Making: Gut Instinct or Hard Data?
By Sean Peek | January 30, 2026
When it comes to business, your decisions matter. But it's important to recognize whether your choices are based on intuition or emotions.
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10 Key Considerations to Make When Selling a Business
By Sean Peek | January 29, 2026
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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CIO vs. CMO: Who Owns What?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 28, 2026
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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5 Proactive Ways to Prevent Quiet Quitting
By Elizabeth Veras | January 22, 2026
This guide offers proactive tips for employers who want to prevent their team from quiet quitting.
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The Psychology of Organizational Change: How Neuroscience Can Help Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026
Neuroscience can help leaders create organizational and company culture-related changes. Learn how to use neuromarketing insights in your business.
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In the Can: 5 Types of Presentations Every CEO Needs to Have
By Julie Thompson | January 15, 2026
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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Understanding Charles Handy’s Management Theory and Culture Model
By Max Freedman | January 06, 2026
Explore Charles Handy’s management theory and how his four workplace cultures shape leadership, motivation and company success.
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C-Suite Job Titles: What Do They Really Mean?
By Adam Uzialko | January 05, 2026
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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What is an Environmental Scan?
By Ken Gosnell | January 05, 2026
Environmental scanning is when leaders survey the landscape of competitors, customers and innovations. See how environmental scanning gives CEOs an edge.
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Want to Support a Charity? Qualities Businesses Should Seek Out
By Max Freedman | December 19, 2025
The charity you select should not only align with your company values but also be a good fit for your customers, employees and the community you serve.
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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Julie Thompson | December 18, 2025
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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How to Be an Inspirational Leader
By Sean Peek | December 18, 2025
Want to become a more inspirational leader? Here is what you need to do.
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Best Leadership Books for Small Business Owners
By Sean Peek | September 22, 2025
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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Emotional Intelligence in Business: 5 Ways It Predicts Your Success
By Tom Anziano | July 29, 2025
Learn the different ways high emotional intelligence can predict your success in the business world.
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Executive Cars: Guide to the Best CEO Cars
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 15, 2025
Check out our list of the top 10 cars for CEOs and what these cars say about your personality.
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Silence Is Golden at Work, BRIEF Lab’s Founder (Quietly) Explains [Full Q&A]
By Tina Nazerian | December 11, 2024
An interview with Quiet Works author Joe McCormack
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Former FBI Spy Recruiter’s Trust-Building Tips Are Straight Outta Quantico (Full Q&A)
By Dan Ketchum | December 05, 2024
An interview with “Unbreakable Alliances” author Robin Dreeke
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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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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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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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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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Prevent Unethical Choices by Asking Yourself These 9 Questions
By Steven Rogelberg | February 14, 2024
Listen to your conscience and these helpful hints.
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Should Companies Take Stances on Social Issues?
By Chad Brooks | January 03, 2024
75% of employees want employers to take social issue stances. 25% quit or avoid jobs over disagreements. Most want actions, not just words.
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Why the Ninja Turtles Are a Perfect Team to Emulate in Business
By Antonio Ferme | November 16, 2023
How to form a TMNT C-Suite.
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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.