Professional Development
Our Professional Development hub contains the guidance you need to sharpen your skills and level up your game. Whether you’re running your own business or advancing your career, these resources will help you take the next step on your professional path.
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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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Work-Life Balance: How to Set Manageable Boundaries
By Jamie Johnson | September 22, 2025
Set work-life boundaries by stopping work at designated times, avoiding weekend emails, scheduling downtime, and communicating availability to managers clearly.
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PowerPoint Presentation: 12 Things to Include in Your Next Slide Deck
By Sean Peek | March 05, 2025
Our PowerPoint guide outlines everything you should include in your slide deck, with tips on preparing effective presentations and advice from TEDx speakers.
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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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A Coffee Connoisseur’s Guide to Pairing Tastes and Tasks
By Dan Ketchum | October 16, 2024
A curated selection of delectable beans and the office tasks they best accompany.
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Why The Cure for Burnout Takes Self-Work, Not Only Less Work
By Antonio Ferme | October 16, 2024
A Q&A with Emily Ballesteros
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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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Ambition Monster: Jennifer Romolini Talks C-Suite Burnout (Full Q&A)
By Rachel Brodsky | June 17, 2024
Former Condé Nast and Yahoo editor’s new memoir explores media-industry workaholism — and recovery from it.
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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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Great Resignation, Great Regret: Was Quitting Your Job a Big Mistake?
By Dan Ketchum | April 04, 2024
Learn why many employees are wishing they would have stayed put during the Great Resignation.
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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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How Yule Want to Close the Office for a Week Off
By Jake Wengroff | February 14, 2024
To fully relax and recharge for your week off, let’s make a list and check it twice.
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“Little Business Books” Will Prep Your Kindergartner for the GMAT
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024
Economic treatises for the CEO of the playground.
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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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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent: Due Diligence Is a Wait You Must Bear
By Ali Saleh | October 03, 2023
Due Diligence Is a Wait You Must Bear
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How Entrepreneurs’ Time-Management Skills Can Apply to Dating
By Ali Saleh | October 03, 2023
Can entrepreneurs find time for romance?
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Recovery Time: How Work Is Just Like Your Workouts
By Dr. Eden King | July 10, 2023
You need to recuperate after the gym and the workday.
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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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Esther Wojcicki on How to Raise Successful People (Full Q&A)
By Julie Thompson | July 10, 2023
Her daughters run YouTube and 23andMe. She has advice for helicopter parents.
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Breaking into the Film and Television Industries
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023
So you want to be an actor. Or maybe a producer. What about an editor? Here's what you need to know about getting into the entertainment industry.