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Are you a first-time manager? Of all the management advice for new managers, embrace this one, first. Don’t be fooled: Becoming a ...

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After four years, we’re launching a new product, business model, and company name. Here’s why. ...

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Six leadership tips on what to do when you disagree with your boss (or another senior leader at the company) It’s inevitable: You’re ...

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A good manager knows their opinion can influence their team sometimes TOO much. Here’s how to compensate for that. When you’re a ...

Here are a few of my favorite leadership tips from CEOs, founders and executives featured recently in our Heartbeat interviews. Every two ...

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Why being nice as a leader backfires — and what to do instead. Leaders, stop being so nice all the time. I don’t mean to sound ...

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The best managers encourage their team to tell the truth by recognizing the employees who voice it. “Employee recognition” is all ...

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