Across-the-board job cuts can actually make a business less efficient. To make smarter workforce decisions, companies should connect the dots between people and business results.
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I Treated My Employees Like Friends โ and It Backfired. Here’s How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake.
Building lasting friendships with employees is difficult. Boundaries help you maintain authority and build strong relationships.
I Was the Toxic Boss I Swore I’d Never Be โ Here are 4 Confessions from My Leadership Recovery
Lots has been written about working for and dealing with a toxic boss. But have you ever considered whether that boss might be you?
We Don’t ‘Need More Masculine Energy’ in Business, Says the CEO of a Growing Femtech Company. Here’s How the Mother of 2 Leads for Success.
Willow CEO Sarah O’Leary stepped into her leadership role with a vision and commitment to the company’s mission. Read more about how she leads for success.
5 Ways CEOs Can Assess and Reset Their Company Culture
“Spring clean” your company culture by taking these five key steps.
You’re Making It Hard for People to Be Honest With You โ Here’s How to Make Them Finally Speak Up
It’s a simple stragtegy for building stronger relationships with your team and improving your customer service.
6 Creative Ways to Improve Internal Communications at Work
These creative internal communication hacks could be the secret weapon your team needs to boost productivity and actually enjoy staying in the loop.
This Feedback Technique Can Make Criticism Easier to Deliver โ and Easier to Hear
Great leaders know feedback isn’t just about what you say โ it’s how you say it. The “compliment sandwich” method builds trust, clarity and improvement.
Most Leaders Make This Major Mistake in the Workplace โ and It’s Destroying Their Teams
When employees feel seen and heard, innovation flourishes, engagement soars, and profits follow.
Everyone Needs a Mentor โ But Being a Mentor Is Just as Important. Here’s Why.
Mentorship isn’t just about sharing knowledge. Here’s why mentoring others could be your most valuable growth tool as an entrepreneur.
Your Employees Need More Than Paychecks and Perks โ Here’s What They Really Want
The bottom line is really simple: If you want to support your employees, address their long-term financial needs.
Why Most Entrepreneurs Ignore Management (and Why That’s a Big Mistake)
Many entrepreneurs underestimate the power of management. Here’s why that’s a mistake.
The Return-to-Office Battle Is Far From Over โ Here’s What Businesses Must Do to Succeed in the New Era of Work
The return-to-office battle isn’t over, and companies that adapt to this new era of work will be those that listen to employees and embrace a flexible mindset.
Stop Losing Your Best Employees with These 3 Retention Strategies
Everyone agrees: loyal employees should be rewarded. But how and with what? Almost nobody agrees on this, yet getting it wrong is one of the fastest ways to see your employee retention rate plummet.
Throw Away Your Job Description โ and 3 Other Ways Leaders Can Thrive Today
With the world changing faster than ever, leaders need guiding principles that stand the test of time. Here are four that have worked for me since I launched my business in 2005.