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The luxury of leadership

The founder of high-end tequila brand Clase Azul shares his life's lessons.

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Holidays aren’t the only time for leadership GIFTs

What employees really want doesn’t come in a box or require a bow. And it’s certainly not restricted to December.

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Let’s teach our children to become leaders

How can we cultivate a new generation of leaders to match the achievements of those from the past?

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Communication is about people, not technology

Technology is not a substitute for leadership, especially in business.

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3 factors that make Costco America’s best employer

Costco offers lessons in what culture should actually look like in reality.

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How to make incentives work

Ask “Why?” to understand the underlying reason for relying on incentives to motivate behavior.

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Helping summer interns (and you) get the most out of the experience

Entrepreneurs offer advice on how to make the most of your summer interns.

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Experiment and take risks

Leaders make risk safe, as paradoxical as that might sound. They turn experiments into learning opportunities.

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Write (and share) your comeback story

Why don’t more leaders use powerful stories to inspire their people, build engagement, shift mindsets (from fixed to growth) and strengthen resolve?

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How to succeed instead of barking up the wrong tree

Eric Barker’s writing is based on the idea that “Here’s the best we’ve got right now.” His book aims to go beyond platitudes to help people find success.

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Mentoring is just another way of helping

Mentoring is critical for anyone, says longtime health care executive and nonprofit board adviser Dennis C. Miller. He offers advice both for millennials and executives.

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Why you shouldn’t be proud of a “compliant” workforce

You can win people’s hearts and minds and inspire commitment, not just compliance, by promoting originality, compassion, and autonomy when handling employee issues.

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4 coaching mistakes and how to course-correct

How to keep coaching focused on what matters.

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Why employees think there’s no chance for growth at your company

Is there a career development perception gap at your organization? Here are five possible reasons that a gap may exist:

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Holy shift! How leaders lose arrogance and gain humility

Leadership, in other words, is not about you; it’s about them. Getting over yourself is a must.

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Make a difference: Become a mentor

Want to make a difference in someone’s life? Become a mentor.

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Robust vs. robot learning

People can still do things that machines can't, but it helps if they're properly inspired by their leaders.

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Why think like an owner if you aren’t one?

Why should employees take ownership? Here's why it's up to you.

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How to build passion in your employees

How your team members feel about their jobs, their leaders, their company and their customers drives their behaviors.

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People want to see meaning in their work

Mary Kay Ash once said, “Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people.”

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Behind every strong leader is a strong community

Everyone talks about community, but is yours really a community, or just a collection of people?

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The 3 great boss secrets to recognizing employees

Few employees get enough praise and encouragement. Here's how to change that.

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The 3 “Be’s” of leadership

3 simple steps you should be taking to be grounded, effective and grateful.

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Temperament: What it takes to lead

Temperament is a strong attribute of leadership; those with a temperament that is more focused on others will be those who can lead the most effectively.

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Why investing in an education model pays

Education sessions build new relationships, lead to new opportunities, boost recruiting, and even generate direct revenue.

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Accountability is a team issue

You can't have a strong bench if you aren't inspiring your people -- and holding them accountable.

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Plan Pink: What to do when Plan A fails

Molly MacDonald overcame a cancer diagnosis and financial stress to start a nonprofit for others like her. Here's her story.

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Leaders as teachers

Managers can learn from teachers, who are a foundational influence on the lives of children -- and who they become.

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Is intrinsic motivation at work overrated?

We know about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. But those aren't the only options for inspiring employees.

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Confession: I was a benevolent dictator

This leader thought the job of a leader was to be directive -- i.e. to tell staff what to do. Here's how he recognized his mistake.

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Lead with the power of emotional appeal

Peel away your mask, especially if you want to make your mark in the corporate world, where everyone is expected to wear a facade of some kind.

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Here’s what great companies to work for have in common

What motivated employees 20 or 30 years ago doesn’t inspire today’s millennial workers. Attracting and retaining talented employees requires creativity, experimentation with benefits and work structure, and more.

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Authentic leaders attract authentic people

What drives the president and former CEO of Annie's? What is his value system and that of the company's?

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4 reasons to support workplace mentoring

Almost all mentoring initiatives start with a desire to develop and enrich employees, but the precise motivations that drive mentoring are as varied as the programs themselves.

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How to foster workplace passion

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, companies need passionate workers because such people can drive extreme and sustained performance improvement.

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Influencing people who don’t report to you

Here are five steps to help you persuade people whom you can't order to do something.

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3 examples of corporate mentoring and sponsoring programs

Mentoring should not be improvised, but rather prepared and believed in throughout the company -- and supported by both women and men.