The Power of Negative Thinking

Do you want to be surrounded by a team of "yes" men (or women) who are afraid to give you the input you need to make effective, informed decisions? Unless you actively seek out diverse points of view, listen to dissenting arguments and empower your people to speak candidly, chances are you're not ge

Overcoming "Mommy Guilt"

Most parents know that parenthood and guilt go together like peanut butter and jelly. Fortunately, there is hope for the guilt-afflicted. Read our exclusive interview with the co-author of Mommy Guilt for upbeat and practical strategies guaranteed to help you worry less, rear happier kids, and overc

From the Mouths of Babes: Get Everything You Want by Learning How to Negotiate Like a Child

Bill Adler identifies 45 tried-and-true negotiating strategies that have worked for kids since the beginning of time and explains how they can be adapted from the playground to the workplace.

Get Rid of Those Pesky "Weasel Words"

Does your writing have a weasel problem? Weasel is language that sounds wishy-washy, even sneaky. It avoids saying anything definitively. Here's how to tell if weasels have infested your writing....

Being "Self-ful"-A Guide to Assertive Communication at Work

When it comes to handling difficult situations at work, you have three choices: you can respond in a way that is either selfish, selfless or "self-ful." Author/trainer Mimi Donaldson explains how being "self-ful"-confident enough to be able to ask for what you need without hurting other people-will

Bet It on Red

Even the most fearless leaders quail when faced with that most dangerous risk of all, the difficult conversation. VitalSmarts' Kerry Pattersen, coauthor of the New York Times best-seller Crucial Conversations, and Eric Patten tell you how to tip the odds in your favor....

Blogging Your Way to Business Success

Blogs, or Weblogs, aren't just for "geeks" anymore. Businesses large and small are using them to create a powerful brand identity and to connect with customers. Over 70,000 new blogs are created each day. Isn't it time you got started?...

Challenging Times Require Courageous Decisions

The main responsibility of leadership is to increase the value of a company in the eyes of its owners, employees, and customers.

"Houston, We Have a Problem": Leadership in Times of Crisis

An Interview with Recovering "CEO Dad" Tom Stern

Do you think it's OK to e-mail your spouse on his or her birthday? Do you refer to your kids as human resources? You may be a CEO Dad. Tom Stern, author of the insightful and hilarious new book, CEO Dad: How to Avoid Getting Fired by Your Family, calls himself a "comedic evangelist." His mission: to