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Becoming a Better Boss

Spiderman had it right: with great power comes great responsibility. While many people dream of becoming the boss, few employees feel empathy for the boss—and being in charge isn’t easy. Harvard Business School professor Linda A. Hill discusses leadership’s challenges and imperatives, based on her n

Becoming an Employee-Centered Organization

Every time an organization loses a productive employee it also loses a lot of money—estimated at as much as 100% to 125% of the employee’s salary. Here are strategies for holding on to your best people, from the authors of The Trouble with HR: An Insider’s Guide to Finding and Keeping the Best Peopl

Ben Franklin on Customer Service

You may think you know the essential ingredients of exemplary customer service. But if you really want to please your customers, hearken back to 1749 and read what wise old Ben Franklin had to say about the subject. For starters: "You are as much...

Beyond Bad Apples: The Dynamic of Ethical Erosion

If an organization is to be ethical, it isn't enough to weed out the "bad apples." Even well-meaning executives and managers may engage in serious unethical acts. Ethical erosion can go unnoticed in a busy workday. Fortunately, there are four steps...

Blinded by the Halo Effect

For a brief time in March 2000, Cisco Systems was the largest company in the world, with a market capitalization of $555 billion. Business experts said it possessed visionary leadership, an extraordinary culture, and unparalleled customer focus. Less...

Body Language Tips for Women Who Mean Business

Women in business can find it difficult to be taken seriously. Use these powerful body language tips to ensure that everyone knows you mean business.

Boosting Worker Engagement in Tough Times

Engagement is always critical but never more so than during tough economic times. When resources become leaner and employees are asked to do more with less, stress levels can climb and engagement levels can drop. Developing effective strategies for...

Break Free from the Status Quo

Renowned business guru Gary Hamel, author of <em>The Future of Management</em>, offers advice on how to shake things up in your company....

Breaking Out of Silos

Peter Drucker said, "Every decision has two elements: (1) what you would ideally like to do, and (2) what you are actually able to do." Many talented executives find the former impossible because of a silo mindset. Discover how to minimize...

Body Language Secrets of Successful Negotiation

When negotiating, pay attention to your body language.