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42 Ways to Be a Boss at Being a Boss

Being a good leader requires a great deal of determination, hard work and enthusiasm. A good boss has the ability to transform a small business into an effective and well-oiled machine with happy and efficient employees.

What Type of Leader Are You?

As the head of a business, you need to have a certain level of skill and be able to effectively take control of a variety of situations. Leadership can be hard, especially in a small business where you work in a tight knit environment.

You Are Watched More Closely Than You Think

Ever had a manager above you who said one thing and did another? At least once? Or in a pattern of repeats? Well, you’re not alone. Did you think less of that person for it?

This Tip from Oprah Will Help You Take Control of Your Success

We have to look at every little detail of what we do in our business, and in our lives. Do not overlook anything. And one of the most important little details is YOU.

3 Leadership Lessons for Women in Tech

The tech sector is a notoriously difficult place to be a woman. A congressional report shows that only 7% of women-founded businesses receive venture capital funding.

Noble Selling Purpose and Profit in Perfect Harmony

Not only is there no dichotomy between selling this way and making a profit, the two are absolutely aligned. When your purpose in selling your product or service is noble your focus is totally and absolutely on the value you bring to your customer.

The Top 3 Leadership Challenges CEOs Face

If being a CEO were easy, everybody would be one. CEOs are expected to know what to do—and to do it without falling down. There is a reason few in business rise to this position.

Be an Adaptive Business Leader

Seek out a roundtable organization if you can, to find a group of fellow executives ready to share and solve your problems of the month, or share theirs with you to better inform you of those you might otherwise miss in your management life.

3 Business Myths People Should Stop Believing

For years we’ve been told by “experts” that there are certain all-encompassing principles that will get you through the bad times and make your business a success.

4 Ways to Increase Daily Productivity

Here are four simple strategies, used by the world’s most successful people, that will increase your productivity and save you an hour — or more — each day:

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