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5 Must-Have Skills of Intrapreneurs Inside Their Grown-Up Startups
Great entrepreneurs don't have to sell and start over once their businesses hit it big. Instead, they can transform themselves into intrapreneurs.
An Expert's Guide to Steering a Conversation
If a discussion is not proceeding along a productive line for you, here's how to subtly redirect it. (Avoid hijacking it at all costs.)
The Art of Business Pitching Has Changed. Are You on Board?
Presentations are changing, becoming more visual, but the pictures can't do all the talking. Early sales figures speak strongly to investors.
Getting the Most From Your Startup's Board of Directors
Forming a board of directors is no easy feat. So don't waste this precious resource, milk it for all its worth.
The One Word Leaders Should Stop Using
A corporate consultant warns about the disastrous effects of overuse of a very common qualifier.
In This Smartphone-Obsessed World, He Who Communicates Best With His Customer Wins
Customers expect better communication from brands than ever. Most businesses, though, are not keeping up.
One Excuse You Should Never Give Your Employees
Business owners should always avoid making excuses, but business coach Lindsay Broder says this one can really annoy your staff.
How You Can Say 'No' Like a Pro
There is always a reason for deciding not to do something. Here's some advice on how to say no without feeling guilty about it.
Do This, Don't Do That: Why You Should Avoid Mixed Messages at Work
Poor communication is blamed for most workplace ills. Good leaders should stop it in its tracks.
Why Dumbing Down Your Message Isn't Dumb
Often executives think its impressive to spew out jargon, technical words and high-level chatter. But often, people miss the point and the message.
The One Tool You Need for Success? A Mirror.
The hardest thing to do is to take an honest look at yourself, warts and all. But it is vital for the success of your business.
7 Idioms Almost Everyone Gets Wrong
The English language changes constantly, but sometimes it retains sayings that use words and meanings that have fallen out of favor. That leads to inadvertent mistakes.
