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?...

"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

Work/Life “Balance” Is Dead

Work/Life Balance, a term that originated to drive awareness for improved worker conditions, has morphed into a phenomenon of loosely defined objectives with questionable business value.

New Year’s Resolution: Overcome Procrastination

It has been said that "procrastination is the thief of time." A wise man in one of my seminars expanded on that by saying, "Procrastination is the thief of life."

Nine Questions to Ask Yourself Before Heading Off to the Office Holiday Party

One thing you can count on during the holiday season is the obligatory office party. Whether the organization is large or small, ‘tis the season to bring coworkers together for a moment of merriment.

Ready, Set, Succeed

Is this year finally going to be your year for real career success? I guarantee that the successful people you see every day don’t have anything you don’t have. Here’s the truth: At some point every successful person you admire said to him or herself, "This is my time.

SMART Goals: Smart or Passé?

Is the Handwritten Thank-You Note Dead?

How should you deliver a post-interview thank-you note? Experts debate the merits of a handwritten note in the internet age, and the best way to say thanks.