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10 Quotes (and Mini-Takeaways) That Explain How to Be a Great Leader

Over the past 10+ years, I’ve collected thousands of quotes. These ten leadership quotes and mini-takeaways can help you develop into a stronger leader.

The Best Decisions Are Never Made from the Comfort of an Ivory Tower

As managers get promoted, we get further removed from the company’s core operations. Use these 4 tactics to stay connected and make better decisions.

Be Efficient with Processes and Effective with People

Efficiency should be applied to processes—not people. When managing people, your goal should instead be effectiveness. Here’s how to live it out.

I Learned a Lot About Leadership When I Had to Fire Someone for the First Time

Firing someone for the first time taught me a lot about leadership. Looking back, here are 5 lessons I learned from that painful but necessary experience.

7 Things You Must Understand as a New Manager

Many new managers struggle with the same things. If you recently became a manager (or hope to become one soon), here are seven things to know.

Trying to Decide Whether to Fire Someone? Ask Yourself This Question.

As a manager, when an employee is struggling, it’s tough to know whether to fire them or give them time to improve. This question can help you decide.

Once Every Week or So, You Need to Schedule Time to Think

Responding to emails, Slacks, and unimportant tasks within seconds won’t actually help you get ahead, but this will…

Struggling to Give Feedback? Try This 3-Step Formula.

From everything I’ve tried, the best model for delivering feedback is a simple, three-step formula called the SBI Model. Here’s how it works.

“Smart Brevity” Is the Modern-Day Communication Bible

Social media, smartphones, and the Internet shortened attention spans. And yet, few have adapted to this new communication reality. Try using smart brevity.

The 7 Best Books on Building a Positive Work Culture

If you’re trying to build a positive work culture, you should read these 7 books. I’ve included a brief summary of each one.