Categories Leadership Development

Do you trust your people are capable of leading your company -- even when you're not there?

There are two sides to leadership development. Ensuring you stay on top of your game -- as a direct manager, CEO or perhaps, someday, Chairman of the Board -- is important in an early-stage startup. But it's equally important to offer on-the-job training and leadership development resources to the employees you believe are capable of leading in your stead, even if it's just a day off to attend a workshop or conference.

Bonus? Empowered employees are happier, more engaged and more willing to go to bat for you when it really counts.

11 Tools to Simplify Your Business Accounting

Successful founders share their favorite tools for tracking finances, from mobile apps like Square to good old Excel.

5 Mediation Principles Leaders Can Use to Address Conflict

Business leaders don’t need to be professional mediators to artfully avoid conflicts, listen smarter and become more adept at negotiating conflicts among employees, clients and vendors.

Got a Day Off? How to Make Time for Entrepreneurial R&R

Just because you run your business and can work anytime doesn’t mean you should. Top entrepreneurs share their tips for work-life balance.

How Women Can Balance Strong Leadership With Authenticity

How can women balance being strong leaders with remaining authentic? Here are three ways to find your authentic leadership style (without being labeled “bossy,” “pushover” or worse).