Categories Leadership & Culture

Great leadership boils down to managing one key startup asset: your people.

You can’t expect to hire engaged startup employees off the bat -- your job is to manage them so they’re inspired to work harder, stay loyal and meet company goals. But hiring, firing and managing take practice; few of us are born managers. Plus, every decision you make (good or bad) helps set the tone for your company culture. That's a lot of responsibility. Are you up to the task?

7 Entrepreneurs’ Approaches to Parental Leave Policies

From a few weeks of paid leave to unlimited time off, companies take varying approaches to accommodating their employees’ maternity and paternity leaves.

3 Tried-and-True Tips for Managing a Remote Workforce

While there’s no need for many companies to be based in the same location any longer, good management skills are still important.

12 Tips for Startup Founders Preparing to Hire Their First Employee

There’s a lot of pressure surrounding your first hire. Consider this advice before signing on the dotted line.

4 Ways to Empower Yourself Both Professionally and Personally

Work on enhancing these personal qualities to improve your success in work and life.

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