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?

Strip Down to Your Basic Leadership Skills

If founders are the reason startups fail, how can you avoid destroying yours?

8 Best Practices for Your Employee Recognition Program

Formally recognizing top employees is too often overlooked. A simple program can boost morale and retention.

14 Ways to Get Candidates Excited About Your Company

Don’t passively wait for talented people to come to you — pursue them and show them why taking any other job would be a mistake.

12 Qualities to Look for in an Advisory Board Member

The best startup advisors are more than yes men and better than coaches. They can help you see problems in a new light and translate advice into action.

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