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?

12 Ideas to Improve Employee Engagement

Over and over again, the research confirms that engaged, happy employees are productive, idea-generating employees. What can you do in the new year to make your team members feel motivated?

Restricted Stock or Stock Options? 5 Factors to Consider

Most early-stage startups use equity to attract and keep talented workers. Here are five reasons why providing restricted stock is more effective than stock options.

A 10-Part Strategy for Boosting Daily Productivity

Expert time coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders shares the daily routine that will keep you on track and incredibly productive.

How to Hire and Manage a Remote Startup Team

Is your team ready to leave the office and go virtual? If you get the logistics right, remote work can actually make your business more productive.

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