Keep Your To-Do List Fresh with the 3-Day Rule
A to-do list is only useful if you cross things off as often as you add tasks on. If something's been on your list for more …
What You Can Do To Prevent Layoffs
Are layoffs just a fact of life? Or are they avoidable? Sure, few managers have a say in whether their company will lay off …
Delegate, Delegate, Delegate
Most managers complain of having too much to do, but very few of them effectively delegate work. In fact, delegation is one …
Don't Waste Your Organization's Anniversary
If your organization is coming up on an important anniversary — 10 years since it was founded, 20 years since you first launched …
Turn a Relationship Into a Sale
It's common wisdom that you're more likely to make a sale if you build rapport with a customer. Instead of focusing on the …
Raising Corporate Taxes Is Good, not Bad, for Jobs
An increase of 10 percentage points in the corporate tax rate is associated with a drop of 2.1 percentage points in the unemployment …
Ask These 3 Questions Before Joining that Start-Up
Many job candidates are turning to positions in start-ups over more traditional jobs. These new ventures offer more fun, intellectual …
Sometimes It's a Bad Idea to Let Customers Complain
Giving customers a chance to complain about a product can be a bad idea if they believe its failure was their fault. Research …
Use Sound Bites to Make Your Presentation Stick
Clear and well-articulated presentations are a pleasure to listen to, but they won't necessarily be remembered. On the other …