Workplace Phobias That Can Derail Your Career

Workplace Phobias That Can Derail Your Career: "Eleven noteworthy conditions that could seriously take a toll on a professional career."

Ten Tips For Better Business Writing

Ten Tips For Better Business Writing: "The growing ubiquity of e-mail means that everyone in business, from lords of finance to programmers who dream in code, needs to write intelligently. By using simple, clear, precise language--and following a few other basic writing rules--you can become a better communicator and improve the prospects for your career."

5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should Hire Interns

5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should Hire Interns: "They've got the same big smiles, shining eyes, and passion to work and represent your service just as much as you do. Think of the intern as mini-me. Whether you're an established start-up or a fledging small business on the rise, you will eventually begin to think about creating a team of professionals to work alongside you. While you will want to work with individuals that boast a healthy resume of experience, don't discredit the intern. Today, they're pulling their weight in unimaginable ways for small businesses and companies."

Business Lessons From A Nine-Year Old

Business Lessons From A Nine-Year Old: "Sometimes I think we make business much more complicated than it is. Just this past week, I was reminded of three key business practices that my nine-year old daughter, Katie, already knows:"

Dressing For Success While Office-Less

Dressing For Success While Office-Less: "If you ever wanted to know how to dress for the job, I recommend taking advice from Jack Donaghy."

What College Graduates Wish They Had Done Differently

What College Graduates Wish They Had Done Differently: "As the class of 2011 prepares to enter the workforce, they should know what their predecessors regret most. It turns out that seven out of 10 college graduates, ages 22 to 26, wish they had done more to prepare for the real world. A recent survey conducted by staffing firm Adecco [...]"

How to Survive Being Downsized

How to Survive Being Downsized: "This is the beginning of my third month as a Forbes blogger. Last month, I wrote a post about my first month as a Forbes blogger, "How to Become a Forbes Blogger." This is a post about my second month as a Forbes blogger."

How To Get A Job If You're Over-Qualified

How To Get A Job If You're Over-Qualified: "One of New York job coach Robert Hellmann’s recent clients had an impressive résumé as a senior human resources manager. The client had logged 20 years, managed 30 people and commanded a budget of $10 million. But he found himself at a point in his life where he didn’t want the pressure that comes with a senior position. Instead, he was shooting for a job that only required eight years of experience and few managerial responsibilities."

Wise Leaders Guide Through Change

Wise Leaders Guide Through Change: "When someone is described to you as “wise,” what do you expect from that person? Generally you assume he or she will have a clear and balanced perspective, and will reflect on circumstances and come to a reasoned conclusion.  You assume that person will be able to give good counsel, and will learn from their own and others’ mistakes."

Chatter: Bringing Facebook to the Enterprise

Chatter: Bringing Facebook to the Enterprise: "Last week, I met with an interesting software company. During the presentation, an icon appeared on the bottom right-side of the screen. It was a notification for something called Chatter."

Mastering the Cocktail Party in 25 Steps

Mastering the Cocktail Party in 25 Steps: "Even the most outgoing among us can feel intimidated when entering a room full of new people. Here is a recipe that you can customize to your needs; follow all or take what works for you."

Six Ways to Suck up Successfully (it is not as easy as you might think it is)

Six Ways to Suck up Successfully (it is not as easy as you might think it is): "Sucking up really isn’t so easy. You can’t just tell your boss “you’re the greatest” because (although he might believe you) he is likely to grasp that you’re trying to sweet talk him into giving you this job, a raise, or a positive appraisal. As a result, it might all backfire because, as we know from research, people who think you are trying to trick them are less likely to actually give it to you. No, sucking up – or ingratiation behavior, as we euphemistically call it in management research – is easier said than done."

How To Make Everyone Work As A Team

How To Make Everyone Work As A Team: "Leadership is the art of enabling people to work collectively so that they can create results that they couldn't obtain alone. In the old days, people in large corporations understood this in terms of hierarchical command and control. In today's interconnected world, such an approach fails to produce the innovation and results you need."

How to Find the Business That's Right for You

How to Find the Business That's Right for You: "Ready to dive in the entrepreneurial pool but unsure which direction to go? Follow these steps to help you decide what kind of business is for you."

How to Succeed at Business: Vision, Courage and Flexibility

How to Succeed at Business: Vision, Courage and Flexibility: "When we recognize our sisters' successes, we rarely ask "how exactly did you do that? I mean, step-by-step." We congratulate them and walk away thinking sure, they could do it because they had the education or they had the experience or they had the connections."

When Wrong Makes Right: The Upside of Failure

When Wrong Makes Right: The Upside of Failure: "If you haven't achieved the success you thought you would by now, blame failure—or, rather, the lack of it."

Starbucks CEO Lesson in Communication Skills

Starbucks CEO: Lesson in Communication Skills: "Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz taught me a valuable lesson in communication skills—what you stand for is more important than what you make. Let me explain."

Cheesecake Factory's winning formula

Cheesecake Factory's winning formula: "Cheesecake Factory Founder David Overton tells how he turned his parents' business into a billion-dollar restaurant chain."

How to Prepare to Be Your Own Boss

How to Prepare to Be Your Own Boss: "Five tips for young hopefuls to consider before hanging their own shingle."

Wise Leaders Guide Through Change

Wise Leaders Guide Through Change: "When someone is described to you as “wise,” what do you expect from that person? Generally you assume he or she will have a clear and balanced perspective, and will reflect on circumstances and come to a reasoned conclusion.  You assume that person will be able to give good counsel, and will learn from their own and others’ mistakes."