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For the last 20 years (or more), “legacy” businesses have been struggling to keep up with the rate of technological change. First, they said it wouldn’t happen. Then they said...

Seven years ago, executive wellness coach Naz Beheshti had a dream. In it, her former boss, Steve Jobs, gave her one last assignment. “He appeared and simply and clearly—the way he always spoke to me in life—just told me that...

Earlier this year, Patrick Lencioni got frustrated. The author of some of the best-selling business books of all time, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage, had just finished a webinar with 70 Catholic priests working to think through how to build...

The last seven months have felt about as steady as the Atlantic Ocean during hurricane season. Between the Covid-19 pandemic, the associated lockdowns and the economic and political uncertainties swirling around the landscape, things have been a little choppy. During turbulent times, many organizational leaders...

A disciplinary action policy helps prevent issues from affecting your employees and company, and can protect you from legal ramifications. Here's how to create one, plus helpful templates...

Following and keeping apprised of all federal and state labor laws and regulations is integral to running a business. Large companies have the luxury of hiring HR professionals and legal counsel to stay informed of their compliance status and any changes in the pipeline. For small businesses, this can be a more difficult task...

Recent active shooter attacks at military bases in California and Florida are a stark reminder that deadly violence can break out at any workplace or public venue. While every attack is different, there are commonalities -- including cases where intended victims are protecting themselves and even fight back.