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Severance: Keep Your Departments From Going to War
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Season 1 leaves a lot to the imagination, but one thing is very clear: Lumon Industries does not want its departments collaborating.

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Recovery Time: How Work Is Just Like Your Workouts
By Dr. Eden King | July 10, 2023

You need to recuperate after the gym and the workday.

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Myths of Leadership Author Jo Owen: How COVID Shifted Management (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Owen highlights how the pandemic massively accelerated a revolution in leadership.

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Is PaddleSmash the Next Pickleball?
By Lauren Vino | July 10, 2023

Pickleball is a billion-dollar industry. Now two entrepreneurs, Scott Brown and Tim Swindle, hope their creation will be next.

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Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Business?
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

It sounds extreme, but research is backing the four-day workweek.

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How Tommy Boy Depicts the Power of Spin Selling
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Classic comedy is a tutorial on Situation, Problem, implication, and Need-Payoff.

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Hire Internally Like Ted Lasso
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Why internal hiring is a winning play, as Apple TV+’s beloved soccer series demonstrates.

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Esther Wojcicki on How to Raise Successful People (Full Q&A)
By Julie Thompson | July 10, 2023

Her daughters run YouTube and 23andMe. She has advice for helicopter parents.

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By Dropping “Predator,” Prey Shows How to Trust Your Audience
By Dan Ketchum | July 10, 2023

Sometimes a brand is so successful that it’s bigger than a name-drop.

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BCG Supply Chain Expert on How to Overcome New Challenges (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | July 10, 2023

Daniel Weise explains how the supply chain has changed and how to face its current obstacles.

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Anna David Explains How to Write Your Business Book (Full Q&A) 
By Dawn Allcot | July 10, 2023

The bestselling author and Legacy Launch Pad Publishing founder knows the book world — and how to make your mark in print.

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14 Tools to Track Key Performance Indicators for Your Business
By Lauren Kubiak | July 10, 2023

Key performance indicators (KPIs) measure how effective your company is at achieving its goals. Learn how to find the right tools to track your business.

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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | July 10, 2023

Learn how to build a customer journey map for your small business.

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How To Sync Folders With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | July 06, 2023

While software can sync files and folders for you, it's often limited in scope. Learn how a PowerShell script can help you build a custom solution.

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How to Remotely Invoke Applications With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | July 06, 2023

Not all applications are created with remote execution in mind. PowerShell provides several ways to invoke applications on remote computers.

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How to Manage IIS Application Pools With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | July 06, 2023

PowerShell helps IT experts manage IIS web server farms with dozens or hundreds of app pools. Learn how to manage IIS application tools with PowerShell.

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How to Build an Interactive Menu Inside a PowerShell Script
By Adam Bertram | July 06, 2023

Learn how to design and build your own interactive menus inside your PowerShell scripts. This will help non-PowerShell users easily navigate and use them.

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How to Manage User Profiles With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | July 05, 2023

Managing Windows user profiles is often time-consuming and tedious. Here are some tips on how to leverage PowerShell to make the process easier.

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Can You Make a Profit and Be Socially Responsible?
By Jennifer Dublino | July 03, 2023

It's possible for a business to make money and stay socially responsible. Learn about maintaining corporate social responsibility while boosting profits.

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Management Theory of Joseph Juran
By Sean Peek | June 28, 2023

Joseph Juran was a pioneer in the study of quality control for industries like math and science. Learn how to apply his management theory to your business.

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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Sean Peek | June 28, 2023

Edgar Schein's management theory focuses on the culture within an organization. According to Schein, culture is the primary source of resistance to change.

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How and When to Create and Use PowerShell Modules
By Adam Bertram | June 26, 2023

PowerShell modules allow you to combine multiple scripts to simplify code management. Learn step-by-step instructions for creating and using these modules.

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Does Your Sex Life Influence Your Productivity? Oh YES
By Sean Peek | June 23, 2023

Feeling less than productive at work? Your sex life could be to blame. See how sex, productivity and even your income are linked.

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | June 22, 2023

If your business has a small budget, you'll have to get creative when hiring. Try these strategies for recruiting and hiring top talent on a limited budget.

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Management Theory of Stephen Covey
By Sean Peek | June 22, 2023

Learn how Stephen Covey’s seven habits of highly effective people can make you more successful in business.

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Expand Internationally by Leveraging Local PEO Services
By Craig Dempsey | June 15, 2023

PEOs can handle your overseas human resources requirements through a co-employment model. Learn about the benefits of working with an international PEO.

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Classical and Scientific Management Theory
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | June 15, 2023

Learn how employers can use classical management theories to boost efficiency and worker productivity in their companies.

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Does Character Matter? The 3 C’s of Leadership
By Jennifer Dublino | June 06, 2023

Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.

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Time Crunch: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Prioritizing Your Tasks
By Jennifer Post | June 05, 2023

Entrepreneurs often find themselves overburdened with tasks. Learn how to allocate your time and prioritize your tasks.

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Everything You Need to Know About Angel Investors
By Donna Fuscaldo | May 30, 2023

Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.