More From John Boitnott
Contracts
5 Ways Contracts Are an Entrepreneur's Best Friend
Contracts are not a substitute for trust, they are the basis for trust.
Starting a Business
5 Compelling Reasons for Starting a Business Even Though Most Businesses Fail
Entrepreneurship is an adventure and true adventure requires hardship.
Continuous Learning
Can't Afford an MBA? Read These 6 Books to Educate Yourself Instead
An MBA is an extended and expensive networking opportunity but not the only way to educate yourself about business.
Learning From Mistakes
6 Top Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make and What to Do Instead
Every entrepreneurial journey is unique, but the mistakes entrepreneurs make are not.
Innovation Now
5 Ways Employee Engagement Makes Your Company More Competitive
Engaged employees stay longer, work harder and care more.
Emotional Intelligence
You Must Lead With Empathy to Achieve These 5 Crucial Leadership Goals
Employees, customers and investors have their own needs
Social Entrepreneurship
5 Considerations You Should Take Before Declaring a Company Stand on Politics or Social Change
Taking a stand is about your values, not your marketing strategy.
Human Resources
5 Steps to Investing Wisely in Human Capital Development
Investing in your workers is always cheaper than training their replacement.
Leadership
Why It's Crucial to Walk the Talk as a Business Leader
Ordering someone to do what they know you won't is more likely to get you ignored than obeyed.
Leadership
5 Unspoken Rules for First-Time Bosses
It's a lot to get used to, even though it's what you wanted.
Health Insurance
New Study: Health Care Is Freelancers' Biggest Concern
Freelancers want laws that promote more flexible working conditions, a more equitable tax system and higher wages.
Innovation Now
3 Signs You Are Your Own Worst Business Enemy
It's hard to be objective about ourselves but if we really pay attention our colleagues will reflect how we are perceived and what it means for the business.
Entrepreneur Mindset
You Need to Temper Your Pessimism to Be a Successful Entrepreneur
Look for the good in every situation and person.
Motivation
Here's How to Get Excited Again When You're Bored With Your Business
Remember when your business was a tall challenge? You can recreate that.
Career Advancement
Here's How to Tell If You're Ready for More Responsibility at Work
The first step toward a bigger role at work is wanting one.