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  • February 7, 2023
How to flatten your organizational hierarchy

Creating a "team of bosses" can do wonders for employee morale and help win more business.

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From eradicating boredom to eliminating bad bosses, getting good people to stay at work requires a proactive strategy.

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  • February 6, 2023
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Video content for marketing purposes has shifted from a maybe to a must-do.

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How to make smart technology upgrades

Don't expect to just throw money at newfangled IT products and services and see instant results.

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  • January 12, 2023
Workplace change: It's a process, not a plan

Change (management) is hard. Here’s how to make it work.

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How to execute compelling newsletters that inspire engagement and drive brand loyalty.

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Avoid the New Year's resolutions traps and pitfalls

Three reasons people fail with a setting goals — and how to reverse the trend.

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Cybersecurity entrepreneur Brian Murphy built a company from nothing to a valuation of more than $1 billion. His road there had "no pause button."

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The list includes focused management and a meaningful difference from the competition.

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  • November 11, 2022
How to reward your star performers — and utilize them as influencers

Adapting salary policies to a new workforce requires not only more money but a new mindset as well.

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Don’t fear the webinar: By packing the punch with a thoughtful strategy and engaging content, it can really sizzle.

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Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Probably, but any downturn is likely to be brief and mild, especially in Florida.

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  • October 10, 2022
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When a CEO or founder, finally, leaves an organization, the stakes are high for the new leader. Rules and structure to the succession are key.

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  • September 26, 2022
As Hurricane Ian approaches, your business needs to be ready

For a business, preparing for a hurricane is much more than buying toilet paper and water.

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  • September 16, 2022
Amid economic slowdown, cut outreach with caution, branding expert says

Stacey Harrison shares insights about how businesses can "recession-proof" their marketing strategies during tough economic times.

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