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CXO

10 workplace blunders to avoid at all costs

Career not taking off the way you expected? The reason might lie in some of your on-the-job behavior. Steve Tobak runs through a few things NOT to do at work.

Software

10 survival tips for non-morning people

Some people jump out of bed in the morning, hit the ground running, and leave a trail of creative thinking and focused accomplishment in their wake. And then there's the rest of us.

After Hours

10 things you should never say on the job

Ever had one of those heart-stopping moments when you realize you've said just the wrong thing at work? Here are some guidelines to keep that from happening again.

Social enterprise

Five tips for becoming a superstar blogger

Want to increase traffic to your blog by five thousand percent? These simple tips are guaranteed to work!

CXO

10 things that get better (or worse) with age

Do we improve as we get older -- or do we decline with age? Steve Tobak breaks it down and concludes we do a bit of both.

Software

Five tips for managing pain at work

It's not something people really talk about, but a lot of your co-workers are toughing out some serious pain -- and maybe you are, too.

CXO

10 leadership skills that are child’s play

You can spot some of the most important leadership qualities by watching how kids interact. Steve Tobak lists a few lessons from the playground.

Tech & Work

Five tips for resolving conflict within your management team

Effective leaders can mediate conflict and reach consensus among members of an executive group. It takes perspective, honesty, and a focus on the issues that matter.

CXO

10 management myths that should be debunked

A lot of common ideas about management are foolish, misguided, and just plain wrong. Steve Tobak examines some misconceptions that could be holding you back.

Start-Ups

10 pitfalls of rookie management teams

Inexperienced execs may make mistakes -- but the smart ones will learn from those mistakes and pick up sound strategies from seasoned leaders. Here's some advice to get you on the right track.

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