Leading a start-up is all-consuming. Company leadership is doing everything at once, never has enough time, and is making quick decisions that can make or break their personal wealth. It’s not surprising that keeping the company paperwork tidy is not a priority.
Read MoreFor most people, purpose at work is built not found. Working with a sense of purpose day-in and day-out is an act of will that takes thoughtfulness and practice. How do you consciously endow your work with purpose? First, connect work to service. Ask yourself,...
Read MoreZoe teaches smart, kind people to raise money for charity, get elected to political office, fund startups, start movements, save lives, find love, negotiate great deals and job offers, and even get along better with their kids. She insists she only helps people to use their superpower of influence as a force for good. Zoe believes that most of us want to be more influential but don’t know where to start to shift people’s thinking. Too many times we say “no” for other people instead of asking them to do what we want. We discussed:
Read MoreOur research on the contagiousness of employee fraud tells us that even your most honest employees become more likely to commit misconduct if they work alongside a dishonest individual. And while it would be nice to think that the honest employees would prompt the dishonest employees to better choices, that’s rarely the case.
Read MoreWhen you launch a business, you may need one or more employees to help you operate. Or maybe you’ve been in business and have handled every aspect on your own, but now want help. Your first employee may be you if your business is incorporated and you provide services. Having an employee—even yourself—means various tax and regulatory responsibilities. Here’s what to know when hiring your first employee.
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