Herbie Cohen is widely regarded as one of the greatest negotiators of all time. With over 50 years of experience in the field, he has developed a reputation as a master of persuasion and a fierce advocate for his clients. Born in Brooklyn in 1939, Cohen got his start in…

Earning an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree can be a significant investment of time and money, but it can also provide numerous benefits for your career. Here are 10 MBA statistics to consider as you weigh the decision to pursue an advanced business degree: 1. The average starting salary…

Are you feeling stuck in a rut and not sure how to break out of it? It can be tough to find motivation and direction when you’re feeling stuck, but there are things you can try to help you get back on track. …

Teams can deliver a competitive advantage when they function well. The task of designing and managing one; however, can get complex. Whether you are building a team for a short-term project or constructing one for an entire organization’s path, leaders can incorporate three things to sustain long term success. 1…

Recognizing and identifying solutions to problems is critical. Organizations are confronted with increasingly difficult situations, circumstances, and environments every day. Let’s face it, we live in an increasingly complex world. …

In Under New Management, David Burkus explains that we’ve all been taught that the customer is king, but the reality is that your employees are just as important to running a vibrant business. In fact, one can argue that employees should be your main concern. …

If you’ve spent a lot of time studying for exams, it’s likely you know how easy it is to spend an entire day copying down useless information and then ending up with a disappointing grade. The fact is that practicing hard can be a waste of time if you don’t…

Organizations must remain watchful to guard against bad leadership, which can fall on the spectrum from incompetence to full on abusiveness. Bad leaders have a negative impact on employees, on the company, and ultimately on the products or services they provide. Their behaviors often include intimidation, bullying, misrepresenting facts, rejecting…

General Colin Powell was the first African-American to head a “four-star troop command” when he took command of United States Army Forces Command. In August 1989, he spelled out 13 of his favorite leadership principles. “It ain’t as bad as you think” — Actually, it may be that bad, or…