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Whether building a team from scratch or one that has been inherited, any leader needs the staff to support their vision and share their values, our guest contributor writes.

I’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of groups over the years as they try to assemble their dream team. I’ve run huge organizations with huge teams, and I’ve run smaller places with fewer ...

One of the most consequential decisions early-stage founders have to make is who they will bring on as their founding team. The first five to 10 employees will have a massive impact on the company ...

In the classic rockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, there’s a moment when a band member demonstrates an amplifier that goes to 11—one louder than 10. While it’s a cheeky metaphor, I’ve often thought about ...

“We’re like a family here” is a phrase that gets tossed around in business with the best of intentions. It is meant to signal loyalty, warmth, and a sense of belonging. But in practice, it often ...

I’ll talk about ways you can use these tactics to grow a global team that’s cohesive, productive, and equipped to deal with your organization’s most pressing challenges. The Fast Company Executive ...

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Building a foundation of trust will help real estate brokerages retain top talent and earn client loyalty that transcends market cycles. Drawing on my decades of experience as a leader in the New York ...