Alex Hiam

You and your employees are a team, so make sure you act like one. These ideas will help you build the bond.

You probably care more about your company than any other person does. And that may be all you need to remember to make your business a success.

Not if you want to grow a business, earn the trust and commitment of employees and customers, and create sustained bottom-line profits.

Tips for training a leader, not a dictator

You won't boost employee performance without the right training and supervision.

Rewarding employees for a job well-done will do wonders for their performance--and your bottom line.

Ken Blanchard's <i>Whale Done!</i> proves the power of positive reinforcement with your employees.

If you only jump in when employees have done something wrong, then it's time to take a closer look at your management style.

Is the rumor mill out of control in your company? Keeping the communication lines open ought to take care of the problem.

Of horses and carts and management: helping your employees understand what their jobs are

It's OK to ask questions. But be careful not to step on any toes in the process.

Get employees and customers to do what you want by giving them what they want.

Now more than ever, this task should be your top priority.

You know you need to listen more. So how do you do it? Here are 4 easy ways to sharpen your listening skills.

Don't turn a deaf ear to employees in your quest to be the Big Cheese.

Good managers don't solve all their employees' problems.