Anne Lackey is the cofounder of HireSmart Virtual Employees, a full-service HR firm helping others recruit, hire & train top global talent. A company of "yes men" needs a tourniquet for all its ...

If your team can’t function without you in the room, you don’t have a team, you have a dependency. Too many business owners confuse supporting their team with carrying them. Instead of learning how to ...

You undoubtedly have heard or read this many times: In a relationship, you need to work together as a team, as partners, as parents. But what does that mean? Here are some suggestions: We've got each ...

To delegate in a way that empowers your team to think and execute work like a business owner, start by helping your team understand and embrace your vision and the “why” behind your goals and ...

What are the qualities of a great team? You’ve probably been taught that team success requires building trust, fostering psychological safety, and cultivating a unified mindset. Seems logical. You ...

Managing a strong team isn’t just about having the right skills; it’s also about making sure every team member feels they truly belong. Managers set the tone for how teammates show appreciation and ...

Learn how to build a team that stays calm under pressure, adapts quickly and grows stronger in the face of change, no matter what the market throws your way. Start by cultivating psychological safety.

Let’s be brutally honest: Most CEOs and business owners claim their people are their greatest asset. They say it on stage, they put it in press releases, and they plaster it across recruiting ...