Before becoming a ghostwriter of more than 50 books, Jeff Haden worked in manufacturing for 20 years, starting as an entry-level material handler and eventually rising to plant manager. He holds the distinction of having made every professional mistake possible.
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Thought Leaders
The 8 Instinctive Habits of Remarkable Leaders
These are people who learn to work with different personalities. They learn to nurture, motivate and inspire. They learn to truly lead.
Business Accounting
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Things like your boss, your education and your industry are all important when it comes to attaining greater earning power and success. But there's one more factor you might not have considered.
Building a Business
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The biggest difference between people like us and people who do things we would like to do is they didn't reflexively decide to put up their own barriers.
Thought Leaders
8 Qualities That Make Great Bosses Unforgettable
They possess qualities that may not show up on paper but always show up where it matters most -- in the minds and even hearts of the people they lead.
Building a Business
40 Incorrectly Used Words That Can Make You Look Dumb
Just like one misspelled word can get your resume tossed onto the 'nope' pile, one incorrectly used word can negatively impact your entire message.
Thought Leaders
How Successful People Build Exceptional Professional Relationships
You can be a rich jerk ... but you will also be a lonely jerk.
Thought Leaders
10 Instinctive Decisions You Will Regret Forever
Entrepreneurs need to make difficult decisions. These, however, you might not be happy about.
Entrepreneurs
7 Poisonous Beliefs That Make You Desperately Unhappy
How happy you feel is in large part something you can control.
Building a Business
Why Are So Many People Only Friendly When They Want Something?
All we have to do is start nodding more. And start smiling more. Seriously.
Building a Business
9 Reasons to Quit Your Job As Soon As You Can
Life's too short to just stay where you are instead doing everything possible to live a better life.
Thought Leaders
10 Stupid Things Bosses Say When They Fire People
If you unfortunately find yourself having to fire someone, steer clear of saying these unfortaunte things.
Building a Business
Does the Car You Drive Impact Your Career?
You drive performance. You drive results. You drive your business. But what does the vehicle you drive say about you?
Building a Business
10 Things Exceptional People Say Every Single Day
Want to make a huge difference in another person's life? Your own life? Here are things you should say to your employees, colleagues, family members, friends, and everyone you care about.
Building a Business
Why Most Companies Never Hire the Perfect Person for the Job
Trying to find the 'total package' is the last thing you should do.
Building a Business
7 Things Employees Wish They Could Tell Their Boss About Salaries
Even if you're a great boss there are a lot of things you don't know about your employees.
Business Branding
The Business of Nudity: The Unlikely Success of Mr. Skin
The founder of the popular website talks about how he turned his passion into profit.
