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4 Ways to Meaningfully Support New Mothers Returning to Work

Interviews and surveys of hundreds of women in the U.S. who recently returned to work after giving birth reveals what help they valued most.

Don’t Set Your Goals in Stone — Mold Them Like Clay

Everything is malleable and can change depending on where you are in your life and career.

8 Reasons Why Co-Leaders Fail

Too often, companies decide to appoint co-heads for the wrong reasons.

Research: How Passion Can Backfire at Work

And how managers should handle this double-edged sword.

Innovating Around an Existing Core Product or Service

Wharton professor David Robertson discusses a “third way” to innovate besides disruptive and sustaining innovations.

How to Coach an Employee Who’s Struggling to Perform

Management professor and author Melvin Smith takes questions from listeners who are struggling to coach employees.

Should Your Company Build an Open or Closed Ecosystem?

Four research-backed principles to help you determine what’s right for your company.

Transforming the Workplace for People with Disabilities

How should entrepreneur Nadine Vogel scale her consulting firm to best serve her clients and make work better for people with disabilities?

Avoid These 3 Pitfalls When Giving a Sales Presentation

Lessons from a study of almost 5,000 sales professionals.

U.S. Commercial Real Estate Is Headed Toward a Crisis

More than $1 trillion in loans will come due over the next two years. Here’s how companies can protect themselves.