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Why Every Office Needs a Nap Room: The Power of Sleeping on the Job

Dispelling the Myth of Napping Imagine yourself at your desk with drooping eyelids and no relief from your third cup […]

The CEO’s Survival Guide to Holiday Parties Without HR Incidents

Make Celebrating Safe and Fun! Holiday celebrations are in season, which means CEO-hosted events for many businesses. A successful holiday […]

How to Create a Viral Company Culture Video That Nobody Watches

Overview: The Conundrum of a Popular Video Without Views If no one is going to watch the viral company culture […]

Innovate or Die’ and Other Scary Phrases Consultants Use to Scare You into Hiring Them

Consultants are aware that fear can be a strong motivator. Imagine that you are in a boardroom, listening to a […]

The Art of Delegation: How to Get Others to Do Your Work Without Them Knowing

Imagine that your to-do list already looks like a novel on a Monday morning. As your coffee cools on your […]

My # 1 Business Rule

In the relentless world of business, CEO Thomas Michael has an unshakeable mantra: ‘If it starts hard, it ends hard.’ With humorous anecdotes of bureaucratic paperwork, penny-pinching Fortune 500 companies, and elusive job candidates, he underlines his rule of thumb that troublesome beginnings signal onerous outcomes. Here’s to smoother starts!

Work-Life Balance: How to work a 40-hour week, stay in business, and still take a vacation

So, you’re a CEO who can’t remember the last time you had a real vacation? sounds like you need the three 3Ds of work-life balance: Decision, Delegation, and Discipline. Decide to take breaks, delegate responsibilities, not tasks, and have the discipline to unplug from work. Remember, if the office crumbles without you, you don’t own a business, you own a job! And, frankly, owning a business sounds much cooler. So, go ahead and book that trip to Oktoberfest!