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Performance Reviews, Hollywood Style

While we've done what I believe is an amazing job of building a performance culture from scratch at Red Branch Media, I have a couple of things going in my favor: We're still a really small company. Building a performance culture was valuable to both the manager of the team and the CEO – both me. I can set the direction of the program.Even though we have a strong framework for performance management, I do still look for ways to spice things up on occasion.

Is it a sick day? Vacation day? With PTO, it doesn't matter

At small businesses this summer, many owners won't be trying to figure out whether employees will be counting it as vacation time, personal days or sick leave when they send texts or emails that say, "I'm not coming in today."

6 Communication Tips That Will Make You a Better Leader

Article by Dan ScalcoWhether you manage employees, coordinate a team of volunteers, serve on a board, or are in charge of juggling your family's schedule, your leadership skills hinge on your ability to communicate effectively with others.