Most Weeks, I Work 100-plus

If You're Able To Arrange A Trial Period With A New Hire, Do It. It Will Give Both Of You A Chance To Make Sure The Position Is A Good Fit - And Can Help You Avoid Being In The Awkward Situation Of Wanting To Fire Someone Three Or Four Weeks In.

Done Right, A Performance Review Is One Of The Best Opportunities To Encourage And Support High Performers And Constructively Improve Your Middle- And Lower-tier Workers.

I've Learned I'm Rarely Able To Stay At Home And Not Work. If I Try To 'just Sit On My Couch For A Little While,' I Am Going To Grab My Laptop And Just Knock Out A Few More Emails, Or Start Sketching Up Some Product Ideas For Themuse.com. So When I Want Time Off, I Schedule Dinners Out, Movie Outings, And On Occasion A Flight Lesson From Groupon.

You Know, As Most Entrepreneurs Do, That A Company Is Only As Good As Its People. The Hard Part Is Actually Building The Team That Will Embody Your Company Culture And Propel You Forward.

Understanding Your Employee's Perspective Can Go A Long Way Towards Increasing Productivity And Happiness.