This is an excerpt from Kenneth Hansen's book, "Small Team Leadership: 50 Lessons from 30 Years of Experience."

Learning to think about finances over long periods of time is a great way to start thinking more “businesslike.” For this exercise though, we’ll use a personal finance example, one that perhaps more people can easily relate to. Critically, the concepts here, as well as the overall mode of thinking, are incredibly applicable to the world of business. Thinking in this mode will help you make better business-aligned recommendations and decisions, which will support whatever kind of career success you’re aiming for.

It’s the time of year when New Year’s Resolutions start to become popular. In the event that’s your cup of tea, I’d like to offer something actionable for you to consider. A way, if you will, to work on some things that are often neglected by professionals, but are seriously impactful in helping us achieve the success we desire and deserve.

Online, in-person, whatever—the keys for “showing up” at your next meeting are the same either way. Here’s a checklist of things to make sure you’re doing, whether you’re running the meeting or simply attending.

The best teachers are the ones who make their students fail quickly and often. And there’s a lot of cognitive science to back up that approach!

It isn't always easy, but understanding the rules of business—a game in which we're all players—can help set better expectations and avoid disappointment.

Brush up on your speaking skills with these simple, no-stress exercises.

In thinking of your relationship with your employer, do you see yourself as a problem-solving vendor?

Guest author Craig Utley talks about the move into management, and how many people have difficulty making the shift in perspective needed to succeed.