Steve Tobak's Last Word
Live feed from Last Word, Steve Tobak's new column on Inc. The blog provides unique insights, breakthrough strategies, and actionable advice for executives, entrepreneurs, and employees.
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How Real People Make It Big
Forget shiny objects and distractions. How people who grew up with nothing, people like you and me, build big-time success.
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Enough Strategic Thinking. Just Do What Works.
Most problems aren't solved by silver bullets, brilliant strategy, or high technology. They're solved by simple common sense.
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7 Employees You Should Fire Now
It's a crazy competitive world out there--you can't afford to have employees who aren't cutting it.
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The Next Big Thing in Business: Food
If you're looking for a business, industry, or career to sink your teeth into, look no further than your next meal. 10 reasons the food industry is booming.
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7 Rules of Brilliant Marketing
These marketing strategies and concepts can determine the ultimate success of your products, your company, even your career.
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6 Ways to Be Successful and Happy
Tired of searching for the secret to a fulfilling career and a happy life? Look no further.
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How to Improve Employee-Boss Relationships
Everyone talks about employee engagement and emotional intelligence, but if you want a high-performance organization, you've got to walk the talk.
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9 Ways to Create an Amazing Blog
The competition for clicks in the blogosphere is enormous. Here's how to capture an audience and create a following.
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What All Great Leaders Believe
If you want to be somebody in this world, you've got to believe in something bigger than you. Here's how to figure out what that is.
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How to Be the Best Version of You
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice." --Steve Jobs
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