This Week in Business Strategies

Dec. 29, 2018—To better assist shop owners with their production management, marketing tactics and leadership styles, FenderBender has compiled a short list of essential business-building material from some of its favorite sources. 

Don't Develop Core Values Then Forget to Use Them. Here's How to Make Them Count—Inc.

The business world is full of decisions. What products or services to offer, which people to hire, which clients to serve, and what geographies to focus on are all important questions. A successful business needs to make these decisions efficiently and effectively.

How Executives Can Build a Side Career in Teaching—Harvard Business Review.
Many executives — seeking an intellectual challenge and looking to give back — are intrigued by the idea of teaching. For nearly a decade. An expert provides tips on how to do so.

4 foolproof rules for taming your inbox in 2019—.Fast Company.

Whether you’re aiming for inbox zero or just hoping to get a reasonable handle on your email, the right set of rules can go a long way in reshaping your habits and reframing email’s role in your life. Commit to these steps for 2019, and you can say “so long” to the days of the unmanageable inbox.

10 Toxic People You Should Avoid—SUCCESS.
As important as it is to learn how to deal with different kinds of people, truly toxic people will never be worth your time and energy—and they take a lot of each. Toxic people create unnecessary complexity, strife and, worst of all, stress.