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©Laurel Delaney 2012, "The Great Tree, Walnut Room at Macy's in Chicago"

Tip of the Day: Bad Boss? Bah, Humbug!

This holiday season - don't fall into the 'bad boss' boat and disregard it with "bah, humbug!"

Here are three ways to avoid being labeled a 'bad boss.'

Don't Be a Bad Boss - Management Tip of the Day

Article of Interest: Lessons Learned From 2012

Photo credit:  Samasource.org

Fast Company asks an array of thought-leaders what they learned in 2012.  Here are three from innovative women:

"The best way to make employees happy is to set realistic goals and achieve them." ~ Leila Janah, CEO, Samasource

"We've launched "To Get Her There" to give girls skills they need to be leaders in 25 years." ~ Anna Maria Chavez, CEO, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

"We have to think about everything that goes on in our members' lives, beyond just what they're doing in the club." ~ Sarah Robb O'Hagan, President, Equinox

What did you learn in 2012?  Let us know and we'll publish your best lesson here.

Meanwhile, get your own dose of business wisdom here.